In this episode of our Cities of the Future podcast series, our host speaks with CDM Smith senior vice president and energy management discipline leaders Bob Gaudes about ways to manage—and reduce—energy demand at water and wastewater facilities for significant cost savings.
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Understanding Transportation Economics
Cities of the Future Podcast
Learn about the fundamentals of transportation economics from CDM Smith expert Paul Bingham.
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The Art of Construction Management
Cities of the Future Podcast
Doreen Bartoldus, professional engineer and certified construction manager, talks about the art and science of managing complex, multi-phase construction projects.
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Financing Roadway Infrastructure
Cities of the Future Podcast
Ed Regan, an internationally recognized thought leader on transportation finance and planning, shares his perspective on the future of roadway infrastructure.
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Recovering Resources and Maximizing Renewable Energy
Cities of the Future Podcast
Richard Tsang explains industrial ecology--where treatment facilities and industry are uniting to recover resources and maximize renewable energy.
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Managing Change
Cities of the Future Podcast
Learn about managing change in a conversation with CDM Smith organizational effectiveness specialist Claire Baldwin.
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Green Stormwater infrastructure
Cities of the Future Podcast
Dr. Jim Smullen, a nationally recognized leader in stormwater management and water resources planning, talks about flood control, water quality, and green stormwater infrastructure.
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An Update on Integrated Resources Planning
Cities of the Future Podcast
Dan Rodrigo, CDM Smith vice president and water resources expert, talks about what's happening in the field of integrated resources planning, including the impacts of climate change and energy use.
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Accessing Federal Funding for Municipal Projects
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith's director of government relations, Robin Black, talks about stimulus funding and how to work with your elected representatives.
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Life-Cycle Analysis and Your Bottom Line
Environmental Insights for Industry Podcast
Tree Raine, CDM Smith senior environmental scientist, talks about using life-cycle analysis to enhance the bottom line in environmental stewardship.
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Innovation in Project Delivery
Cities of the Future Podcast
Peter Tunnicliffe, CDM Smith senior vice president, talks about the features and advantages of design-build delivery for municipal projects.
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Environmental Permitting
Cities of the Future Podcast
Jane Wheeler talks about the complexities of urban and environmental permitting, the importance of public involvement, and the movement toward a more integrated permitting process.
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Integrated Energy Management
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith's LEED-accredited certified planner Amelia Ravin talks about energy as a resource (rather than just a cost), climate change, and how to get DOE funding.
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Tapping Reclaimed Water
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith reclaimed water expert, Don Vandertulip, talks about how cities can utilize reclaimed water to meet their future water supply needs.
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Safety Performance at Industrial Facilities
Environmental Insights for Industry Podcast
Kevin Molloy talks about how health and safety should be an extension of a firm's value system, the challenges of integrating different safety cultures, and using positive reinforcement to affect behavioral change.
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Singapore's Landmark Marina Barrage
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith senior vice president Dr. Brendan Harley talks about Singapore's state-of-the-art Marina Barrage.
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Building Singapore’s Water Future
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith senior vice president Dr. Brendan Harley talks about the vision Singapore and CDM Smith have been implementing together for over 30 years to truly achieve a city of the future. Dr. Harley is an internationally recognized expert on complex water resources projects.
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Advancements in Groundwater Remediation
Cities of the Future Podcast
Dr. Kent Sorenson talks about innovative technologies for groundwater remediation.
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Advanced Water Treatment Technologies
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith senior vice president Chris Schulz talks with our host about advanced water treatment technologies available to communities today.
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Aviation and Airport Planning
Cities of the Future Podcast
Accredited airport executive, Virginia Jackson, talks about the challenges of airport and environmental planning.
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Flood Management and Ecosystem Restoration
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith vice president Mike Schmidt talks with our host about stormwater and flood management through multi-benefit approaches.
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Wastewater Treatment and Optimization
Environmental Insights for Industry Podcast
Al Goodman, principal engineer and CDM Smith's industrial wastewater treatment specialist, talks about industrial water and wastewater optimization, treatment technologies, benchmarking and quality data, and how business and industry may lead the charge in addressing water scarcity.
