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Stories that Matter: Getting Back to Business in Libby

CDM Smith helps Libby, Montana, recover from devastating contamination and get back to business. Watch the Libby video

5 Myths about Design-Build Debunked

Design-build delivery offers many opportunities for collaboration, innovation and added value, but many owners still have concerns about this alternative delivery approach. Is choosing design-build delivery worth the potential pitfalls that some doubters may tout? We debunk the top five myths. Read to become a design-build believer

Solutions for the Environment and Infrastructure

Discovering Cleaner Production Technologies for São Paulo Industry

file under: Business + Industry, Environment, Latin America, Water Reuse

Many industries in São Paulo, Brazil, generate an excessive volume of wastewater due to the use of outdated industrial processes. CETESB, the São Paulo state environmental regulatory agency, is studying the application and implementation of cleaner production technologies to help the state’s industries move toward more sustainable development practices. Learn more
Improving Mobility in a Growing County

file under: Transportation, Energy, North America, United States, Government

The Butler Transit Authority responded to growing traffic challenges by designing an intermodal transit center to increase mobility options for its residents. Located on a brownfield site, the center creates modern solutions out of the county’s industrial history while improving sustainability. Learn more
Assessing BRT Alternatives on Ashland Avenue

file under: Government, Green Design, North America, Resilient Communities, Sustainability, Transportation, United States

With more than 31,000 bus boardings per weekday, Ashland Avenue has the highest ridership of all Chicago Transit Authority routes. We partnered with the authority to identify how bus rapid transit could enhance transit operations along the 16-mile stretch and provide a more sustainable option for the community. Learn more
Energy + Environment

Renewable Waste-to-Energy Facility Fuels Florida County

file under: Design-Build, Energy, Environment, Facilities, Government, North America, Smart Energy, Sustainability, United States

This Florida WTE facility--the first in 15 years--is a model of sustainability and significantly improves the environment. It can process 1 million tons of municipal solid waste per year, generate enough electricity to power 56,000 homes, and reduce landfilling in Palm Beach County, Florida by up to 85 percent. Learn more
Energy + Water

Heat Recovery for Safer Sidewalks

file under: Energy, Water, United States, North America, Government

The system will capture heat from wastewater treatment plant effluent to heat a hot water loop system. The heated water will travel through insulated, shallow, underground pipes to melt snow on busy sidewalks—saving town resources and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors. Learn more
Putting Produced Water to Beneficial Reuse

file under: Asia/Pacific, Business + Industry, Environment, Water Reuse

To help WestSide Corporation achieve a high standard of water management practices and cost-effectively put their coal seam gas produced water to beneficial reuse, CDM Smith assessed injecting produced water into local aquifers as groundwater recharge and recommended conveyance system design options. Learn more