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.

What is Coastal Engineering?

coastal engineeringWhenever 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.

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Civil Engineering & Time Management for Your Project

civil engineering managementGenerally, 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

engineering services ctFirms 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.

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Civil Engineering & Real Estate Project Development

real estate development ctIn 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 ctConstruction 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?

connecticut surveyingAre you buying a new property?

Planning on renovating or adding improvements to your home or yard?

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 engineeringConstruction 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.

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Understanding Your Right Of Way (R.O.W.)

ROW: Right of WayRight of Way (ROW) can be simply defined as a rite of passage to another person’s land or property. This is a common term often used by land surveyors and civil engineers and is usually associated in land usage rights. To understand it more clearly, Right of Way is an easement, allowing an individual or entity to pass through a property for various reasons.

An example would be a driveway ROW that allows your neighbors, who have no access to a public walkway, to access the street across your land. Another example would be a right of way that allows services such as gas, water, electricity, telephone and drainage to pass through neighboring land.

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Commercial & Industrial Projects for Civil Engineering

commercial engineering connecticutCommercial and Industrial construction or expansion projects require the need of a professional civil engineer in order to get started in the right direction. The undertaking of a commercial or industrial project is a complex process that requires detailed knowledge, experience, and planning.

In Connecticut, the demand for a civil engineering firm to work on a commercial or industrial project has been raised to a higher level in the past decade. Civil Engineering firms, such as Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge, have been working extremely hard to exceed customers’ expectations by providing attentive care to details in order to improve the overall quality of the construction project.

Commercial and Industrial Projects for civil engineering are expected to steadily grow as our economy rebuilds itself. The demand for new commercial buildings is slowly increasing and companies are beginning to expand when that seemed impossible just a few years ago. Investors who are in the process of planning their construction projects are looking for civil engineering firms that have the capability to do the job right the first time, in order to avoid any unforeseen problems.

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