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By Diana Gutierrez, M.S. Civil Eng., LEED AP BD+C, Senior Sustainability Specialist Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a method to engage the project team from kickoff. Many types of projects including building projects, conventional planning, design…

Straughan has been awarded a contract with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to assist with its Environmental Management Systems. Straughan will look at all aspects of environmental management and sustainability, including energy use and efficiencies…

Construction inspection is an integral component of stream restoration that provides assurance that the scientist's vision and engineer's designs can be effectively implemented in the field by the contractor.

Straughan's very own Diana Gutierrez was recently re-elected to a position on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Maryland Chapter Board of Directors! The new term runs from 2015-2017. Please see the official press release from USGBC Maryland for…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected Straughan Environmental, Inc., to provide environmental consulting services for the Johnson Space Center (JSC). The project is a $19.8 Million five-year contract, during which Straughan…

By Kate Traut, Environmental Scientist Sure, I'm a tree-hugger. I've been called worse. Actually, I'm proud to be known to flip a log in search of a sleepy snake, to be the one to corral a lost bug out the door, to have dirt under my fingernails, and…