http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Shared-Items/RSS/Solutions.aspxCDM Smith Solution Feeden-EU© 2012 CDM Smith Inc. All Rights Reserved{0308775A-F3F9-4A15-BEB0-3E1413F97F5E}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Blue-Plains-Advanced-Wastewater-Treatment-Plant.aspxCDM Smith partnered with the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority to upgrade the Blue Plains advanced wastewater treatment plant. It will be the largest plant in the world to use Cambi technology, and the first in the United States.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:20:30 -0600{04FF65AA-44FD-423F-B490-4B2F36379680}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Expediting-Energy-Savings.aspxCDM Smith helped the city of Jacksonville, Florida, USA, become more energy efficient and reduce its carbon footprint. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:40:03 -0600{D32B30F1-A440-4C53-BEAE-DB144A5B59C2}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/The-Next-Frontier-of-Water-Reclamation.aspxOrange County’s groundwater replenishment system produces potable water for indirect reuse from highly treated wastewater—conserving and recovering limited water resources, reducing energy consumption and supporting economic vitality.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:14:33 -0600{BC8536C7-DEB2-48ED-8B82-6C433C80D435}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Wastewater-Upgrades-for-Warsaw.aspxPolish law and EU Directives require a steep improvement in the treatment capacity of Warsaw’s Czaika wastewater treatment plant. CDM Smith has been supporting this project, starting with the Master Plan, and including an Environmental Impact Assessment as well as application documents for co-financing by the European Union.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:58:00 -0700{2AF81AFF-F508-487B-BA22-784995D3657C}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/A-Reservoir-in-the-City.aspxSingapore’s Marina Barrage, a low-level dam, reliably accommodates excess precipitation, provides effective flood control and enhances water supply and quality. The complex’s technical and architectural features support and enhance the lifestyle and economic development of Singapore’s urban centre.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:12:23 -0700{93C813B3-0C9F-4108-A790-43D1E51B6E7E}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Facilities/Beyond-Bricks-and-Mortar.aspxHarvard University’s Allston campus development is a model of environmental stewardship and our green utility delivery system will provide all thermal, electrical and wet utilities—serving as a model of sustainable design for other institutions and communities.Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:13:32 -0700{B6D5A49B-84D7-43D0-A5A9-903427547001}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Waste-to-Energy-Facility-Powers-Hillsborough-County.aspxHillsborough County’s expanded waste-to-energy facility reduces greenhouse gases, cuts landfill waste by 90 percent and generates enough electricity to power thousands of residential homes and the adjacent wastewater treatment plant.Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:12:45 -0700{CE6D5026-E7DC-4437-A598-E71A0DA0B477}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/The-Benefits-of-Biogas.aspxOffering flexibility and optimal advantages for the Gold Bar WWTP and the surrounding community, the biogas master plan integrates boiler operation and cogeneration, as well as biomethane and vehicle fuel generation. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:16:47 -0700{E6580332-E4CE-408D-93B1-E59BA4C41C18}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Powering-the-Winds-of-Change.aspxIn Orla Municipality, Poland, Nordex Polska Sp. zo.o. is planning a 40 Mega Watt wind power farm. We carried out an environmental impact assessment to identify potential opportunities and alternative solutions to reduce any negative environmental impacts.Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:49:00 -0700{2E4B8F22-3768-4E43-A386-A0AE625A06EA}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Making-a-High-Speed-Connection-in-Germany.aspxA new high-speed rail corridor requires that a section from Stuttgart to Ulm be completely remade. Due to our extensive knowledge of infrastructure and geotechnical work with consolidated rock, we have been commissioned with site assessment and geotechnical consulting on six sections throughout the city of Stuttgart.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:49:26 -0700{929B3F45-B477-4FF5-82F0-40F48E088AAC}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Easing-Transport-on-a-Major-River.aspxTo handle 135m cargo ships, the federal water route authorities decided to expand the facilities on the Neckar River from Mannheim to Plochingen. As part of a consortium we are supervising the construction of 5 lots of the project, performing technical tasks, increasing stability, and extending and renewing locks.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:49:23 -0700{34790703-15EE-4733-B93D-95B1C4001C17}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Environment/Looking-Deep-to-Remediate-Perchlorate.aspxCDM Smith’s patented gaseous electron donor injection technology is an innovative, versatile and environmentally friendly in situ approach to remediate perchlorate and nitrate contamination, protecting critical groundwater sources; minimising expensive, long-term drinking water treatment technologies; and treating many other contaminants.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:49:14 -0700{3C51899B-0C8A-481B-B945-6FF3C42AB01C}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Restoring-Montenegros-Critical-Infrastructure.aspxThis complex design-build project addressed Montenegro’s water and wastewater infrastructure needs—advancing water supply, protecting the environment and sustaining economic vitality for this coastal tourist area.