Ahmed Ibrahim authored an article in High Profile entitled “Sprinkler Design Challenges for Electric Vehicles in Parking Garages.” With the market for electric vehicles projected to grow from 2.5 million units in 2020 to 31.1 million units in 2030, concerns about public safety related to their lithium-ion batteries have also increased. The problem arises when a short circuit occurs in these batteries.
Johanna Hall and Sam Alpert co-authored an article in NEREJ entitled “A Primer on Whole-Building Electrification.” What is building electrification? Electrification is the process of transitioning building systems, processes, and components to be powered by electricity rather than by various fossil fuels like oil or natural gas and can be a critical component in efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Weston & Sampson is a proud sponsor, exhibitor, and presenter at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) taking place March 12-15, 2023 at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
Bella Purdy authored an article in Planning entitled “A Practical Guide to Updating Local Regulations for Climate Resilience: Building and zoning codes are a powerful way to advance local climate goals. Try these tactics for proven results.”
Jim Forbes authored an article in Roads & Bridges entitled “What Lies Beneath: Utility Coordination Challenges on Roadway and Bridge Construction Projects.” Roadway and bridge construction projects can be challenging. But also having to relocate existing utilities out of the way of these projects prior to the start of construction can add a whole new dimension to the challenges.
The next public engagement event on February 1, 2023 at 7PM will focus on Solutions for Future Flooding.
Weston & Sampson is excited to announce the transition of the role of President from Barbara Cook, PE to Jeff Alberti, LEED® AP in 2023.
Doris Jenkins authored an article in Massachusetts Planning entitled “Using Grant Funding to Promote Tree Equity in Lowell.” American Forests, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated
to protecting and restoring healthy forest ecosystems, defines “tree equity” as having enough trees in an area such that everyone can experience the health, climate, and economic benefits that they provide.
Beverly and Salem, MA
A training program to demonstrate the feasibility, performance, and cost of technologies regarding zero net energy development.
Andover, MA
A Climate Action & Sustainability Plan to reduce carbon emissions.