What is a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)? Dec 20

What is a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)?

There are a number of different types of engineering drawings, a P&ID being one of them. A P&ID, or piping and instrumentation diagram, is a schematic illustration of piping and related components showing how they are interconnected and indicating the flow of... Read more
Matterport Camera: What is it and Why do we Use it? Dec 13

Matterport Camera: What is it and Why do we Use it?

The Matterport Pro2 camera is a professional-grade 3D scanner that transforms real spaces into accurate 3D models.  The camera, paired with its software, produces high quality 3D representations of a space, allowing users to virtually walk through it at any time, from... Read more
Project Highlight – DL&W Station Renovation Dec 7

Project Highlight – DL&W Station Renovation

Encorus Group has been working as a sub-consultant to Mott-MacDonald for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) at the DL&W terminal station. The metro station, originally built in 1917, served as a main-line terminal before being converted into... Read more
What is Hydrometer Analysis Testing? Dec 6

What is Hydrometer Analysis Testing?

Hydrometer analysis testing is one of the services offered by Encorus’ civil testing group. This procedure measures the particle-size distribution of fine-grained soils to ensure the integrity of subject materials.  Particle size is important in determining whether a... Read more
What Does a Drafter do? Nov 29

What Does a Drafter do?

What is drafting? Drafting, also known as technical drawing, is the creation of accurate representations of objects, systems, or building structures for technical, architectural, or engineering purposes. These skilled professionals are known as drafters. A drafter’s... Read more
Encorus Group Staff Spotlight: Ben Hrycik, PE Nov 22

Encorus Group Staff Spotlight: Ben Hrycik, PE

Senior mechanical engineer, Ben Hrycik, PE, has been a part of our team since 2009. Ben earned his PE license in 2015 and currently works on a variety of mechanical design projects. Let’s get to know him a little better! How did you get started in your career? I... Read more
Sustainability – Encorus is Committed! Nov 1

Sustainability – Encorus is Committed!

What does sustainability mean? Sustainability consists of meeting the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care, and social well-being. Here at Encorus Group,... Read more