Congratulations to John Yeung and Kieran O'Connor of Beacon's NYC office! Both passed their LEED Green Associate exams in April 2015. By earning the LEED Green Association designation, John and Kieran have demonstrated their knowledge of the most current sustainable building principles and practices.
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After a long, snowy winter in the Northeast, spring is finally here. In the construction industry, this means much more excavation is underway again. So, there’s no better time to review the best practices for excavation safety and operations. Excavation-related accidents, where best practices are not followed, can lead to serious injuries and fatalities, long delays on construction projects, and even expensive fines and lawsuits. Read this recent refresher article on Beacon’s website to learn more about best practices for construction site excavation and trenching.
Dennis O'Neill, President of Beacon Consulting Group, Inc., and John Dreste of Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP, were the featured speakers at theApril 2nd meeting of the Chicago Surety Claims Association. Their topic was "Is What's Old New Again? 2010 AIA and Other New Bond Forms: Risks, Rewards and Protocol." The presentation reviewed some of the key considerations that sureties, outside counsel, and their consultants must be aware of related to new bond forms and information found in the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) most recent Bond Form publications. It also discussed practical steps that can be taken to mitigate claims under the Bond Forms.
Beacon Consulting Group has extensive experience working on public facilities and transportation infrastructure projects, including many surety / construction consulting assignments. This project entailed construction consulting related to the Assembly Square MBTA Station, in Somerville, MA. MBTA stands for “Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.” The agency is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail, and ferry routes in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area. The MBTA system is one of the oldest and largest mass transit systems in the U.S.
Yogi Berra famously said “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” At Beacon Consulting Group, we provide a wide range of professional services that are “All About The Plan.” From construction project management to bid review, cost estimating, scheduling and funds control, virtually all of our services help clients to more efficiently plan and execute projects, while managing risk, controlling costs and achieving desired objectives.
Beacon Consulting Group has extensive experience working on school construction projects, including many surety / construction consulting assignments. This project entailed the renovation of a high school cafeteria, lunchroom seating and concession stand areas at Dobbs Ferry Middle School & High School located in Westchester County, NY.
Garrett Murray is a senior project manager with a long track record of providing outstanding service to Beacon’s clients related to Surety Consulting, Construction Project Management, Claims Analysis, and other construction-related consulting areas. He has worked on projects ranging in size from $500K to $75M. Garrett holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil Engineering) and graduated with honors from National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway. He is experienced in both design and build, which makes him an asset on any construction management or consulting assignment. He is highly proficient in AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office, Expedition, Primavera, HecRAS, CADS and ANSYS .
There are many options and solutions to choose from when it comes to commercial roofing projects. Beacon Consulting Group (along with our sister company, Beacon Merchant Construction), has extensive experience managing the replacement, repair, and upgrade of flat roofing systems. Knowing the ins and outs of roofing system specification, as well as the ability to properly manage the installation (and/or renovation) process is critical to ensuring that the completed project will perform according to manufacturer’s specifications and for achieving the desired service life.
“03/03/03” is an easy date for us to remember! Today (March 3, 2015), Beacon Consulting Group celebrates its 12th birthday. The past 12 years have been incredible. We have worked for some of the best clients in the world, helped turn around construction projects all over the U.S. and have built one of the best construction consulting teams in the business. A big Thank You to everyone who has been involved in Beacon Consulting Group’s journey along the way!