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How to Manage Environmental Reviews for Affordable Housing

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP8 October, 2020 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
environmental reviews

Federal and state funds for affordable housing developments can make these projects profitable and attractive for developers. However, it’s important that those who are new to government-funded affordable housing construction be aware that the environmental review process will be different. Any project fully or partially funded by federal and/or state governments, such as through the…

How to Make Affordable Housing Development Better with GLE

Edmund Smith1 October, 2020 Edmund Smith
affordable housing development

When it comes to providing affordable housing units, there is a lot of direct social benefit to communities, while offering a financial opportunity for investors, syndicators and lenders. But the opportunity comes with significant risks due to the unique requirements for these projects. From the language in the construction contract to the necessity of ensuring…

How the Affordable Housing Crisis Threatens the Economy

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP3 February, 2020 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Affordable Housing Crisis

The affordable housing crisis isn’t just a problem for low-income families. It’s a problem for entire communities and economies, and it’s threatening to devastate many urban areas around the country. The Nature and History of the Affordable Housing Crisis In urban areas around the country, low-income families and individuals struggle to afford housing that provides…

Here Are Our Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2018

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP9 January, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP

2018 was a year of enormous growth for us at GLE. We added 19 new team members and added 332 new clients in addition to our existing client base. At the same time, we continued our commitment to provide you with timely, useful information and news on topics that are important to you through our…

Everything You Need to Know About Hillsborough’s New School Tax

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP5 December, 2018 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP

When Danielle Anderson’s children came home from school soaked in sweat from the heat in their classrooms, she was appalled. But it kept happening, day after day. “If I did that and my kids didn’t have A/C, I’d be in trouble,” Anderson told Spectrum News 9. “So I don’t understand why it’s okay for the…

What You Need to Know to Choose the Right Commercial Roof Type

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP22 August, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
aerial top view of commercial roof

Low sloped (commonly referred to as flat roofs) commercial roof materials have come a long way in the 35 years I’ve been in the business. What was standard practice when I began my career is no longer considered best practice, and some of the new materials blow the old ones out of the water when…

Are You Considering a Green Roof? Here’s What You Need to Know

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP15 August, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
rendering of office building featuring a green roof with trees and grass areas
The idea of a roof covered with thriving vegetation has a way of firing the imagination. It’s easy to envision the beauty of an entire city’s infrastructure covered not in asphalt and modified bitumen, but in grass and flowers, like something out of a fantasy movie. While the vision may seem far-fetched right now, green...

How to Choose a Roof Type for Your Home

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP31 July, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
man on roof applying the roof type for your residence

Though it’s hardly the sexiest thing about your house, the roof is one of your home’s most important components. A well-built roof will withstand wind, weather, rain, and storms to keep your home dry and snug year-round. And, a well-chosen roof type for your home can enhance the appearance and value of your home. This…

Here Are Your Top 10 Favorite Posts from 2017

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP4 January, 2018 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Top 10

As we head into the new year, we like to look back to see which of our posts you enjoyed in the previous year, so we can bring you more of what you want. We thought it would be fun for you to see which of our posts were the most popular in 2017. Based…

How to Estimate the Cost of a Commercial Roof Replacement

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP27 February, 2017 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
commercial roof replacement, replacement cost

The roof is one of the most important, and also one of the most expensive, components of any building. For that reason, when a problem arises, the building owner should first consider whether to repair rather than replace. Understanding the primary cost factors involved in a commercial roof replacement can help in that decision, as…

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