Clearing the Air: H2M Busts Common AC/HVAC Myths By:John Lahey | Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical Engineering at H2M architects + engineers When it comes to keeping school facilities comfortable and energy-efficient, there’s no shortage of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) advice circulating online or […]
Powering the Future: How H2M is Navigating the Road to Fleet Electrification By: Melissa Jourdain | Energy Market Specialist at H2M architects + engineers As municipalities, utilities, and private operators pivot toward a more sustainable future, the transition to electric vehicle (EV) fleets seems to […]
H2M Stormwater Management Article Published in NJ Municipalities The New Jersey League of Municipalities recently published an article on stormwater management by H2M Environmental Planner Angelica Apolinaris in the April 2025 issue of its official magazine, NJ Municipalities. The New Jersey League of Municipalities is […]
H2M’s Wildfire Resiliency Article Featured in New York Real Estate Journal H2M Senior Vice President and Private Sector Real Estate Discipline Director Kevin Paul, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CFM, recently published an article on wildfire resiliency in the “Developing Long Island” edition of New York […]
Patrick Stone Writes on Essential Facilities and Climate Change Public Safety Market Director Patrick Stone, RA, LEED AP has a new article in Firehouse Magazine. Titled “Essential Facility Response to Climate Change,” this article explains the impacts that climate change could have on essential facilities, […]
David Pacheco Published in Firehouse Magazine on Retention and Recruitment Director of Operations and Senior Architect David Pacheco, AIA, NCARB’s newest article has been featured in Firehouse Magazine’s “Stations” newsletter. As the number of first responders drops across the country, despite an increase in the […]
H2M’s Inclusive Park Design Article Featured in NJ Municipalities The New Jersey League of Municipalities recently published an article by H2M Assistant Vice President and Landscape Architecture Practice Leader Ken Keltai, RLA, LLA, ISA, as the February cover story of its official magazine, NJ Municipalities. […]
To Tackle the Housing Crisis, Look to 3D Printing By: Kevin Paul, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CFM | Sr. Vice President and Private Sector Real Estate Discipline Director at H2M architects + engineers The United States is in the midst of a housing crisis. Since the […]
H2M’s Liz Uzzo and Megan Holz Speak to Newsday About Family Leave H2M Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Liz Uzzo, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, recently spoke to Newsday about trends in paid family leave as well as the options available for young professionals starting […]
H2M CEO Richard Humann Offers Predictions for 2025 H2M President and CEO Richard Humann, P.E., recently offered his insight on anticipated 2025 Long Island business trends as part of a Long Island Business News spotlight looking at the year ahead. Humann, who began his career […]
H2M’s Kevin Paul on the Dangers of Riverine Flooding NJBIZ recently published an article by H2M Senior Vice President and Director of Private Real Estate Kevin Paul, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CFM, about how property owners can protect their buildings from destructive riverine flooding. Riverine […]
Dennis Ross Published in Crackyl Magazine Crackyl Magazine featured Practice Leader Dennis Ross, AIA in their first Fire Station Design volume, which was also a special supplement distributed at the Fire Industry Education Resource Organization design conference. Since 1970, scientists have spent decades researching air […]
NYS Bill Sets Maximum Temperature in Schools: What This Could Mean for Your District By: John Lahey, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer at H2M architects + engineers The New York State legislature has passed a bill that establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings. If Governor […]
H2M’s Kevin Paul Featured in New York Real Estate Journal H2M’s Senior Vice President and Private Sector Real Estate Discipline Director Kevin Paul, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CFM, recently published an article on storm resiliency in the latest issue of New York Real Estate Journal. […]
Coastal Resiliency is Vital for New Jersey’s Future By: Kevin Paul, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP | Sr. Vice President and Private Sector Real Estate Discipline Director at H2M architects + engineers On Monday, August 5, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published “Resilient Environment […]
H2M’s Liz Uzzo Speaks to Newsday H2M’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Liz Uzzo, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, recently spoke to Newsday about the importance of retaining staff and techniques for reducing turnover. According to an online survey by Resume Builder, a platform offering […]
