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.
Understanding Your Right Of Way (R.O.W.)
Right 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.
Commercial & Industrial Projects for Civil Engineering
Commercial 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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The Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering & Design
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Over the past couple hundred years, the earth’s climate, water and other natural resources have sustained heavy damage and continue to rapidly deteriorate. We are discovering the fact that without drastic action and radical change in our perspective, there won’t be enough natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
The good news is, the awareness for sustainability in Connecticut has risen and has also become an important part of our daily lives. Responsible homeowners and industrialists are now implementing Sustainable Design in their homes and businesses and Sustainable Engineering has become an important part of the construction industry. Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge are strong advocates of sustainable engineering, not only here in Connecticut, but throughout New England.
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[Press Release] Hodge, LLC Receives 2013 Best of Farmington Award
Farmington Award Program Honors the Achievement of Hodge, LLC
Farmington Award Program Honors the Achievement of Hodge, LLCFor the second consecutive year, Hodge, LLC has been selected for the 2013 Best of Farmington Award in the Professional Land Surveyors & Civil Engineers category by the Farmington Award Program. Here is an excerpt from the Farmington Award Program:
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5 Reasons to Hire a Civil Engineer This Year
After the crash of the housing market, home and property owners today are looking to save money and increase the value of their homes and properties. Many homeowners are taking matters into their own hands and are constructing various home projects that can help them increase the value of their homes and properties.
What most homeowners don’t realize is that they often need to hire a civil engineer to help with and monitor their home projects. In most cases detailed plans are required by local and sometimes state and federal regulations which can only be completed by a licensed professional.
If you are a homeowner in the State of Connecticut, you may need to hire a civil engineer for certain home additions or even home improvement projects. Most Connecticut homeowners do not realize that they need to hire a civil engineer for their home projects until they get started or run into concerns or questions that they cannot handle effectively. Here are some typical home projects that require the assistance and expertise of a professional, qualified, and experienced civil engineer.
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What is the Purpose of a Perimeter Survey?
Did you ever wonder what the distance was around your property or piece of land? A perimeter survey can determine the measurement around your property and is conducted by a professional surveyor to ensure that an accurate report is conducted and recorded.
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The Importance of a Property Encroachment
If you’ve recently purchased a home or a piece of land, congratulations! However, don’t forget owning property in Connecticut can be a full time job within itself. There are a number of legal issues that the owner will have to deal with once they receive their deed agreement. Among those, property encroachment is a critical issue, which could potentially lead to a legal dispute between the neighbours or the city council.
In the case that you aren’t familiar, a property encroachment refers to the intrusion on another person’s property, intentional or unintentional, and can be a common issue among property owners. If you have an encroachment in your property deed, it might be necessary to talk to a professional engineering & surveying company to avoid any misunderstandings. For more information on this subject, check out the article “How to Settle Property Disputes through Land Surveying“.
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What are Real Estate Deed Restrictions in Connecticut?
The term deed restriction might sound unfamiliar to anybody who hasn’t purchased residential or commercial property or land of their own. However, most people who already own property are probably aware of the term, deed restriction, from seeing it in their original property deed. A deed restriction is a critical part of a property deed that specifies the exact use of the land including special parameters.
In other words, these are the legal conditions attached to the land, which can place a limitation on the use of that property even though you’re the owner of it. Once you sign a property deed with the restriction embedded in it, you have to follow these terms precisely. If you don’t comply exactly with what was stated in your deed, you can face potential land disputes and legal consequences with your town, city, or neighbors.
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