Category: Energy
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Best Practices in Energy Auditing: Why You Should Plan One & How it Can Help Your Business
Thinking You’re in Need of an Energy Audit? No matter what field you work in, chances are you are using high levels of energy to operate your building. A significant amount of energy is consumed to properly operate a building’s HVAC and lighting systems, as well as all of the other basic essentials necessary for…
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Powering the Road Ahead: EV Charging Solutions
As the number of electric and hybrid vehicles grows, so does the critical need for charging infrastructure. From small residential or large commercial complexes to fleet locations and even installations on utility poles, Colliers Engineering & Design is at the forefront, connecting our clients to the power of EV Charging Stations.
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The Future is Sunny for UAS Scanning
Investment market activity for solar development is on the rise. In fact, it is more common than ever before. The reasons for the recent spark of interest in the further development and implementation of solar energy? Green Policy shifts by the government. Increased public awareness. Advancements in solar technology and the subsequent falling costs to…
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Surveying Substations with LiDAR
Surveying Substations Surveying substations is complicated. And believe it or not, conventional survey can increase the complexity. So, what are your options? Well, they all revolve around the use of LiDAR! But before we jump into how it can help, we need to touch on the challenges it has to overcome. Conventional survey requires the…
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My Name is SUE
Subsurface Utility Engineering: Finding Hidden Infrastructure Beneath the ground, subsurface utilities weave intricate pathways of water, electric, sewer, gas, drainage, and communication lines. But even with the most vigilant maintenance programs, the eventual repair or replacement of these subterranean utilities is inevitable. So, while above ground infrastructure has the advantage of visual inspection, what about…
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SU+RE House Wins 2015 Department of Energy Solar Decathlon!
Well, they did it! Here’s how it went down. Allison Outwater texted me last Thursday: “WE GOT FIRST PLACE IN MARKET APPEAL!! WE ARE STILL IN FIRST PLACE!!” To win the competition, you had to score the highest in 10 categories: Architecture Engineering Affordability Market Appeal Communications Appliances Commuting Comfort Zone Home Life Energy Balance…