NYS Distributes Grants for Modernizing Public Safety Answering Points Earlier this year, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $55 million in noncompetitive reimbursement grants would be available to improve emergency response communications systems throughout the state. The goal of the funding is to […]
Project Spotlight: Borough of Metuchen Emergency Services Center The Borough of Metuchen Fire Department is currently operating out of a building that is more than 100 years old. Pieced together as three separate buildings with floor plates at different elevations, the existing building on Main […]
H2M Featured in New York Real Estate Journal’s 2024 Year in Review H2M’s Assistant Vice President and Real Estate Market Director Michele Pincus, Esq., recently contributed her expertise to the New York Real Estate Journal’s 2024 Year in Review. The annual spotlight showcases some of […]
H2M Announces Contributions to Local and National Non-Profits H2M architects + engineers (H2M) recently donated to several local and national non-profits from the proceeds of a charity raffle at their annual holiday party in December, with H2M matching 100% of the funds. Representatives from Together […]
EPA Issues Enforcement Alert for Lead-Based Paint This past October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an enforcement alert about the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. Recent violations of the RRP have led the EPA to enact civil and criminal enforcement actions. The […]
Project Spotlight: Event Hall Addition at Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth H2M recently completed a brand-new, all-purpose event center addition to the Administration Building on the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth campus in Morris Township, NJ. The addition spans 5,000 square feet, with […]
Project Spotlight: New Fire Station for Friendship Engine and Hose Company Originally built in 1931, the Friendship Engine and Hose Company’s existing firehouse faced a long list of design challenges. Modern fire apparatus could not fit through the bay doors, forcing the Company to purchase […]
H2M architects + engineers Acquires CA RICH Environmental Specialists H2M architects + engineers (H2M) is pleased to announce the acquisition of CA RICH Environmental Consultants as of September 30, 2024. Established in 1982 and based in Plainview, NY, CA RICH is a leading environmental firm […]
H2M Announces Southeast Florida Expansion H2M architects + engineers recently announced an expansion into Southeast Florida with a new office in Boca Raton—the latest in a series of Florida locations for the award-winning multidisciplinary consulting and design firm. The new office is H2M’s fourth in […]
Project Spotlight: Greenfield Fire Department Main Station The Greenfield Fire Department in Greenfield, MA needed a new headquarters. The Department spent many years planning a new station and searching for the perfect site. However, before the Department could find a new location, the historic library […]
H2M’s Expanded Presence in Florida H2M architects + engineers (H2M) has expanded into the Florida region. This expansion represents a significant milestone in our company’s history and marks a new chapter of growth and opportunity. The foundation of our success over the past 90 years […]
Project Spotlight: SUNY Stony Brook Tabler Performing Arts Center HVAC Replacement The Tabler Performing Arts Center is a building on the campus of SUNY Stony Brook which houses instructional spaces, practice rooms, studios, offices, meeting and conference rooms, a 4,000-square-foot performing arts theater, and a […]
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Dormitory Authority of the State of New York SUNY Purchase Courtyard Rehabilitation SUNY Purchase’s “Quad” is an outdoor green gathering space shaped by the surrounding four campus residence halls which serve roughly 1,200 students. H2M provided landscape architecture, electrical engineering, and construction administration […]
Practice Leader Dennis Ross quoted in Firehouse Magazine Firehouse Magazine quoted H2M’s Practice Leader Dennis Ross, AIA, in a recent article titled, “Eight Station Design Conference Takeaways.” In the article, Ross summarized the process of designing a new public safety facility. Learn more about these […]
H2M Clients Pass School District Bond Referenda H2M architects + engineers is proud to have supported several of our school district clients through the bond referenda process. This past school year, three communities successfully passed bonds to improve facilities across their respective districts. Harrison Central […]
Bargain Grocery Project Spotlight Compassion Coalition, First Columbia Real Estate, H2M architects + engineers, and Bette & Cring Construction recently cut the ribbon with the help of New York State Lieutenant Governor Delgado, U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko, New York State Assemblyman John McDonald, Troy Mayor […]
