The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) started the Buildings of Excellence Competition in an effort to “accelerate the design, development, construction and operation of very low or zero carbon emitting buildings that are capable of withstanding increased risks and impacts from future climate …Read More
EP teamed up with the Jericho Project for a day of volunteering in honor of our U.S. Veterans. For over 30 years, the Jericho Project has provided housing and life-changing services to homeless, at-risk individuals and families in New York City. The Jericho Project also started a …Read More
A big thanks to Bluestone Lane Coffee for hosting our October company event. We headed to their new roastery facility in downtown Brooklyn. We got a history of coffee and learned about the process of picking and roasting the beans. At the end, we all got a …Read More
On September 13th, 2019, EP headed to Citifield for the annual baseball outing with the NY Mets! It was a perfect summer evening to enjoy the game. The team even got a chance to meet former Mets pitcher, John Franco! While the home team might not have …Read More
On September 9th, 2019, EP teamed up with Breaking Ground to help with a much needed refresh of one of their New York City facilities. Founded in 1990, Breaking Ground has offered supportive permanent housing for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Being one of …Read More
The Department of Buildings recently released a new Local Law which amends the Administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the tenant protection plan (TPP) and penalties for making false statements on Tenant Protection Plans for certain construction projects. The TPP is prepared …Read More
It’s that time of the year again, the one event every team member looks forward to. For the 6th year in a row, the EP team set sail for the annual summer cruise. It’s the perfect opportunity for new and old employees to forget about the work …Read More
The Passive House standard has evolved over the past 25 years, starting from a single structure in Europe to an internationally recognized organization. Passive House requirements are guidelines are designed to reduce specific carbon impact of energy consumed from the earth, regardless of how it is delivered. …Read More
Beginning July 1st, 2019, the following work types shall be filed through the DOB’s new self-service online tool, DOB NOW: Build. Mechanical Systems (MS) Replaces the current Mechanical (MH) work type and includes Heating Systems, Ventilation Systems, Air Conditioning Systems, Refrigeration Systems, Cooling Towers, Associated Ducts & …Read More
Water is the most important thing we consume on a daily basis. If we use more water than we take in, our bodies don’t have enough fluids to carry out normal functions. The inability to replace these lost fluids, leads to dehydration. Even the slightest level of …Read More