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:49:04 -0700{2CA57616-C2EF-4CE7-8AB4-A3A6D6F9CF62}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Quenching-a-Desert-Communitys-Thirst.aspxNorth America’s largest desalination facility applies reverse osmosis membranes to treat brackish groundwater and uses deep-well injection for inland disposal of concentrate—delivering reliable, economical drinking water to a growing desert community. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:49:03 -0700{5355E817-A00E-428C-9AA3-AF195827B751}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Accelerating-a-Major-Traffic-Route.aspxThe construction of the Leipzig City Tunnel was a challenging geotechnical construction project through bedrock formations and lignite deposits, under historic and modern buildings as well as with varying hydrologic pressures. We designed a complex safety concept for deep excavations and successfully reduced risks.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:49:00 -0700{157E29F8-644F-4B79-AC52-671DA7F93F78}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Understand-the-importance-of-unproductive-aquifers.aspxWe are working with the EPA (Ireland) on establishing a high-quality groundwater monitoring network to help understand groundwater flow and quality contributions to stream flow in poorly productive aquifers. We have identified representative catchments for study and then selected locations, drilled, and tested.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:44:57 -0600{C1486AEB-FDCB-440E-BCCE-5FDB2E27398A}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Making-Every-Drop-Count.aspxThe RIAL program has helped Jordan meet water use challenges with a series of projects to reuse wastewater. Addressing agricultural, industrial, and urban needs, efforts advanced Jordan toward its goal of 100-percent water reuse to protect water supply, public and environmental health and socioeconomic development.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:44:57 -0600{77421B63-5854-4D61-8CFC-014FA5454994}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Protection-of-subsurface-water-sources-of-drinking-in-Ireland.aspxA CDM Smith-led team is delineating groundwater source protection zones for drinking water supplies on behalf of Ireland’s EPA. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:44:57 -0600{BB8602CB-3038-4FD3-8700-800B82CDC8C4}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Retrofitting-the-Sylvenstein-Dam-for-Enhanced-Protection.aspxThe Sylvenstein Dam protects the city of Munich and Isar valley from floods. When analysis of the dam prompted its strengthening, CDM Smith’s expertise was called on to provide general civil and structural engineering design, dam stability analyses, landscape conservation planning, and onsite supervision.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:44:58 -0600{66669E34-641A-4E6B-81DE-BD1B3EF5F09E}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/River-Basin-Management-Planning.aspxImplementing the EU Water Framework Directive represents a change in thinking on water management. Dublin City Council called on us to produce a River Basin Management Plan, including a Programme of Measures. We also developed a unique, web-based River Basin Management System to deliver and track information.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:44:58 -0600{E5DA44F1-BE95-4BB8-ACB1-49F3C51402C7}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Flood-Protection-of-the-Rhine.aspxWhen the Ministry of Environment and Conservation determined the need to rehabilitate the flood protection in the area of the Rhine arch Muendelheim, we submitted a design combining the technical specifications with the interests of adjacent communities, and boundary conditions for sensitive waste and water lines.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:00 -0600{E6D8A992-3BA3-4D4A-BBB4-1B7C5A0778A1}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Water/Drinking-water-supply-for-the-KFOR-troops-in-Kosovo.aspxWe were contracted to investigate the groundwater resources and determine whether the water supply was sufficient for continued operation of the Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo. Using gamma measurements, camera inspections and ultimately isotope analysis in partnership with the University of Bremen, we determined the water supply was inadequate.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:00 -0600{8B05E3E0-9D2C-4D1D-8C72-62EB1B19EBA5}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Environment/Cleaning-Contaminated-Groundwater-in-the-Ground.aspxEnhanced anaerobic bioremediation, which leverages naturally occurring bacteria, boosted by simple lactate, is the sustainable, effective remedy that Rockwell Automation was looking for to clean contaminated groundwater in Florida.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:01 -0600{38EA6C7E-90D5-40B4-A87D-A2638218EC74}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Environment/Cleaning-House-in-a-Large-Contaminated-Site.aspxOn the site of the former Neuschoß plant in Lampertheim a residential community was built. After extensive contamination was discovered, we developed a strategy to decontaminate and rehabilitate the site using water filtration, topsoil replacement, and leachate monitoring.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:01 -0600{24B58357-0CA6-48DA-B0A7-02A491C00EC1}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Environment/Paving-the-Way-for-a-Sustainable-Future.aspxSymbolizing a gateway to revitalization, this brownfields remediation project is a critical piece of a citywide redevelopment plan in Lawrence that will return properties to beneficial reuse, including a much-heralded landscaped parking facility.