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Charging into the Future! Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in your Community

Charging into the Future! Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in your Community

  • Posted: Dec 28, 2022
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Charging into the Future! Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in your Community

Through innovation, electric vehicles are trending in popularity, and are becoming more commonplace in society. As more people are considering to buy electric vehicles, thought has to be also given on how to provide the means to charge them. While single family home owners install charging stations for their vehicle as part of their vehicle buying considerations, communities such as Condominium Associations that have common element parking facilities generally do not have existing car charging facilities for their residents. Associations may look to the future of their Community, and may consider the value and feasibility for installing charging stations. Having charging stations is a potential selling point for prospective residents, as some may currently use electric vehicles and would prefer residences with charging facilities. For current residents, it can also be seen as a perk, as it allows them the option to acquire an electric vehicle that they otherwise could not have practical usage of. In some situations, Associations also will need to address legislation on car charging stations that might affect the existing Association’s rules/bylaws in regards to these stations.

However, as many Communities were originally built without consideration to future charging stations, Associations will need to determine how robust their existing electrical infrastructure is to accept these new installations. The Falcon Group can help your Community with your charging station needs. We can provide an assessment of the existing site and existing electrical systems, and identify key points of the feasibility of installing new charging stations, such as:

Determination of existing electrical capacity
Quantity of charging stations based on available space and electrical capacity.
Potential locations the charging stations
Required real estate for new electrical infrastructure for the charging stations.
Recommendations of electrical system upgrades (including service upgrades) needed to meet your Community’s target.
Potential federal/state incentives for installing charging stations.

Falcon also offers full design, bidding and construction administration services for charging station installations that meets your Community’s needs.

Contact The Falcon Group today and one of our experts will focus on all of your building and association’s specific needs.

Reza Koosha-Mirsaidi

Senior Electrical Engineer

 

 

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Important Hurricane Ian Recovery Information from the Falcon Emergency Service Team

Important Hurricane Ian Recovery Information from the Falcon Emergency Service Team

  • Posted: Oct 12, 2022
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Building Envelope & Façade Inspections

Our structural engineers will design, plan and execute your project, tailored to suit each individual’s specific needs and budgets. Our engineers will inspect all materials used to ensure the strength and stability of your structure from low-, mid-, to high-rise structures and facilities. Falcon’s engineers pride themselves on ensuring the services and recommendations provided to each of our clients are held at the desired level of individualized care and attention.

  • High Rise & Mid Rise Façade Inspections & Repair/Restoration/Replacement

  • Stucco & Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) Evaluations & Repair

  • Mid Rise & Low Rise Siding Inspections & Repair Replacement

  • Roof Inspections & Repair/Replacement

  • Water Infiltration Investigation & Remediation

  • Window & Door Replacement Design

  • Balcony & Deck Repair/Restoration/Replacement

  • Foundation Inspections & Waterproofing

  • Parking Garage Inspections & Repair/Restoration

  • Firewall / Fire Separation Assembly Inspections & Remediation

 

Building Envelope & Façade Inspections -Our structural engineers will design, plan and execute your project, tailored to suit each individual’s specific needs and budgets.  By A leader in the industry by providing professional, cost effective and innovative architectural and engineering designs, solutions and services through the use of highly qualified staff and outstanding customer service.


In case you missed it! Below is the link to the recording from yesterday’s fantastic webinar featuring Sinisa Kolar, P.E., Principal, on Extreme Weather in South Florida and Preventative Maintenance.
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Important Hurricane Ian Recovery Information from the Falcon Emergency Service Team 

Important Hurricane Ian Recovery Information from the Falcon Emergency Service Team 

  • Posted: Oct 10, 2022
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Engineers • Architects • Drone Services • Capital Reserve Specialists • Energy Consultants • Litigation Experts

Important Hurricane Ian Recovery Information from the Falcon Emergency Service Team 

In the event your home or business has suffered storm damage as a result of Hurricane Ian, The Falcon Group is here to help. The Falcon Group has been in business for over 25 years with extensive experience in post-disaster recovery. As one of South Florida’s largest forensic engineering and restoration engineering firms with over 40 local engineers, architects, and technical staff in South Florida, we have strategically-located offices in St. Petersburg, West Palm Beach, and Miami ready to mobilize. Falcon has successfully worked with numerous clients (commercial, residential, legal, public adjusters) and assisted in recovery of claims in excess of $500 million throughout South Florida.

