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Sustainable Development in Vietnam
The environmental improvement project includes a massive pumping station, as well as wastewater, drainage and solid waste components to clean and green the NLTN Basin—making the space attractive and safe for residents and tourists.
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Water, Environment, Asia/Pacific, Government
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Remediating the Legacy Chemical Contamination of a Residential Development
Years after converting a former chemical plant in Germany to a residential site, it was discovered that the area was highly contaminated, posing environmental and health risks for its many residents. A site rehabilitation plan will assess dangers, remediate soil and groundwater, and track progress.
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Environment, Facilities, Europe, Germany, Government
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Rockwell Automation is Using EAB to Remediate Chlorinated Solvents
Enhanced 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.
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Environment, North America, United States, Bioremediation, Business + Industry
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Gaseous Electron Donor Injection Technology
CDM 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 groundwater; minimizing expensive drinking water treatment technologies; and treating many other contaminants.
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Environment, Bioremediation, North America, United States, Business + Industry, Federal Government
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Hillsborough 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.
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Environment, Energy, North America, United States
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Reversing Copper Mining Contamination in Avoca, Ireland
The 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.
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Environment, Europe, Germany, Government
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Asbestos Emergency Response in Libby
The 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.
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Environment, North America, United States, Federal Government, Emergency Response
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Urban Reuse of a Historic Brownfields Site in Lawrence
Symbolizing 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.
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Environment, Design-Build, North America, United States, Business + Industry, Government
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Creating a new residential and commercial district in Offenbach, Germany
Reclaiming unused industrial space, a new residential and commercial district is being developed on the site of a former river port in Germany. A rehabilitation and development strategy will clean soil and groundwater contamination, control costs, and meet all regulatory requirements.
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Environment, Europe, Germany, Government, Bioremediation
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Habitat and Aquatic Life Improved
As part of an overall city plan to completely naturalize the stream, CDM Smith designed and built the $2.5 million Central Arroyo Seco Stream Restoration Program in Pasadena, California. The program included improvements to aquatic habitat, vegetation, trails, and the nearby Rose Bowl parking lot.
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Environment, Water
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Strengthens CDM Smith’s partnership with the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
The U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration has awarded CDM Smith with contracts worth up to $100 million. Under two 5-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, CDM Smith will provide engineering and environmental services to the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.
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Environment, Transportation, Federal Government, North America, United States
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All-day workshop includes environmental policy, development activities, treatment techniques and management practices.
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is offering two educational events that address the estimated 50 trillion cubic feet of retrievable natural gas and oil in the Appalachian Basin. CDM Smith’s C. Hunter Nolen and Bob Kimball will be presenting on environmental policy, development activities, treatment techniques and management practices during an all-day workshop.
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Business + Industry, Environment, Government, North America, Water
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Industrial Outlook
This issue of Industrial Outlook examines recent industrial byproduct safety incidents that have sparked global debate about coal combustion product impoundment regulation.
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Business + Industry, Emergency Response, Environment, Energy
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Congress Will Explore the Topics of Resilient and Sustainable Cities
CDM Smith is a Supporting Sponsor of the International Water Association’s World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy, from May 13 to 18, 2012, in Dublin, Ireland.
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Business + Industry, Energy, Environment, Europe, Government, Water
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Established environmental consultancy extends CDM Smith’s services in Australia
CDM Smith has acquired E3 Consulting Australia Pty Ltd, an established environmental science and engineering consultancy with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. E3 specializes in environmental assessments, remediation, sustainability and coastal and water resources management for industry and government.
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Business + Industry, Energy, Environment, Facilities, Government, North America, Transportation, Water, Asia/Pacific
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Providing clients with sophisticated and integrated solutions for their sustainable urban planning and design challenges.
This technology showroom, development laboratory, advocacy hub and simulation workshop provides clients with sophisticated and integrated solutions for their sustainable urban planning and design challenges.
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Environment, Government, Integrated Resources Management, Sustainability, Water
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Recovering a Railroad After a Mudslide
When a giant mudslide buried a major rail corridor in remote western Oregon, we partnered with Union Pacific Railroad to quickly reopen the route and help with permitting and engineering to recover from one of the worst natural disasters to hit the railroad in modern times.
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Environment, Emergency Response, Business + Industry, North America, United States
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Innovative Emissions Control Project Saves Time, Money and Stress
A major manufacturer’s innovative emissions control system is keeping its plant operating at critical production levels. Implemented through design-build delivery, our integrated solution reduced emissions without curtailing production quickly, cost-effectively and without worry.
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Environment, North America, United States, Business + Industry, Design-Build, Sustainability
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Restoring the Environment in Danang, Vietnam
The Priority Infrastructure Investment Project will help to alleviate poverty by upgrading infrastructure in low-income communities; restore the environment with flood control, drainage, and wastewater collection and treatment facilities; and support economic growth with new roads and bridges.
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Water, Environment, Asia/Pacific, Government
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Addressing U.S. EPA Draft Effluent Limitation Guidelines
The EPA’s draft effluent limitation guidelines for deicing and anti-icing chemical discharges are prompting some airports to proactively address stormwater and deicing chemical runoff. CDM Smith is collaborating with these airports to meet environmental needs and create unique onsite collection and water treatment systems.
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Transportation, Environment, United States, North America, Government
