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At The Epsten Group, company culture is more than a framework for success—it’s a commitment to fostering well-being, innovation, and sustainability. Blending the benefits of a large corporation with the flexibility and personal touch of a small business, we’ve built an environment where every team member thrives.   A People-First Philosophy Our culture starts with […]

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is the developer and administrator of the Green Globes green building certification system. Last month, as GBI celebrated their 20-year anniversary, I had a chance to sit down with Megan Baker, VP of Engagement, to learn more about this system. Though perhaps not as ubiquitous as LEED, the green building

In the world of zoo and wildlife sanctuary design, every project is a thrilling adventure – whether it’s large or small! At Epsten Group, we are committed to supporting zoos and wildlife sanctuaries of all sizes, offering our expertise to ensure that every animal and facility benefits from our innovative, holistic design approach. Our work

Karan Clark’s journey through the construction industry reads like a who’s who of major firms and notable projects. With a background that includes stints at Lehrer McGovern Bovis during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Skanska for the Federal Reserve Bank project, HOK on Science and Labs at the University of Florida, and HJ Russell, Karan’s

At Epsten Group, our commitment to sustainability is not just a promise but a practice we live by daily. We are thrilled to announce that with our latest certification, WELL Equity Rated, we now proudly hold six office certifications and two organization certifications, underscoring our dedication to transforming how places are designed, operated, and managed

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are standardized documents that provide comprehensive and transparent information about the environmental impact of a product throughout its lifecycle. These declarations follow international standards, primarily ISO 14025, EN 15804, and General Program Instructions (GPI) v4 Requirements, which offer a way for manufacturers to communicate the environmental performance of their products in

Our team had the privilege of attending the 2024 AZA Mid-Year meeting, gaining insights on conservation and education, and reuniting with colleagues from around the globe. This year had a record-breaking number of attendees with over 1,100 members convening in Memphis. Dr. Olu Oshinubi, VP and Architectural Department Manager at the Epsten Group, participated in

With the ever-growing importance of sustainability across the globe, the drive towards resource efficiency and environmental responsibility throughout a building’s lifecycle continues to become increasingly paramount. Commissioning (Cx) plays a pivotal role in ensuring sustainability, resource-efficiency, and environmental responsibility by setting and verifying expectations to optimize building performance. Cx is a systematic process to verify

David Flowers, our commissioning team’s newest engineer, rejoined our team late last year after initially coming to Epsten Group as an intern in the summer of 2022. “The few months of my internship at Epsten Group were an exhilarating era for me as I began to learn the minute details of mechanical systems and how