By Laura Morder, PE, LEED Green Associate Local jurisdictions, like the District of Columbia (DC) and Montgomery County, Maryland, require building energy benchmarking requirements as a part of their energy performance programs. If you’re a building owner or operator in DC and are feeling overwhelmed in the face of these new requirements, GHT has prepared the […]
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There are countless career paths to consider when beginning your career in the engineering field. In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, career paths aren’t linear, which is why we’ve asked some of GHT’s experienced leaders to share their stories. Bill Gerke, PE | Senior Principal As a Senior Principal and the Director of Technology, […]
What inspired you to pursue a career in the AEC industry? Catherine: I wanted to be a part of the AEC industry because of the impact of the built environment. At a minimum, our built environment affects our health (mental & physical), climate change, and the aesthetics of our city. It is a privilege to be […]
By Susan Dawson, LEED AP BD+C We probably all recognize that being able to give and receive timely, constructive feedback is the hallmark of great leadership. However, giving and receiving feedback has become more challenging with the transition to 100% remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Improving feedback was recently the focus of a GHT […]
By Laura Morder, PE, LEED Green Associate As District building owners embark on BEPS compliance efforts to meet the December 31, 2026 deadline, GHT Limited engineers are seeing an increased demand from the market for Operations and Energy Services. If your building is currently not in compliance with the minimum energy efficiency thresholds for the District’s BEPS program, you may want to consider one of the […]
Why Small Steps Can Help Us Tackle a Big Goal By Patrick Kunze, President As jurisdictional deadlines approach and cities announce goals for Zero Carbon 2030 or Net Zero Energy (NZE) by 2030, our partners from the building industry remain concerned: how are we going to reach these aggressive goals in the next nine years? At GHT […]
Members of GHT’s Sustainable Programs Studio and Operations & Energy Services Studio Share Important Tips on Saving Energy October 7, 2020, is Energy Efficiency Day! Energy Efficiency Day is a day that brings together a growing network of advocates, companies, government agencies, utilities, and others who showcase the benefits of energy efficiency. This year marks […]
Principal, Kristine Barr Shares Key Takeaways from the CREW Network 2020 Convention Day One CREW Convention 2020 was a lot different than what we are traditionally used to. For the first time, all of the keynotes, sessions, and networking opportunities were done virtually. I was unsure about how things would go, but then I remembered […]
Principal Ray Smith, CCP Outlines These Changes and How to Choose the Best Commissioning Provider This year has brought significant changes to DC’s commercial real estate industry – perhaps the most notable include the latest issuance of Building Construction and Energy Codes from the District of Columbia. From DCRA’s official website: “The 2017 DC […]
Q&A With GHT’s Summer 2020 Interns This summer, GHT welcomed four interns, Mechanical Engineering Interns, Alec, Jen, and Natalya and Electrical Engineering Intern, Mo to our Interiors, Building Systems, and Operations and Energy Services (OES) studios. During their time with us, they gained firsthand experience in MEP Engineering, visited project sites, and participated in various […]