The DOB Appointments online plan exam appointment scheduler was launched on October 1st of 2018 and replaced the previously utilized process of calling 311 to make appointments through the Plan Examination Notification System (PENS). In an effort to provide better Plan Examiner availability, the DOB has now …Read More
EP kicks off the 2019 Three 3’s pledge with continuing its efforts at The Bowery Mission. We have teamed up with the organization through volunteering and providing pro-bono engineering design services and saw no better place to start our 2019 volunteering efforts. The Bowery Mission and it’s …Read More
The EP team hit the slopes for the second year in a row, continuing a new yearly tradition. This year we checked out Hunter Mountain, which had plenty to offer for the day. Some hit the slopes and some received spa services but all joined together throughout …Read More
In 2009, the Department of Buildings passed Local Law 84, which required that all buildings over 50,000 square feet and groups of buildings on the same tax lot that together exceed 100,000 gross square feet file a report which documents energy and water usage of the facility …Read More
On January 2, 2019, the FDNY issued Technology Management Bulletin #01-01/2019. Effective immediately, this bulletin gives engineers and building owners a path to legalize an existing sprinkler alarm system that was installed pursuant to the 1968 NYC Building code, but never approved. This can allow for significant …Read More
Back in 2016 we established our Three 3’s initiative. Our hope is to use our leverage as a small business to give back to the community and to the environment. We also want to provide our employees a chance to be a part of something important that …Read More
What is a backflow preventer? A backflow prevention device is a valve or series of valves designed to prevent hazardous contaminants from moving in the opposite direction of flow. In New York City, the NYC Department of Environmental protection governs the requirements for backflow prevention device installation. These devices …Read More
In January 2016, we launched our “Three 3’s” initiative which entailed 3% of PROFIT being donated to charity, 3% of PTO TIME dedicated to volunteering efforts and 3% of FEE to pro-bono work for institutions promoting community and sustainability. The Three 3’s initiative was adopted as a …Read More
The New York City Department of Transportation released a special “Holiday Construction Embargo” for select streets throughout New York City. The Embargo shall be in effect from 6AM to 11:59PM, starting Thursday, November 15, 2018 through Wednesday, January 2, 2019. During this time, roadway and sidewalk construction …Read More
Project Hospitality began a journey to help hungry and homeless people on a cold winter night back in 1982. Homeless people who were struggling to stay warm were seeking shelter at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Project Hospitality founders reached out to these people and provided a …Read More