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:01 -0600{BE36B3D0-5710-4FB2-BEAB-06D5E5BAC6C6}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Environment/Restoring-Hope-in-Libby.aspxThe pristine views from Libby, Montana, make it difficult to imagine that a public health crisis has unfolded here. But it has, and serving as prime contractor, we are leading this unprecedented $80 million investigation and Superfund cleanup to boost the local economy and protect public health.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:02 -0600{AB3A847A-6827-4935-B71C-22F719603398}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Environment/Uniting-to-Clean-a-Tarnished-Legacy.aspxThe Avoca copper mines were closed after 2.5 centuries of operation, leaving significant site and water pollution. Our integrated efforts helped coordinate remediation, engage area stakeholders and study the effects on this unique location in Ireland.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:02 -0600{26201C98-DC87-44D1-A9E2-C4656CB01D6C}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Environment/Former-industrial-landfill-Prael.aspxWhen the containment of the Prael industrial waste landfill was no longer secure, the County of Mainz-Bingen looked to CDM Smith to remediate the landfill. We approached the project with cutting edge technology and extensive experience, building a new slurry wall, resealing the surface, and upgrading the leachate collection.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:02 -0600{6329EEF8-C3D8-47CB-B183-3BE28AC983FC}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Composing-an-Expanded-Airport.aspxThe Fryderyk Chopin Airport presents continuing challenges as it grows from its 1933 roots. For 10 years we have been providing consultancy services for almost all stages of the modernization. Recently we have been conducting a review of the existing water, wastewater treatment and infrastructure at the airport. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:04 -0600{37193850-B358-40BC-9E32-537C38B711D1}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Connecting-a-Congested-City.aspxResponding to tremendous population and employment growth, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority is leading several corridor studies to improve the city’s rail transit system, decrease traffic congestion, and increase sustainability.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:04 -0600{AB6096A5-9A5E-42F6-8DEB-37D4ACAD209E}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Construction-of-the-Underground-Railway-Line.aspxThe extension of the Duesseldorf underground railway network with the “Wehrhahn Line” offers many advantages, but also poses significant challenges. CDM Smith is providing multiple services for the project, including historical research, geotechnical and environmental studies, soil management, and groundwater extraction and treatment.Wed, 22 May 2013 12:51:58 -0600{57F3354A-C2E6-4AB5-B01A-AD4697EDDFA3}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Expansion-of-the-Underground-Railway-Station.aspxThe expansion of Centraal Station in Rotterdam presented a challenging cramped urban construction situation. We developed a comprehensive feasibility study for the most challenging retaining wall using ground freezing. The city of Rotterdam was then able to successfully tender and implement the procedure. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:05 -0600{E1699641-BC14-4822-B5F3-67B947B49717}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Flying-Clean-to-Improve-an-Industry.aspxLos Angeles World Airports launched an industry trend-setting initiative to build sustainable practices into its business model. This ambitious programme will further enhance the airport’s role as a key driver in national and regional economic growth, social responsibility and environmental stewardship.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:05 -0600{71887247-A800-4DFC-89B3-CE55D2CC39C6}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Marmaray-Project-Istanbul.aspxThe Marmaray Project is one of the largest transportation projects in the world. When defects were found in the sealing blocks, CDM Smith was brought in to use the ground freezing technique to enable repairs so that the tunnel boring machine could get to its target.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:06 -0600{8A2B350F-9260-4276-8C26-D965F33B6E66}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Transportation/Connecting-the-city%20of-Warsaw.aspxThe North Bridge Route will be the biggest bridge in Warsaw spanning the Vistula and part of the ring road, but it will also pass through a bird sanctuary. We are working with the designer and under the supervision of an ornithologist to insure that the bridge does not disturb the water flow or interfere with nature.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:06 -0600{F5905A56-A4C5-4EDA-AAB3-24288D5D1F47}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Digging-Deep-for-a-Sound-Investment.aspxGeothermal energy offers great promise, but when considering a new venture, planning is of the prime importance. Our experts evaluated all relevant data, documents and information for the Southern German Molasse Basin Geothermal plant to determine whether the project could be implemented as planned.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:07 -0600{13AD7B12-4FE6-4AA9-9801-9C4C14F5A746}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Heating-and-cooling-with-geothermal-energy.aspxA top priority for R+V—the first company in Wiesbaden to use geothermal energy—was to find an alternative to traditional temperature regulation and be independent from rising energy costs. We partnered with the company to optimise the performance of its new geothermal system.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:07 -0600{CB47A8A3-2914-41D4-B48B-D4F3C94949F2}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Meeting-Electricity-and-Heating-Demands.aspxCombined heat and power creates heat and electricity at one source and boasts a nearly 85-percent efficiency rate. To efficiently meet energy needs and save money, we have been putting CHP projects in place throughout Poland.