Volunteering Retreat – Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

This October, EP had it’s very first volunteering weekend retreat in Upstate, NY. The team dedicated a full Saturday during this getaway to volunteering with the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Founded in 2004, The Woodstock Farm Sanctuary started with a few fields and has since grown and has been …Read More

Meeting 2021 Affordable and Supportive Housing Demand

The US real estate climate has been particularly volatile over the past two years due to the impact of COVID-19, and with the industry preparing to embrace a post-pandemic world, affordable housing construction and investment have been spearheading discussions. Among the most significant trends across residential housing is …Read More

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Commercial Observer’s 5th Annual Healthcare Forum

EP Engineering, Partner, Giovanni Melendez, spoke on Commercial Observer's 5th Annual Healthcare Construction Forum on Thursday, September 23rd. Giovanni spoke on the Healthcare Construction Outlook and how the industry is forecasted to see one of the greatest rates of growth in 2022. This comes as the industry …Read More

Farming Day with GrowNYC

EP partnered with GrowNYC for a full day of "farming" on Governors Island last month. GrowNYC's mission is to improve New York City's quality of life through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and empower all New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment …Read More

Volunteers of America – Party in a Bag

EP Engineering partnered with Volunteers of America (VOA) for a virtual volunteering opportunity. The idea was to send some Spring cheer via a "Party in a Bag". 25 party bags were created and sent for kids (ages 4-12) who are currently at one of VOA’s Bronx housing …Read More

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What is Passive House?

Passive House Design Gains Steam in NYC as Leading Sustainability Solution for Commercial Development As New York City’s landlords and developers stare down tightening carbon-emissions caps with Local Law 97’s deadline fast approaching, the energy efficiency of commercial buildings is becoming even more paramount. What is Passive House? The basic …Read More

First Official Happy Hour

The EP team was beyond excited to have it's first official company event in well over a year. It felt like old times and a great way to reconnect outside of the office. We look forward to hosting more in person events throughout this year and keep …Read More

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Certificate of Compliance

The Department of Buildings requires that specified service equipment be filed, inspected, and registered prior to operation. This registration is in the form of a Certificate of Compliance (previously know as “Equipment Use Permit”). Operating equipment without a Certificate of Compliance, or without copies of the COC …Read More

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ASHRAE Recommendations for Reducing Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Epidemic Task Force has provided continuous research and recommendations for building owners, occupants, and design professionals throughout the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.These recommendations vary by building occupancy and existing mechanical systems. In an effort to clarify …Read More