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Hoffman began his surveying career back in 1978 when he worked for his uncle, Bernard Godfrey. After graduating from Paul Smith’s College, he worked his way from rod-man to transit-man and eventually party-chief. In 1988 when Adam received his Land Surveying license, he and Mr. Godfrey formed Godfrey-Hoffman Associates. After 12 years of a great partnership, Mr. Godfrey retired which left Mr. Hoffman with the entire business.
The Fundamentals of Site Engineering
Completing a site development project requires various skills and knowledge from the participating individuals and contractors. Typically, the most important role in completing the job falls upon the person or firm that performs the site engineering services. Site engineering, also known as construction site engineering, is responsible for the administration and quality control of the construction work from the design stage until completion.
The fundamentals of site engineering involve planning, organizing and monitoring the technical components of the development task. This responsibility usually falls on the professional civil engineering firm, such as Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge in Connecticut, acting as the site engineer of the construction project.
What is Coastal Engineering?
Whenever sea levels increase rapidly, it produces harmful effects on coastal surroundings. As seawater extends farther inland, it may bring about destructive erosion, flooding, contamination of agricultural soil and water level, and lost habitation for birds, plants and fish. Fortunately for us, knowledge and understanding of coastal engineering designs have prevented these catastrophes.
The term coastal engineering is an intricate subject. To fully appreciate the concept behind it, a definition of the term and information on its functions and responsibilities is needed.
Civil Engineering & Time Management for Your Project
Generally, companies that belong in the construction industry require a multitude of skilled workers and professionals contributing knowledge and expertise to achieve a desired task or goal. The problem is, besides material costs, worker’s salary and compensation are the biggest source of expenditure in any development job. These individuals are typically paid by the hour and utilizing them efficiently is a necessity to maintain the financial budget of the project.
A civil engineering firm in Connecticut, such as Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge, are aware of the reality of this predicament and utilize their proficiency in civil engineering and time management techniques to provide clients with solutions to this problem.
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Engineering Services in Connecticut
Firms that provide engineering services perform an essential role in the growth of the construction industry in Connecticut. The government and a majority of private developers rely on the engineer’s knowledge to fulfill the crucial requirements in the development of a new project.
Engineers are vital to the progress of construction jobs and they can provide quick solutions to the planning and design of an infrastructure, as well as containing any management problems.
A reputable engineering firm, such as Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge, go above and beyond what is expected from them by implementing modern methods of sustainable engineering, which are beneficial to the customer, the environment, and the state of Connecticut.
Civil Engineering & Real Estate Project Development
In these changing times, real estate owners can no longer count on huge earnings on their properties. Property owners and investors are leaning towards real estate project development to help them obtain some capital growth on their assets.
They are teaming up with civil engineering firms, like Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge in Connecticut, in organizing plans to develop their real estate projects.
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Construction Management & Civil Engineers in Connecticut
Construction management can be defined as an overall project delivery process where an investor obtains the services of an individual (usually civil engineers) or firm to manage the development plan.
The individual or firm is responsible for delivering expert services, such as value engineering, cost estimation, scheduling and construction activities coordination, to effectively implement the client’s construction work.
Civil engineers typically take the role of construction managers in most development projects. They ensure that the project is constructed according to plan and is responsible in meeting deadlines and budgets.
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[New Ebook] What is a Professional Boundary Survey?
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A professional, certified Boundary/Property Survey determines the legal property lines of a parcel of land described in a deed according to and, in adherence with, the State of Connecticut statues.
A professionally prepared survey will also indicate the extent of any easements and/or encroachments and may show the limitations imposed on the property by state or local regulations.
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Construction Engineering in Connecticut
Construction Engineering is a branch of engineering that involves planning, designing, managing and constructing infrastructures such as bridges, dams, and commercial buildings. Creation of such projects requires the skills of an engineer and the knowledge of management principles.
It is a cross between Civil Engineering and management in such a way that construction engineers can learn the design aspect of the project like Civil Engineers and can also perform management functions like project managers.