With infection transmission and containment a hot conversation topic across the globe, HVAC systems find themselves rather unexpectedly in the spotlight. We asked our Mechanical Specialist, Erik Bedell PE, to…
We never imagined facing a worldwide pandemic in our lifetime—at least one as extreme as COVID-19. The dramatic shift in the A/E/C industry as construction came to a halt mid-March…
what does WFH mean in construction? Our current situation means that all of us who can are Working from Home. For most in this position it means tethering yourself to…
Parking garages notoriously pose building design challenges. Despite a team’s best creative effort, it seems structural requirements often limit opportunities to create a truly amazing user experience. Instead we get…
All activities on a construction site revolve around the tower crane. Irregularities in the crane’s workload are often felt immediately—thus the need for a smooth-running hoisting schedule and logistics plan…
To stay competitive in today’s market, Seattle property owners look for ways to transform existing spaces into flexible, adaptable, and amenity-rich working…
Laser scanning is now an everyday tool at GLY, allowing us to identify and digitally reconstruct every minute aspect of a building,…
MEP Specialist Erik Bedell, PE explains the implications [and the bright side] of the 2015 Seattle Energy Code and how to set…
When it comes to a safe jobsite, there is always room for improvement.
For decades, building the core of a highrise involved small, tight platforms and waiting between floors as a crane lifted the formwork.