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
Article 517 of the NEC prescribes special electrical requirements for added safety and protection in Health Care Facilities. One way that this is accomplished is by the division of essential and non-essential electrical loads. The Essential Electrical System (EES) is required to be installed in Health Care …Read More
Throughout the month of September, the EP team broke up into 5 teams for an in office challenge. For 28 days, we have committed to taking at least 10,000 steps per day (or 40+ activities convert steps), in support of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, whose …Read More
For our second volunteering event this year, the team headed to Monmouth County, NJ to team up with Habitat for Humanity for the day. Habitat is currently renovating an old home into a new facility for Lunch Break, a non profit which will use the location as …Read More
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has a stormwater performance standard, which is outlined in Chapter 31 of Title 15 of the Rules of the City of New York, Rule Governing House/Site Connection to the Sewer System Standards for Release Rates, that is intended …Read More
That’s right, the EP team has started construction of our very own arcade! “EP Plays” is our newest team building project which is serving as a way to collaborate, get creative and put our engineering skills to the test. The machine will be driven using a personal computer, …Read More
What is commissioning? Commissioning is a requirement of the New York City Energy Conservation Code where a qualified professional ensures the performance of the installed systems within a building meet what is specified on the construction documents and the energy code. When is commissioning required? As stated on the NYC …Read More