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:08 -0600{177C7646-B8E6-4835-BC82-17069F755B89}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Werderberg-Landfill.aspxThe Werderberg landfill in Saxony-Anhalt was in use until 2006. We found that new and deeper gas wells with our innovative DEPO+ method® can provide greater volumes of usable gas for power generation, and shorten the after-care phase. A micro turbine system including a gas treatment system will be installed for power generation.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:09 -0600{EAACBDA2-3CC9-48B0-805B-4A5F45E2DBC0}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Photovoltaic-landfill-plant.aspxWhen the County of Rheingau-Taunus wanted to produce emissions-free photovoltaic power on the site of a landfill, we accompanied them on every step. From feasibility studies, technical, economic, and legal analyses, to the geotechnical behavior of the landfill, tendering, site supervision and project management.Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:23:17 -0600{2CE39D7C-EB09-4F57-A8D7-8B167A2BDE10}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Hydroelectric-power-generation.aspxWhen the Société Electrique de l'Our needed to upgrade the fire protection and ventilation systems of the Vianden Pump Storage Hydroelectricity Plant in Luxembourg, it called on CDM Smith’s extensive engineering experience. The project is particularly demanding, as all measures must be carried out during ongoing operations. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:09 -0600{EB6C14C5-E006-4B46-9C08-0B6084BBBC1D}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/The-way-to-climate-friendly-city.aspxBy first determining the carbon footprint of the city, we created a catalogue of climate protection activities and an action plan for the key projects to help make Leinfelden-Echterdingen one of the first German climate-friendly cities.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:09 -0600{28F9DC72-4A7B-488C-A4A9-B5C47C82605B}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Energy/Waste-fuelled-power-station-Mainz.aspxMainz has a successful project turning waste into steam to provide heat and electricity. When the plant was expanded to a third line, we were contracted to plan and supervise the foundations and concrete work, took care of application permits and provided development planning.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:10 -0600{E5F2D929-E9EA-4B71-B997-2CA3D9772528}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Facilities/Bringing-Water-Recovery-and-Reuse-to-Life.aspxUsing advanced membrane technology, this compact, innovative water recovery and recycling facility is helping Frito-Lay's Casa Grande snack food plant reclaim and reuse most of the facility’s process water for other cleaning and production needs—-producing nearly zero waste.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:11 -0600{8365A318-482C-417C-A68C-108F8B70DE1A}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Facilities/IKEA-European-Center-Warehouse.aspxWhen the foundation plate of a new warehouse subsided by 16 centimeters, IKEA called in CDM Smith to investigate. We discovered that some areas of subsoil were not compressed and designed a rehabilitation program with special mortar and vibration compaction meeting the cost and time constraints of IKEA.Wed, 22 May 2013 12:51:22 -0600{3F6187FD-46EF-4153-A8BA-615625F9C35A}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Facilities/Landlocked-Lesotho-Builds-Landmark-Dam.aspxLesotho will receive relief from its water shortages with the Metolong Dam water infrastructure program. The project will supply raw water for Lesotho’s capital, Maseru, and surrounding towns, improving water delivery to domestic users and textile operations and stimulating the business and economy.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:12 -0600{49171A06-CC68-4B3B-A3C1-78A62DF3E913}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Facilities/Making-Room-for-the-Future.aspxOpening a new book in school design, we are providing the planning, design and construction oversight for 128 new or rehabilitated schools in Jordan—enhancing the learning experience, making better use of available space, and increasing overall functionality for students and the community.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:23:30 -0600{B8CBEE83-5DD0-4928-B490-A31F0A632ECC}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Facilities/MesseTurm-Frankfurt-am-Main.aspxWhen Tishman Speyer decided to build the 257 meter high MesseTurm in Frankfurt, the challenging subsoil conditions called for CDM Smith’s expertise. Our innovative combined pile-raft foundation technology was further improved for the MesseTurm. Now, with rare exceptions, much of the Frankfurt skyline incorporates our foundation system.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:13 -0600{E3803154-9EAE-4A2E-9567-B735788AC064}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Facilities/Mining-New-Nuclear-Solutions.aspxThe former Konrad ore mine is being developed as a nuclear waste repository. Due to our unique expertise in shaft excavation and numerical analyses we are responsible for the design, calculation and supervision of construction of the underground infrastructure of Konrad 2, along with our partners. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 08:52:29 -0600{803C7476-C6DB-41A4-80D8-40577548C5AA}http://cdmsmith.com/en-EU/Solutions/Facilities/Mountains-of-Challenges-Enduring-Rewards.aspxAfter an earthquake shook northwest Pakistan, a 5-year, $120 million design-build contract is reconstructing vital health care and educational facilities, rebuilding communities and strengthening their economic well-being and restoring hope among the millions affected by the disaster.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:20:56 -0600