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The Force Behind the Scenes: Karan Clark’s Vital Role at Epsten Group
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 […]
Read More Epsten Group Achieves Seventh Sustainability Certification: A Commitment to Excellence
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 […]
Read More Environmental Product Declaration: A Key Differentiator for Your Product’s Environmental Impact
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 […]
Read More Highlights from the 2024 AZA Mid-Year Meeting in Memphis: Conservation, Education, and Collaboration
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 […]
Read More Marketing Mastery: Navigating Growth in the AEC Industry is a Smart WIN in 2024
The Smartegies Smartwin24 conference has once again united industry leaders and experts to explore the evolving landscape of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The annual gathering not only highlighted the latest trends but also emphasized the critical role of marketing in driving growth and success in this dynamic sector. This year’s conference, held […]
Read More Commissioning 101: The Process of Maximizing Built Investments
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 […]
Read More David Flowers Illuminates the Intersection of Efficiency and Sustainability in Commissioning
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 […]
Read More Updates from Earthfire Institute: The Bear Gardens Near Completion and Dr. Susan Eirich Publishes New Book
When we last spoke with Dr. Susan Eirich at Earthfire Institute, she shared with us her lifelong mission of Reconnection Ecology®, and our work on the Earthfire Bear Gardens had only just begun. This fall, we were fortunate to reconnect with her not just for updates on the new habitat, but for an exciting announcement: […]
Read More A Message from Epsten Group’s Architecture Department
As Epsten Group’s Architecture Team reflects on 2023 and looks optimistically into the new year, we feel grateful for how far we’ve come since our founding in 1991 and excited for what the future holds. 2023 was a year of progress, change, and occasional unexpected challenges that provided our department with a unique opportunity to […]
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