DC Construction Code Changes

July 22, 2014 – GHT is pleased to announce its 23rd LEED Platinum project, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Headquarters in Washington, DC. The 605,000 SF interior fit-out was led by Kramer Consulting, designed by Gensler, and built by DAVIS Construction. GHT provided MEP engineering design. OCC’s Headquarters earned 87 points

GHT Senior Associate and Plumbing Section Head James A. Yang, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C shares best practices on using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for plumbing design in Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s August 2013 issue. He also discusses how the use of 3-D modeling software creates deeper project knowledge, delivers a more robust product, and can reduce

From a marketer’s perspective, it’s interesting to hear how my technical colleagues describe our firm in the marketplace. Whether they are pitching a prospective client or speaking to an industry partner at a networking event, we always learn something new from their responses and what they emphasize. Even when they adapt our elevator speech to

Most firms in the design and construction industry have transitioned from simply investigating Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology to testing it on a few projects or even mandating its use on every job. For anyone still unsure about investing in a BIM program, we want to share some of the reasons that GHT finds it

GHT’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) program is profiled in the March 2012 issue of PM Engineer magazine. The article discusses our immersive in-house training program and illustrates the value that GHT has been able to deliver to our clients by strengthening our BIM services. Download the PDF below or read the article online. Download the PDF

Approach to Training and Implementation Focused on Design Team Collaboration January 20, 2011 – GHT is employing Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology on a variety of projects totaling over 1.5 million square feet of space. The use of BIM enhances collaboration among design teams. “GHT continually monitors advances in technology that will help us continue