The 4th week of March is Surveyors Week, which is a week to celebrate the impressive things Surveyors do for the world and celebrate their impacts. So tell us- what do you love about surveying?
Read MoreThe state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for Act 13 programs. Eligibility includes municipalities, authorized organizations, higher education institutions, watershed organizations, and for-profit businesses.
Read MoreSSM has conducted thorough inspections of Pier 5, both outside, underneath and dive inspection oversight.
Read MoreThis year, resolve to create lasting change in the world by adopting a resolution focused on reducing energy usage. From your home or workplace, to your community- we challenge you to get ready to deal with your energy consumption. For the sake of the year, but also for the sake of all the years to come.
Read MoreThe City of Philadelphia recently implemented regulations pertaining to the Building Energy Performance Policy. The goal of the Policy is to increase tenant comfort while decreasing energy costs and carbon emissions. The City anticipates implementation of the Policy will reduce carbon pollution by nearly 200,000 metric tons. The policy does not require specific levels of efficiency or energy usage, but rather focuses on improving building performance by identifying non-capital improvements to the operations and maintenance of existing systems. Industrial processes or specialized equipment are excluded.
Read MoreOur Energy and Sustainability Services group introduced its first Energy + Resource Conservation Program over a decade ago to the West Chester Area School District. The program focused on conserving energy through behavior changes and it consisted of 3 primary elements.
Read MoreArc flash. It’s just two words and it can happen in a only few rapid moments. But it can cause extensive harm, painful consequences, and irreplaceable damage. An arc flash is the result of an arcing fault between electrical conductor(s) and another electrical conductor(s) or ground with enough electrical energy.
Read MoreHow do we combine street design to accommodate economic growth, pedestrian and bike paths, and emergency vehicles? The expertise is in the engineers. Because when you need an emergency vehicle, it has to be able to get there.
Read MoreIt’s important to invest in and maintain your sprinkler system regularly to ensure that if an emergency ever occurs, your system has the capacity and the ability to do the job you need it to. One major area of concern is minimizing corrosion.
Read MoreThe USDA is offering grants or grant/loan combination for renewable energy projects or energy efficiency projects for small businesses and agricultural farmers. This is a great opportunity to offset the capital costs for projects lowering the energy and carbon footprint.
Read MoreFall is the best time to prepare for the Winter. Don’t let your facility, or your people be caught off guard or unprepared for the first snowstorm or freezing weather. Making preparations in advance, and evaluating your facility's vulnerability will ensure that Winter is a breeze.
Read MoreFall is a great time for surveying. The weather is more temperate than Summer or Winter, and it is not quite as wet as Springtime. But there’s one other key to the season that makes Fall a great time for surveying: falling leaves.
Read MoreWater Infrastructure Funding Transfer Act (WIFTA) expands the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund transfer authority to address lead remediation in drinking water. Approximately $93 million in funding is available. The application period is now open.
Read MoreSSM assisted several municipal and municipal authority clients in completing grant submission requirements and obtaining grant funding through both the PA Small Water and Sewer Program as well as the H2O PA Program.
Read MoreWe are hearing from so many people that they are seeking basic tips and guidance on making their buildings safer/healthier in light of COVID-19. But it just isn’t that simple. Unfortunately, over-simplification of the measures to be taken can give building owners and occupants a false sense of security.
Read MoreIt’s not uncommon to think of water supply like one would think of electricity or other utilities. Build the building, design the space, and connect the water- right? Wrong. Not thinking of your water supply first or in the earliest stages can threaten the entire project.
Read MoreSpotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) is thrilled to announce an expansion to our regional engineering, environmental, and surveying firm. SSM created a new Energy and Sustainability Services division, to be led by its new director, Paul Spiegel, PE, LEED AP.
Read MoreMany institutions such as higher education, k-12, museums, and not-for-profit organizations were early adopters of strategic sustainability and energy conservation initiatives, and continue to provide leadership.
Read MoreThe independent expertise and project experience of our new Energy and Sustainability Services division will help our clients plan and execute meaningful, long term goals for climate accountability and cost reduction. And when your community sets aggressive goals to move towards using renewable energy throughout your municipality, we are there to help you develop a plan, engage the community, and break down the barriers to implementation of your long-term energy plan.
Read MoreWhen a County government with more than half a million residents and 49 geographically diverse municipalities received a $3.7-million federal Energy Efficiency + Conservation Block Grant, they turned to multiple contractors for renewable energy installations, transit programs, and other support.
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