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Construction Practices for a Sustainable Future

Reducing GHG or CO2 emissions takes a concerted effort, and the engineering and construction industry plays an important role to support a low carbon future through innovation, enhanced practices, and the future of work.

March 26, 2019 By: Guest Author
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Leveraging the Human Factor to Manage Extreme Weather Events

Bechtel and IBM teamed up to discuss supplemental recommendations for emergency preparedness in response to Hurricane Maria.

July 11, 2018 By: Tam Nguyen, General Manager, bechtel.org
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Transitioning from climate commitments to implementation

With more than 180 countries committing to nationally determined climate targets, covering 99 percent of global emissions, and about 65 percent focused on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), the Paris Climate Agreement has advanced global efforts to tackle climate change.

July 04, 2016 By: John Gülen, Senior Principal Engineer