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The 5th annual International Faecal Sludge Management Conference supports the global initiative of disseminating sustainable solutions for FSM
Presentation slides: 10,000 Septic Tanks Later: Impacts and Results of Starting Large Scale FSM
Presented by Stantec's Michael McWhirter
Presentation slides: Lifecycle Cost Comparison of Fecal-Sludge and Sewer-Based Sanitation Systems in India
Presented by Stantec's Jeannette Laramee, et. al.
Under her direction, our teams are working to expand the definition of what it means to design spaces and places that drive health and well-being for our clients and employees alike.
Water was always a strong theme in my life and led me to a career in water engineering
Water is an extremely exciting industry. There is always a need for water, so water engineering is a career that will never go away.
Published in Alaska Business Monthly: From Open Floors to Enclaves
Office interiors are adapting to changing times. What does that mean for business owners? How can architects help? Two of our Anchorage architects explain.
Micro-lofts: Are these tiny units coming to the suburbs?
Micro-lofts have been a fast-growing trend in urban areas, but can they work well in the suburbs too? Our experts share their insights.
Stream Restoration: The Future of Mine Reclamation
Promoting biodiversity and sustainability with natural channel systems
Meet Michael McWhirter
Presenting on 10,000 Septic Tanks Later: Impacts and Results of Starting Large Scale FSM
Meet Chengyan Zhang
Presenting on Management Approaches and Lessons Learned for Successful Faecal Sludge Management
Meet Jeanette Laramee
Presenting on Lifecycle Cost Comparison of Fecal-Sludge and Sewer-Based Sanitation Systems in India
Self-service bag drops and the challenges of speeding up airport baggage check-in
More airports are asking passengers to check their own baggage. What’s the ripple effect?
Published in IFHE Digest: Creating opportunities in translational research
David Martin, VP of Stantec UK, writes about the role of the built environment in effective translational research.
TAKE OUR QUIZ: Is mass timber a viable option for your next building project?
Learn about the advantages of designing and building with engineered wood and mass timber in an interactive quiz.
From ancient to contemporary: How to design a monastery in the 21st century
Designing modern-day projects for cultural organizations presents unique challenges—and here are 4 ways to deal with them
Published in Innovation: Courting Disaster: The Increasing Challenges of Risk Assessment
As human advance and interact with more geotechnical hazards, the role of the geotechnical specialist becomes increasingly complex and embodies more responsibility
Creating a new kind of mining conference in Nevada—collaboration and trust are critical
The most recent Elko Roundtable featured an unbridled conversation about risk and design in the mining industry
Design comeuppance: The call center gets its turn
A thoughtfully designed workplace environment, amenities, brand message, and name help shatter the mold of a stereotypical call center
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