H2M Flood Resiliency Article Published in The Military Engineer H2M Senior Vice President and Public Agency Market Director Joseph Manzella, P.E., and Vice President, Deputy Private Sector Architecture Discipline Director, and New York City Office Director Robert Ikes III, RA, LEED AP, CDT, NYSCEO, NCIDQ, […]
INCLUSIVE DESIGN: LIBRARIES FOR EVERYONE By: Katie Stone, R.A. | Senior Associate, Assistant Studio Director & Deputy Municipal Market Director Libraries are among a community’s most vital public facilities. More than just a repository for books and media, libraries provide a space for us to […]
Change of Plans: Converting Office Buildings Into Other Uses As more and more employers offer work-from-home options for their staff, developers are looking for new ways to make the most out of their underused office buildings. H2M Studio Director Raymond Givargis, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, […]
Improving School Safety One Upgrade at a Time By: Saverio Belfiore, AIA | Market Director of Education Michael Lantier, P.E., LEED AP | Deputy Market Director of Education Since 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) has designated June as “National Safety […]
EXPERT INSIGHTS: Long Island’s Plans for C&D Disposal Must Include Rail By: Patricia DelCol | Senior Vice President & Municipal Market Director Joseph Cline, P.E. | Senior Associate & Water Resources Practice Leader With the impending closure of the Brookhaven Landfill to construction and […]
H2M Article on GIS Featured in Talk of the Towns An article by H2M’s Director of GIS Services Christopher Kobos, PMP, and Communications Specialist Jackson Shrout, was featured in the March/April issue of Talk of the Towns, the official publication of the Association of Towns of the […]
National Groundwater Week: Septic to Sewers Ever wondered how a community addresses the challenges of outdated septic systems and transitions to a modern sewer infrastructure? As we continue to celebrate National Groundwater Week, we spotlight the Inc. Village of Patchogue, a community that took on […]
National Groundwater Week: Mitigating PFAS Chemicals in the Hudson Valley The Problem PFAS chemicals have been a focused concern in drinking water in recent years due to their widespread presence in the environment and potential health effects. Often found in firefighting foam, industrial processes, and […]
How to Keep Your Groundwater Supply Reliable Written by: John Collins, P.E., LEED AP | Vice President & Water Resources Discipline Director Karen Benson, P.G. | Water Resources Practice Leader & Hydrogeologist H2M’s John Collins, P.E., LEED AP, and Karen Benson, P.G., recently presented on […]
H2M’s Kevin Paul Featured in Long Island Business News H2M’s Senior Vice President and Director of Private Sector Architecture, Kevin Paul, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CFM, recently offered his insights to Long Island Business News for an article on how architects overcome the design challenges posed […]
Navigating Office-to-Residential Conversions: Key Considerations with H2M Expertise Are you contemplating the conversion of office spaces into residential units? Here is an overview of items to consider: Undertaking such conversions poses both logistical and financial challenges. Even with potential government financial incentives or relaxed zoning […]
Rich Humann Featured in Long Island Business News’ Forecast for ’24 Long Island Business News recently looked to Long Island leaders to reveal their predictions for 2024. Below is an excerpt of the article coming from our own President and CEO, Rich Humann, P.E. H2M […]
H2M’s Rick Wiedersum, R.A., and Dana Gearrity, R.A. Were Featured Discussing Benefits of Metal Roofing for Schools Rick Wiedersum, R.A., and Dana Gearrity, R.A. were both recently featured in an article published by Roofers Coffee Shop discussing the implementation of a metal roof which earned […]
Hear from Rich Humann, P.E., President and CEO, on H2M’s Growth in the Capital Region Rich Humann, P.E., President and CEO of H2M recently joined Walter Thorne, Market President and Publisher of the Albany Business Review to talk about the firm’s growing presence in the […]
H2M’s Emily Fusilero and Robert Nilsen Were Recently Featured in AIA NYS’s October 2023 Issue Discussing The Responsible Use of AI in Architecture Delve into the intricate world of artificial intelligence in Emily Fusilero’s and Rob Nilsen’s latest essay, exploring how human innovation shapes AI […]
Preparing for the Unknown: The New Definition of Flood Preparedness September 29, 2023 dropped record-breaking amounts of rain on New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley Region. Peaking at 3 inches per hour, flash flooding shut down the City’s subway system and turned […]