Congratulations, Andy Wiedemann! Dec 23

Congratulations, Andy Wiedemann!

Please join us in congratulating Andrew J. Wiedemann for passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in fire protection! Andy, a graduate of Alfred State College, recently celebrated his tenth year with Encorus.  His successful completion of the exam... Read more
Control Systems Engineering Dec 20

Control Systems Engineering

One of the lesser known services that Encorus Group offers is control systems engineering design. This discipline is relatively broad, so Senior Electrical Engineer Tom Gilmartin elaborates on when control systems engineering is widely used, which is in the... Read more
Happy Holidays! Dec 17

Happy Holidays!

We recently celebrated the holidays with our Encorus family!  Head over to our Facebook page to vote for your favorite party photo! Happy holidays from the Encorus family to... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Forensic Engineering Dec 6

Fun Fact Friday: Forensic Engineering

Many people are familiar with the common types of engineering: civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental, structural, and so on. But one discipline that might not be so widely known is forensic engineering, also referred to as investigative engineering. Forensic... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Seismic Design Nov 29

Fun Fact Friday: Seismic Design

During the design phase of a structure, there are certain loading conditions that engineers need to take into consideration. One of those loading conditions is seismic load, which is a dynamic load caused by the acceleration of the earth supporting the structure.... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Shipping Container Evaluations Nov 22

Fun Fact Friday: Shipping Container Evaluations

Encorus’s Structural Engineering department provides more than just structural designs. One of our many capabilities is shipping container evaluations. Our shipping container evaluations have been requested by both manufacturers and the end users. The typical contents... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing Nov 15

Fun Fact Friday: Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) testing is a method of measuring the strength of loose soil that has not been disturbed, or compacted materials under existing field conditions. This is an important test to perform if any type of construction is planned for the area.... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: NEPA Review Nov 8

Fun Fact Friday: NEPA Review

One of the several environmental services that Encorus offers is a NEPA review. NEPA is a very important component in the environmental engineering field, but many non-environmental engineers may not know what NEPA is in the first place, let alone if they need a NEPA... Read more