H2M Education Market Deputy Director Graduates from Energeia Partnership Program H2M architects + engineers’ Education Market Deputy Director and Vice President Michael Lantier, P.E., recently graduated from Molloy University’s Energeia Partnership program. Also known as the Academy for Regional Stewardship, this program unites leaders across […]
H2M Hosts Open House At New White Plains Office White Plains, NY – H2M architects + engineers celebrated the opening of its new regional Westchester office in White Plains with an open house event. Members of the press were invited to attend. Prior to the […]
Doing Things Right, Doing Right Things: The Story Behind Princeton’s EMS/Rescue Station The Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS) is a combined paid and volunteer rescue/emergency medical service (EMS) squad that serves more than 30,000 people in Princeton, New Jersey. H2M architects + engineers […]
Project Spotlight: Thiells-Roseville Fire Headquarters On March 11, the Thiells-Roseville Fire District held a community meeting to discuss a $24 million bond proposal for a new volunteer headquarters. The H2M team presented floor plans and renderings for the proposed new headquarters facility that would satisfy […]
Navigating the Changing Landscape of PFAS Regulation: Updates from the EPA and State Initiatives “The EPA has taken several steps to use Clean Water Act permitting and regulatory authorities to restrict PFAS—including developing rules under the Effluent Limitations Guidelines program to limit PFAS discharges to […]
From Station to Stage: Designing for FDIC How do you transform a real-world building into a working stage set? Transforming a space that is both practical and functional into an aesthetic but accurate portrayal is key. Aubrey Dunn, a Staff Designer for H2M, is […]
H2M architects + engineers Expands Expertise with Acquisition of Schneider Engineering H2M architects + engineers (H2M) proudly announces the acquisition of Schneider Engineering, led by Steven Schneider, P.E., effective February 23, 2024. Bringing over 50 years of distinguished experience in Civil Engineering, Mr. Schneider is […]
National Groundwater Week: Sustainability & Resiliency The Northeast is undergoing remarkable changes in its natural environment, marked by more frequent and intense rainfall events that reshape our landscape. Consequently, rising groundwater levels can pose challenges for communities across the region. This surge in groundwater levels […]
H2M’s Westchester Office Moves to White Plains We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you – H2M’s Westchester office has officially moved to a new location in White Plains! This strategic relocation is aimed at enhancing client services in the Lower Hudson Valley […]
Something new is coming to H2M! The Emergency Services Market is Rebranding Into the Public Safety Market! “Our expertise extends far beyond just firematic and emergency services design,” Patrick Stone, R.A., LEED AP, Director of the Public Safety Market, explained. “We have experts with decades […]
Braemar at Montebello Begins Next Phase Owner/developer FilBen Group, equity partner RSF Partners, general contractor McAlpine Contracting (McAlpine), and designer H2M architects + engineers (H2M) have completed the structural enclosure, or “envelope,” for Braemar at Montebello. The project is now heading into its next phase, […]
H2M Welcomes Neil O’Connor III, P.E. As H2M continues its growth efforts in the Capital District of New York, we are pleased to announce the strategic hiring of Neil O’Connor III, P.E. as Wastewater Discipline Engineer. While H2M’s office in the Capital District has historically […]
H2M Joins the NYC Accelerator Program New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) is a carbon emission reduction policy with teeth. Real estate stakeholders who don’t comply with the new law may start to see financial penalties as soon as 2025. Experts including H2M architects […]
Project Spotlight: Belleair Expansion Overview Belleair is an existing residential complex consisting of 339 units spread across 11 buildings. The project underwent a significant expansion with the acquisition of two adjacent parcels by H2M’s client, a well-known national residential developer. H2M was entrusted with developing […]
Storm Safe Hardscape: New Vision Overhauls Local Infrastructure The Incorporated Village of Westhampton Beach is a quaint seaside community on the southeast coast of Long Island, New York. Regularly suffering from coastal storm damage, Main Street endured frequent flooding, cracked pavements, and worn pedestrian crossings. […]
Uniondale High School Breaks Ground on New Turf Football Field Designed by H2M H2M’s hard work is paying off with Uniondale High School breaking ground on its new turf football field designed by the firm. The $3.85 million turf field and track is the last […]
