CDM Smith welcomes Traci Minamide, PE, BCEE who joins the firm as a principal and civil engineer. Minamide is a wastewater treatment and water reuse expert with 35 years of experience. Minamide joins CDM Smith after serving the city of Los Angeles, California at LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) as Chief Operating Officer. In that...
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Saudi Cabinet Transforms Saline Water Conversion Corporation into the Saudi Water Authority
The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has approved the transformation of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) into the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), along with the adoption of its organizational frameworks. The Cabinet’s approval aims to enhance and sustain water security in Saudi Arabia through the support and empowerment of...
Future Pipe Industries Commits to UNGC Ten Principles
In a significant move towards fostering a sustainable future, Future Pipe Industries (FPI) proudly announces its commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. With sustainability at the core of its operations, FPI is pleased to showcase its continuous dedication to advancing responsible business practices. At the forefront of this commitment is FPI’s endorsement of the...
bechtel.org Helps to Energize More Than 300 Health Facilities in Africa with Solar Power
Partnership expanding access to healthcare in underserved areas bechtel.org, the social enterprise arm of Bechtel that delivers sustainable, scalable infrastructure projects to address local challenges, announced today a major achievement by the Health Electrification Telecommunications Alliance (HETA), a public-private partnership that includes bechtel.org. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed atop one of the 300 health facilities...
Protecting Watercourses vs New Housing Developments: Balancing Competing Interests through Nutrient Mitigation
Watercourses provide essential ecosystem services including supporting native plant species, marine animals and their habitats, biodiversity conservation, and recreational purposes. Therefore, to preserve these functions, some watercourses are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under the Habitats Regulations. Nevertheless, human activities have increased the number of nitrates...
SUEZ launches 3 major initiatives in the presence of Chinese and French leaders Paving the way for a low-carbon future
During the state visit of Chinese President to France this week, SUEZ has solidified its contribution to the ecological transition by signing three strategic partnerships with Chinese partners: Envision, Chongqing Sanfeng Environment, and Dongguan Water Group. The formalising of these agreements was witnessed by the Ministers of the two countries. These three partnerships focus on...
Introducing the LG MaxRO R, maximizing Performance for the Most Challenging Applications
LG MaxRO R is for the most challenging membrane applications requiring high salt rejection, robust durability, and excellent fouling resistance. The resulting benefits include decreased cleaning frequency and chemical usage and a reduction of your plant’s overall operational costs. Maximize Plant Uptime with LG MaxRO R. Key Features 1. Membrane: Highest rejection BWRO 2. Feed...
Enhancing Resilience: A Digital Solution for Puerto Rico’s Water and Sewer System
Jacobs and Palantir developed a Digital Resiliency and Response System to support the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority before, during and after a catastrophic event The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) is the owner and operator of Puerto Rico’s potable water and wastewater systems and provides critical service to more than 99%...
Water Corporation: Work underway to secure future scheme water supply to Perth Hills and beyond
Work ramps up in the Perth Hills on a key 1.2km pipeline section in Helena Valley. Project supports supply reliability in Perth Hills and along Goldfields Pipeline Traffic management in place to ensure safety of residents and road users 2.4km of pipeline to be laid in parts Helena Valley and Hazelmere A vital project to...
Stantec acquires Hydrock, a UK integrated engineering design firm
The acquisition immediately grows Stantec’s workforce in the United Kingdom by more than 30 percent, while extending and diversifying its expertise Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired Hydrock, a 950-person integrated engineering design firm headquartered in Bristol, England. Founded in 1995, Hydrock holds a nationwide presence with 22 UK locations...