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September is Deaf Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public awareness of people who are deaf or hard of hearing, their culture, and the issues they face. According to the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, more than 175,000 people living in New York City are deaf or hard of hearing. More than 70% of parents with hearing do not sign to their children who are deaf. The New York School for the Deaf (NYSD), located in White Plains, NY, is the second oldest school for the deaf in the United States. They help their students develop spoken language and auditory skills and collaborate with their community to present deafness from a cultural and linguistic perspective, rather than as a disability. The NYSD retained H2M architects + engineers in January 2023 to inspect seven buildings across its stunning forested campus and develop a facilities needs assessment and probable cost opinions for the recommended work. From there, the scope of work evolved into developing a five-year master plan for maintaining and upgrading their buildings while preserving their historic design. H2M recently aided with permitting and construction administration for window replacements in four buildings and will shortly break ground on a track and field renovation project. This relationship is a reminder of the importance of working with different communication styles. Every client has unique needs and preferences. H2M understands how critical it is to be adaptable in every client interaction throughout the construction process, from planning to close-out. Communication is key when planning for long-term success!

H2M proudly sponsored and joined the celebration at the 30th Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala Luncheon today hosted by the HIA-LI, honoring outstanding achievements in Long Island Business!

Happy Human Resources Professionals Day! Today, we celebrate our dedicated HR staff members who shape the culture at H2M, promote employee well-being, facilitate talent development and create a workplace inclusive to all. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our organizations!

Our Environmental Department is expanding in Windsor, Connecticut! We are searching for a Licensed Environmental Professional who will be responsible for developing and enhancing client relationships and providing technical leadership on an array of projects. H2M provides exceptional career development opportunities, a harmonious work-life balance, access to a generous suite of employee benefits, and the ability to work on interesting projects every day. Join our team today to become an essential member of an award-winning firm with 90+ years of excellence! HR Contact: Suzanne Mayo, SHRM-CP ([email protected]) For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/ePpXrwn7

On Wednesday, September 18, H2M sponsored, exhibited and spoke at the New York Section AWWA Edwin C. Tifft Jr. Water Supply Symposium in White Plains, New York! ? Karen Benson, P.G. delivered a presentation on keeping your ground water supply reliable. She focused on common problems affecting well and pump performance, and techniques of rehabilitation. ? Steve Hearl, P.E., LEED AP also shared valuable insights as he covered the emergency response to the sewer system failures and sinkholes and the collaborative efforts between Nassau County, H2M architects + engineers, and the contractors to repair the sewer system and minimize impact to the public.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? After the Symposium, staff met at the Brazen Fox for an H2M Emerging Professionals event, offering networking opportunities for local students in White Plains.

Last week, one of H2M architects + engineers’ projects celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Director of Operations David J. Pacheco, AIA attended on behalf of H2M for the public unveiling of the new City of Schenectady’s Fire Training Facility, featuring a five-story training tower, a new training building for smoke and forced entry drills, renovated props, and plenty of space on the site for practicing vehicle extractions and mask confidence. Funded in large part by a $250,000 State and Municipal Facilities Program grant from New York State, this project required environmental remediation and extensive upgrades to the original tower that was built in 1938. The ribbon cutting ceremony also featured a drone demonstration, bail-out drill, roof breach exercise, forced entry simulation, training with a pterodactyl crane, a “Jaws of Life” extraction, and other demonstrations highlighting the expanded training scenarios this facility can now accommodate. This is H2M’s second project for the Schenectady Fire Department. The first was an addition/renovation to Station #3 to improve its design in terms of firefighter health and safety.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and honor the profound impact of Hispanic and Latino communities on our society. From arts and culture to science and leadership, their contributions have shaped our world in countless ways. Let’s celebrate the rich history, traditions, and diversity that strengthen our shared future.

What a nice evening with Pratt student and our professional Architecture team! #doinggoodwork

In honor of Climate Week in NYC, Energy Deputy Market Director, Michael Rubino and Corporate Business Development Director, Cheryl Marraffino will represent H2M at the Offshore Wind Transmission US Conference on Tuesday, September 24. They are excited to dive into the diverse stakeholder perspectives, discuss operational challenges, and explore the innovations shaping the offshore wind transmission sector in the US.? ? While you’re here, connect with H2M’s experts to discover how our energy solutions?team?will bring value to your projects and initiatives!? ? From alternative and incentive analysis, to design, through construction inspection, our in-house professionals can provide expert advice and technical support to address a wide variety of energy challenges.?? ? To register, visit:?https://lnkd.in/ed8C3R_F? ? Contact Mike Rubino ([email protected])?

The Fire Industry Education Resource Organization (F.I.E.R.O.) Station Design Symposium is under way! H2M is proud to sponsor, present, and exhibit at this conference. This afternoon, Public Safety Market Director Patrick Stone, AIA, LEED AP, and Project Engineer Joseph Balicki, PE will co-present “HVAC 101: How to Make the Right Choice for Your Station!” to help Chiefs, City Managers, Committee Members, and other stakeholders understand the pros and cons of different types of HVAC systems. Tomorrow, don’t miss Practice Leader Dennis Ross, AIA’s presentation on “Solutions to Impossible Sites.” This series of case studies will demonstrate how site challenges can turn into cost-effective opportunities. You can also find our team at Booth #1! Stop by and say hello!