Category: Thought Leadership
Leveraging Waterfront Revitalization for MS4 Compliance
Leveraging Waterfront Revitalization for MS4 Compliance By: Angelica Apolinaris | Project Environmental Planner at H2M architects + engineers This article originally appeared in the April 2025 issue of Municipal Matters, the official publication of the New York State Conference of Mayors. The State of New York […]
Plan for a Sustainable Future with Stormwater Management
Plan for a Sustainable Future with Stormwater Management By: Angelica Apolinaris | Project Environmental Planner at H2M architects + engineers This article originally ran in the May 2025 issue of NJ Municipalities, the official publication of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Stormwater management […]
National STEM Day: ESM Makerspaces Spark Curiosity
National STEM Day: ESM Makerspaces Spark Curiosity In celebration of National STEM Day, we’re spotlighting the power of science, technology, engineering, and math to shape a better future. Hear from Project Engineer Ronaldo Bazan, P.E., as he shares his insights on the new Eastport-South Manor Central School District makerspaces: vibrant, hands-on learning hubs in two […]
Beyond Landmarks: How to Leverage Historic Preservation for Economic Development
Beyond Landmarks: How to Leverage Historic Preservation for Economic Development By: Sanyogita “San” Chavan, PP, AICP | Practice Leader for Land Use Planning at H2M architects + engineers Maggie O’Neill | Principal Historic Preservation Specialist at City of Jersey City This article originally ran in […]
Experiential Retail: A New Lease on Malls
Experiential Retail: A New Lease on Malls By: Kevin Paul, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CFM | Sr. Vice President and Private Sector Real Estate Discipline Director at H2M architects + engineers For over half a century, shopping malls ruled the retail space. The Southdale Center, widely […]
3D Printing: A Path to Environmental Stewardship
3D Printing: A Path to Environmental Stewardship By: Kevin Paul, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CFM | Sr. Vice President and Private Sector Real Estate Discipline Director at H2M architects + engineers The construction industry has seen numerous innovations over the centuries in the form of […]
Clearing the Air: H2M Busts Common AC/HVAC Myths
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
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
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’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 […]
Esports Are Growing in Popularity: Here’s How Schools Should Design For Their Needs
Esports Are Growing in Popularity: Here’s How Schools Should Design For Their Needs By: Dana Gearrity, R.A., LEED AP BD+C | Senior Project Architect at H2M architects + engineers Nicholas Orsini| Staff Designer at H2M architects + engineers Esports, or electronic sports, are a genre of […]
Patrick Stone Writes on Essential Facilities and Climate Change
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
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
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
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 Speaks to Newsday About Family Leave
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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 Long Island’s Office Buildings Into Other Uses
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
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
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
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 […]
From Station to Stage: Designing for FDIC
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 […]
National Groundwater Week: Septic to Sewers
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 […]
































