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Polytechnique's team starts every project by developing a full understanding of our clients' unique needs. Our experts explore situations from all perspectives, ask questions, and practice active listening. Polytechnique's highly responsive technical and project management resources deliver robust solutions in the following service areas:
ENGINEERING
Polytechnique relies on our engineering toolbox as the foundation to develop reliable compliance and sustainability solutions to reduce risk and support our clients' objectives. We offer engineering services in the following disciplines:
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Civil
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Chemical
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Environmental
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Geological
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Mechanical
COMPLIANCE
Polytechnique has a solid understanding of applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Our team stays up-to-date with regulatory developments that impact our clients' compliance programs. We have successfully delivered projects under the oversight of the following agencies:
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United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB)
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California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
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California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
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California Air Resources Board (CARB) and air quality management districts (AQMDs)
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Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs) including city/county fire and public health departments
SUSTAINABILITY
Polytechnique offers sustainability as a core service area. Our team approaches projects by:
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Looking at sustainability from various client organization perspectives (e.g., leadership, management, maintenance)
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Incorporating sustainability into traditional environmental projects
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Working within frameworks (Envision, LEED, ISO, GRI) that consider various media (e.g., indoor air quality, toxics, materials, and water)
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Relying on established and new tools (e.g., life cycle assessment, benefit-cost analyses, waste diversion, and energy)
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Developing goals and establishing metrics while collecting accurate data using tracking tools
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Coordinating internal and external communication tools
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Developing and reviewing sustainability plans and reports (sustainability action plans, annual sustainability reports, and climate action and adaptation plans)
GRANTS
Polytechnique’s subject matter experts support clients with grant programs, including research, benefit-cost analyses, technical writing, preparing submittals, reviewing applications, developing content graphics and layout, procurement, administration, and reporting. Polytechnique has successfully supported our clients in applying for and administering grants with federal and state agencies. The grants we have worked on include:
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Zero emissions vehicle grants for transportation agencies
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Voluntary low emissions grants for ground support equipment
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Transportation infrastructure improvements and innovative technology applications
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Environmental mitigation grants for stormwater and air quality projects
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Food waste prevention and rescue
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Plans and studies for sustainable initiatives