building engineering

Engineering requirements, from large to small projects. Structural (Concrete, Steel, Wood or Light Steel Frame), water and sewage, thermal, acoustic, electrical, telecommunications, domotics and HVAC, are just a few examples on what we are ready to offer.

/ building inspection

Knowing as much as you can about the condition of the property before you buy will help you avoid problems and extra costs down the track. The best way of doing this is to get a pre-purchase property inspection report, commonly known as a building inspection, of old and newly constructed buildings.

three good reasons why you should get a building inspection report done before you buy a property

/ You will know what the problems are in advance, get specialist advice about any major problems and how they will affect the property over time
/ You can use the information to negotiate a lower price for the property i.e. you may have to pay to repair some of the problems

/ maintenance

Just because the construction is complete, it does not mean your work is done. One of the keys to keeping the cost of a property low is through proper management and maintenance of the property.

Additionally, if you plan on upgrading, modernizing, or changing the use of existing space, you need to ensure a safe and smooth transition. With services to test and remediate indoor air quality and industrial hygiene issues, as well as services to help with the design of life safety, technology, and roofing systems, hone can partner with you to help mitigate risks associated with the modification of a building and optimize the upgrade of your systems.

/ sustainable building design

Buildings use a variety of resources (energy, water, materials, etc), they generate waste (construction, occupant, etc) and release atmospheric emissions. And building owners are often faced with the challenge to meet the ever changing demands for new, upgraded facilities that are accessible, secure and healthy; while minimizing environmental impact. Thus, choosing sustainable building design can help to reduce operation costs and carbon footprints as well as increase building resiliency.

optimize site potential

Whether designing a new building or retrofitting an existing building, site design must integrate with sustainable design to achieve a successful project and begins with the proper site selection, including the existing building’s rehabilitation. The location, orientation, and landscaping of a building all affect local ecosystems, transportation methods, and energy use.

optimize energy use

Improving the energy performance of existing buildings is important to increasing our energy independence. Operating net zero energy buildings is one way to significantly reduce our dependence on fossil fuel-derived energy.

protect and conserve water

A sustainable building should use water efficiently, and reuse or recycle water for on-site use, when feasible.

optimize building space
and material use

As the world population continues to grow; the use of natural resources (and the demands for them) continues to increase. A sustainable building is designed and operated to use and reuse materials in the most productive and sustainable way across its entire life cycle.

enhance indoor
environmental quality

The indoor environmental quality of a building has a significant impact on occupant health, comfort, and productivity. Among other attributes, a sustainable building maximizes daylighting, has appropriate ventilation and moisture control, optimizes acoustic performance, and avoids the use of materials with high-VOC emissions.

optimize operational and maintenance practices

Designers can specify materials and systems that simplify and reduce maintenance requirements; require less water, energy, and toxic chemicals and cleaners to maintain; and are cost-effective and reduce life-cycle costs.