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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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Sustainability Reigns at Los Angeles World Airports
Los Angeles World Airports launched an industry trend-setting initiative to build sustainable practices into its business model. This ambitious program will further enhance the airport’s role as a key driver in national and regional economic growth, social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
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Transportation, North America, United States, Sustainability, 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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Innovative Upgrades for WWTP Efficiency
Adding fat, oil and grease to anaerobic digestion at Riverside’s regional water quality control plant increases methane gas production for beneficial reuse and reduces the amount of solid waste conveyed to landfills.
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Energy, Water, United States, North America, Government
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Conserves Energy, Saves Money
Columbia Boulevard’s new cogeneration facilities—which provide 1.7 megawatts of power—center on two 850-kilowatt internal combustion engine generators, equipped with the latest in lean-burn technology. Since startup of the new facilities, the plant has purchased approximately 40 percent less power than in previous years.
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Energy, Water, North America, United States, Government
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Integrated Energy Strategy Fuels Edmonton WWTP
Offering 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.
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Energy, Water, North America, Government, Integrated Resources Management
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Hot Water Loop System Melts Snow in Popular Ski Destination
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.
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Energy, Water, United States, North America, Government
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Creating Renewable Energy at the U.S. Air Force Academy
To meet new federal renewable energy objectives—as well as limit environmental impacts, reduce demand on energy systems, decrease operations and maintenance costs, and increase the reliability of power systems—we are working to pilot test a food waste anaerobic digestion system for the Air Force Academy.
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Energy, Federal Government, North America, United States
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Constructing the Anderson Air Force Base New Base Exchange
Delivered through design-build, the new base exchange on Guam’s Anderson Air Force Base offers convenient, one-stop shopping, sustaining the service’s mission to provide for the military community and generate earnings to supplement military morale, welfare, and recreation programs.
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Facilities, Design-Build, North America, United States, Federal Government
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Chicago’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Chicago’s household hazardous waste drop-off facility—the first-of-its-kind community recycling center to use green technology concepts—is keeping the city on the fast-track to a more sustainable urban environment.
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Facilities, North America, Government, Green Design, Sustainability, United States
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Sustainable Utility Design for Harvard University
Harvard 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.
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Facilities, Education, North America, United States, Green Design, Sustainability
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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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Designing Butler County’s Intermodal Transit Center
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.
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Transportation, Energy, North America, United States, Government
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Massachusetts Route 1 Transportation Improvement Project
The Route 1 transportation improvement project includes critical updates to a bustling traffic corridor north of Boston while redeveloping a brownfield site around sensitive ecosystems. This unique public-private partnership’s design-build approach maximizes economic resources and expedites project execution.
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Transportation, Design-Build, North America, United States, Business + Industry, Government
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CDM Smith is proud to be participating in the American Planning Association (APA) 2012 National Conference in Los Angeles, California. CDM Smith is also an official sponsor of the APA conference.
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North America, United States
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Nominated by readers for providing a positive minority group working environment
CDM Smith has been named to the Top 50 Employers Readers’ Choice Awards list in the summer issue of Workforce Diversity for Engineering and IT Professionals magazine. CDM Smith was recognized as an employer that magazine readers would most like to work for.
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North America, United States
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Eleven prizes awarded from U.S. state-level organizations in several categories
CDM Smith projects have been recognized across the United States for their innovation and ingenuity by member organizations of the American Council of Engineering Companies. These awards show our commitment to excellence and focus on creating localized solutions from our global expertise.
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North America, United States
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Dual achievements underscore the firm’s commitment to sustainability
The CDM Smith world headquarters has earned LEED® Gold and EPA ENERGY STAR dual certifications, recognizing the energy, lighting, water and material use improvements that benefit building occupants and the broader community.
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Facilities, Energy, Sustainability, North America, United States
