CDM was the 2009 BE Inspired Award winner in the "Innovation in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants" category for its design-build water recovery and reuse water treatment project in Casa Grande, Arizona. Using 3D/4D design for an industrial client, the system recycles 80 percent of the production water stream from a snack-food facility with the goal to meet federal drinking water standards. CDM proposed a design alternative that saved millions of dollars from the original planned treatment system and still met the aggressive 16-month delivery schedule.
To incorporate the technology for water treatment and solids management in a compact space, the project team designed 180-foot-diameter concentric steel tanks, individual sun canopies, and a LEED Silver certified control building. Team members worked in a managed environment for plant information using Bentley products. The ability to produce 3D designs with 4D data enabled the team to deliver a more cost-effective solution and dramatically reduce workflow inefficiencies.
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