Mapping Canada back in the 1600s wasn’t easy, to say the least. It took a lot of time and a lot of revisions.
Career Opportunity – Surveying
Godfrey-Hoffman Associates, LLC & Hodge, LLC are small survey/civil firms with our headquarters in North Haven, CT and a satellite office in Farmington CT. Since 1924 & 1925 respectively GHA & Hodge have provided Connecticut with superior service and integrity in the land surveying & civil engineering arena. We are reaching out to you our clients and colleagues to help us connect with the best in our fields. Below is a description of the career opportunity available at our firm. If you or you know of anyone who fits this opportunity, feel free to pass it along. Continue reading “Career Opportunity – Surveying”
Surveyor Spotlight: Steve Strinie Radio
Ever wonder what Steve Strinie does in his spare time? Probably not, but you may have heard him on the radio without even knowing it!
Steve has long had a tradition of hosting a show Sunday evenings on WFCS Radio 107.7. He plays a wide array of artists, but generally classic rock and blues rock. His favorite group is “Moody Blues”, so you’ll be sure to hear a song or two from them on a regular basis.
True to the music of his era, every song is played from the “Vast Vinyl Library”.
You can view Steve’s playlists here.
Happy 4th of July!
From all of us at Godfrey-Hoffman Associates, LLC and Hodge, LLC, we wish you and your family a happy and safe Fourth of July!!
Hurricane Sandy National Flood Insurance Program Claims Review
The National Flood Insurance Program has begun a review of claims filed by policyholders affected by Hurricane Sandy. The review is part of a broad process to reform the claims and appeals procedures.
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Career Opportunity – Engineering
Godfrey-Hoffman Associates, LLC and Hodge, LLC are two small multi-discipline firms that have proudly provided Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Services to Connecticut since 1924 and 1925, respectively. With Godfrey-Hoffman located in North Haven and Hodge located in Farmington, we are able to provide superior service and integrity to every corner of Connecticut.
We are reaching out to you, our clients and colleagues, to help us connect with the best in our fields. Below is a description of a career opportunity available at our firm. If you know of anyone who fits this opportunity, feel free to pass it along. Continue reading “Career Opportunity – Engineering”
Surveying the Forest: 3D Aerial Scanning
For years, ecologists have longed for the technology to be able to survey entire forests, knowing what kind of species, the height and width of each and every tree. With aerial 3D laser scanning, this has become a possibility.
Science Fiction is Becoming Reality…
No, this is not an episode of Star Trek. This is reality. Robotic arms 3D printing a steel bridge on site. Check out this article from 3DPrint.com.
Beam me up, Scotty! Continue reading “Science Fiction is Becoming Reality…”
Will Buildings of the Future Breathe””
In the future, green buildings may actually be green. A gazebo, unveiled this month at the Expo 2015 world’s fair in Milan, demonstrates how algae-filled plastic could serve as a living “skin” for buildings.
“This technology is really quite exciting for us because this is the first time we’ve got it to this scale,” says Marco Poletto, co-founder of ecoLogicStudio, the London architecture and urban design firm that created the 430-square-foot gazebo. EcoLogicStudio calls the project the Urban Algae Folly, playing with the traditional meaning of “folly” as an extravagant garden structure. Continue reading “Will Buildings of the Future Breathe”””
Congress extends highway funding through July
The Senate joined the House and passed a two-month extension of highway funding by voice vote. The vote sends the stopgap highway bill to President Obama, who’s expected to sign it before the May 31 deadline. Continue reading “Congress extends highway funding through July”