Energy Efficiency geothermal heating and cooling Utility & Community Solar Understanding OBBBA: What it Means for Building and Energy Projects The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) introduces changes to the timelines, requirements, and funding structures for a wide range of building and energy-related projects. These updates will affect how certain technologies, including solar, geothermal, and other energy efficiency systems, are planned, permitted, and implemented across sectors. Project teams and stakeholders should be aware of shifting … Continued
Architecture Company News Construction Management Master Builder® Public Safety Robert Barteck Joins the Emergency Services Team We’re very pleased to welcome Bob Barteck to our Emergency Services team. Bob comes to Wendel with over 30 years of experience in the Emergency Services industry, including serving as a former Fire Chief. He also has extensive experience in Construction Management. In addition to his wealth of experience in emergency services and construction management, … Continued
Energy Efficiency Sustainability Department of Energy Launches 179D Portal The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 revised the 179D deduction, creating two pathways to compliance. The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the 179D Portal, making it easier for building owners to estimate federal tax deductions for energy-efficient improvements. This new tool helps evaluate potential deductions through both traditional and alternative compliance pathways for qualifying upgrades, starting in tax … Continued
Civil Engineering Utility & Community Solar Visual Impact Mitigation for Solar Arrays Solar energy has continued to gain popularity in recent years, and with increased funding on clean energy coming into play going forward, the industry will only continue to grow. As we’ve worked with private developers and municipalities to help design and implement their solar solutions, we’ve continued developing strategies to mitigate some of the challenges … Continued
Architecture Company News Immersion™ Landscape Architecture Botanical Gardens Selects Architect for Upcoming Expansion The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Erie County Department of Public Works have selected Wendel, in partnership with lead architects; Bucholz McEvoy Architects, to design their multi-million-dollar expansion. Over the past several years, the Botanical Gardens has been working on an expansion plan to meet the community’s overwhelming requests to be able to … Continued