by Neal Hingorany | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog
Filling in flood zones is a complicated subject. As a consultant, it can be a challenging recommendation to offer. The case is a fairly simple one to make: building sites are not often improved and it may be a once in a lifetime or a once in a 50 year period...
by Neal Hingorany | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog
Last month I took part in a discussion with Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Rep. Laura Carson about Aquidneck Island sea-level rise and the subsequent coastal planning that’s taking place. I was also joined by Mark Thomspon (Newport Restoration Foundation) and Bob...
by Neal Hingorany | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog
The main goal of the project planning phase is to provide proposals and estimates to clients that are clear and comprehensive. We want our clients to be able to understand our proposals (and have a clear total) so that they have reliable figures when they do their own...
by Neal Hingorany | Feb 27, 2020 | Blog
Understanding a client’s project budget is crucial for the design and planning process. Some clients are often unwilling to divulge specific budgets, for a variety of reasons. This can lead to an inefficient or ineffective design process. The core of this post is to...
by Neal Hingorany | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog
* This article is not a suitable replacement for a detailed and site-specific project review by a consulting Surveyor, Engineer or Architect. This is intended as an overview which will enable clients to understand the necessary permitting pathways for project...
by Neal Hingorany | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
Today you’ll learn what a V Zone is! Using soils, geotechnical data and site information (as well as site data, the flood zone, grades, architectural design, etc.), we are able to design an appropriate foundation for any home or structure. How that’s done...
by Neal Hingorany | Dec 5, 2018 | Blog
If you’ve landed here, you probably need a survey done. You’re in the right place. What this post attempts to do is outline the general types of surveys available and provide a few examples of what types of surveys work for what types of problems (e.g. I want to...
by Neal Hingorany | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
This article is principally for homeowners in Rhode Island who are building a new home or looking to have a septic system designed. We perform system designs (Title V) in Massachusetts, but MA predominantly uses conventional septic systems with some rudimentary...
by Neal Hingorany | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog
The first thing I would say to a new client about new construction or a substantial rehab (>50% building value) in flood zones is don’t do it, unless you can afford to lose it. First time homebuyers, homebuyers financing a significant portion of the property,...
by Neal Hingorany | Sep 24, 2018 | Blog
Basements can be great, if they are well designed; if you just went out and dug a basement sized hole in your yard, chances are it would fill up with water sooner or later. Part of our job is to make sure that does not happen. Basements are a relatively inexpensive...
