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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

BD+C

As architects, we're tasked with not just designing visually appealing structures but also ensuring they're environmentally friendly, healthy for our occupants, and cost-effective. Preserving natural features, to a feasible extent, is crucial, even in urban environments.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

At the start of any project, a business case must be created and evaluated to ascertain the feasibility of the project. Stakeholders then perform feasibility testing accordingly. Work breakdown structure, which visually represents the scope breakdown into manageable chunks. Initiation.

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Green Events: Home Design & Building Seminars

Green Home Design Architect

Our philosophy is that anything that can be done better and is financially feasible, should be done. are very popular, as they create visual interest in specific areas of the home for generally less money. For a list of our upcoming seminars on building a green home, visit our green events page.

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The Drone Age

Business Facilities

The goal of the development of the UTM Corridor is to create the infrastructure that will support “beyond-visual-line-of-site” (also known as “over the horizon”) commercial drone operations. According to NY officials, 200 tech companies are considering investing in Central NY as a result of the UAS initiative.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Visually inspect for corrosion. Make a visual inspection of the flue and chimney, checking for obstructions. Visually inspect equipment to ensure structural integrity, check all mechanical connections and fasteners for tightness. Visually inspect equipment for body shearing or pinch points. Check bolt torque.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program: Provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. 50,000 (max.) for projects creating at least 100 jobs.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Hawaii-based companies that receive Phase I feasibility study SBIR awards can apply for funds from HTDC’s Hawaii SBIR Matching Grant program. Companies that receive ETF financing must have strong management teams, demonstrated technical feasibility, market demand for their products and a proven fundraising record.

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