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Assessing and Rehabilitating Aging Infrastructure
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith vice president and infrastructure rehabilitation specialist, Wayne Miles, talks about innovative ways to identify, prioritize, and budget for aging infrastructure renewal.
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Air Quality and Climate Change
Cities of the Future Podcast
Air quality and greenhouse gas expert, Cynthia Hibbard, talks about greenhouse gas mitigation and climate change modeling.
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River Restoration and Revitalization
Cities of the Future Podcast
Certified flood plain manager, Ted J. Johnson, talks about revitalizing rivers in urban settings.
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Smart Growth Planning
Cities of the Future Podcast
Dave A. Spector, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED©) accredited environmental scientist and planner, talks about smart growth planning.
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Remediation Program Management
Environmental Insights for Industry Podcast
Randi M. Kim, P.E., senior vice president and CDM Smith's remediation specialist, talks with C. Hunter Nolen, P.E., BCEE, host and president of CDM Smith's Industrial Services Group, about remediation program management, the effects of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, and new technologies that are changing the face of remediation.
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Water Conservation and Demand Management
Cities of the Future Podcast
Eva M. Opitz, CDM Smith's water demand planning and management expert, talks about trends and strategies in water conservation and demand management.
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The Evolving Role of Landscape Architecture
Cities of the Future Podcast
Registered landscape architect and CDM Smith vice president. John E. Kissida, talks about landscape architecture and its evolving role in the design of environmental facilities.
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Challenges Facing the U.S. Waste Management Industry
Cities of the Future Podcast
Thomas D. Parker, CDM Smith's national solid waste practice leader and past president of the Solid Waste Association of America (SWANA), talks about waste management challenges in the United States today.
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Energy Management in the Wastewater Industry
Cities of the Future Podcast
Dr. David L. Parry, CDM Smith vice president with more than 25 years of experience in wastewater treatment, solids processing, and energy management, talks about energy management in the wastewater industry.
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Creating Sustainable Cities of the Future
CDM Smith Executive Vice President Paul R. Brown speaks about the changes needed to bring civil and environmental engineering to the forefront of decisions regarding land use, patterns of urbanization and resource management. This segment was recorded live at the Thomas R. Camp Lecture sponsored by the Boston Society of Civil Engineers.
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Industry and Sustainability
Environmental Insights for Industry Podcast
Tom Pedersen, CDM Smith senior vice president and director of sustainability, talks about industry and sustainability; the energy crisis, environmental safety and climate change; and the important initial steps of starting a sustainability program.
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Stormwater Management through Low-Impact Development
Cities of the Future Podcast
Dr. Jim Smullen talks about managing stormwater and improving receiving water quality through low impact development and redevelopment strategies.
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Implementation of total maximum daily load regulations in U.S. Water Bodies
Cities of the Future Podcast
Sue Morea, CDM Smith vice president and the firm's water resources practice leader, talks about the implementation of total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulations.
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Statewide Water Supply Planning
Cities of the Future Podcast
In this episode of the Cities of the Future series, CDM Smith senior vice president Sue Morea talks with our host about the advantages, challenges, and key components of statewide water planning initiatives.
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Trends in Land Use Planning
Cities of the Future Podcast
Bill Cesanek, a certified planner with 30 years of experience, talks about land use, infrastructure, and environmental planning for both private and publicly sponsored projects.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Cities of the Future Podcast
Amelia Ravin, LEED-accredited professional and certified environmental planner, talks about the role cities are playing in addressing the issue of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Evolution of LEED Certification and Sustainable Development
Cities of the Future Podcast
Ed Galindo, LEED-accredited architect, talks about the evolution of LEED certification, including categories for achieving it and its importance to sustainable development.
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Integrated Resources Planning
Cities of the Future Podcast
CDM Smith's water resources expert, Dan Rodrigo, talks about integrated solutions that meet multiple objectives.
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Produced Water Management and Treatment
Environmental Insights for Industry Podcast
Bob Kimball talks about produced water management and treatment in oil and gas production, the importance of water quality studies, and the traditional and innovative treatment technologies available.