The Falcon team can also provide the following services:

Emergency Damage Infrastructure Evaluations

Windstorm and Flooding Safety Evaluations, as per ATC https://www.atcouncil.org/pdfs/ATC45appendixE.pdf

Structural Damage Assessments

Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicle (UAV Drone) Inspections of roofing, and visible structures

Sea Wall Inspections

Building Envelope Evaluations

Insurance Causation Reports


The Falcon team of engineers, forensic experts, and drone pilots are standing by to fully assist you in navigating through the difficult claims, analysis, and rebuilding process.

You can reach our disaster recovery experts at 813-438-3568:

Sinisa Kolar, P.E., FBRSE – Principal SKolar@thefalcongroup.us

William Pyznar, P.E. – Principal WPyznar@thefalcongroup.us

CONTACT US

1211 1st Avenue, N., Suite 300

St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(813) 438-3568

15405 NW 7th Avenue

Miami, FL 33169

(305) 663-1970

5651 Corporate Way, Suite 4

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

(561) 290-0504

 

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The Falcon Group is hiring! – apply to team Falcon today!

The Falcon Group is hiring! – apply to team Falcon today!

  • Posted: Aug 09, 2022
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The Falcon Group is hiring!
Here at Falcon, we are committed to forming meaningful connections, partnerships, and strive each day to foster a sense of belonging and empowerment. We value our diverse workforce and as a result, are a blended family of skilled, educated professionals committed to innovation. Just within out 100+ employees, we have over 20 languages spoken!

Click below to apply to team Falcon today!

https://lnkd.in/e_3gwYMY

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Association Managers and Board of Directors, review and ensure that your capital reserve study is accurate and up-to-date. by The Falcon Group

Association Managers and Board of Directors, review and ensure that your capital reserve study is accurate and up-to-date. by The Falcon Group

  • Posted: Apr 26, 2022
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Association Managers and Board of Directors review and ensure that your capital reserve study is accurate and up-to-date.

by The Falcon Group

Are You Ready ?

We strongly encourage, that every year around this time association managers and Board of Directors review and ensure that your capital reserve study is accurate and up-to-date. This is one of the smartest decisions a board will make for the future of the association. It is an easy and effective way to ensure your community’s capital replacement items are being properly funded with minimal impact on the individual homeowners.

 

To stay on track for a healthy financial future, it is recommended that your Reserve Study be updated every three (3) years

Please contact our Reserve Specialists today for an new or updated reserve study.

 

 

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We are excited to announce to the Falcon team our new Chief Financial Officer, Clifton McElyea!

We are excited to announce to the Falcon team our new Chief Financial Officer, Clifton McElyea!

  • Posted: Mar 24, 2022
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We are excited to announce to the Falcon team our new Chief Financial Officer, Clifton McElyea! 

Clif brings 20+ years of experience in progressive leadership roles, including serving as CFO of a major provider of advanced technology solutions across the federal, state, municipal, commercial, and petrochemical refinery markets, and extensive experience with A/E firms. He has a wide technical accounting foundation with experience in public accounting, US GAAP, controls, reporting, systems, FP&A, corporate development, and treasury and strong penchant for building consensus, creating effective relationships, and negotiation skills. 

Clif is passionate about solving dynamic problems with creative solutions and will be responsible for driving the company’s overall financial strategy, including growth plans as we continue to expand our footprint. He will be playing an important role building a strong finance team with deep expertise and assisting with all 10 of Falcon’s offices. The dedication he’s shown throughout his career in unlocking business potential is invaluable to this next chapter with the Falcon Team.

Welcome to the team Clif!

CONTACT US (through our SFPMA Membership Page)

The Falcon Group
95 Mount Bethel Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 595-0050
www.thefalcongroup.us

Join The Falcon Group in congratulating our two newest Principals of the firm!  Mr. Steven Lang, R.A., AIA, NCARB  and Mr. Sinisa Kolar, P.E.

Join The Falcon Group in congratulating our two newest Principals of the firm! Mr. Steven Lang, R.A., AIA, NCARB and Mr. Sinisa Kolar, P.E.

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Join The Falcon Group in congratulating our two newest Principals of the firm!

Mr. Steven Lang, R.A., AIA, NCARB

and Mr. Sinisa Kolar, P.E.

Steve Lang oversees Falcon’s building envelope division for the New Jersey, New York State and Connecticut regions. His responsibilities encompass all low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise building envelope and roof related projects within these regions. Steve has been the architect of record on 250 successful roof replacements. He assists clients in identifying deficient conditions, executing detailed investigations of specific concerns or complaints, developing repair details and specifications, and oversees a team of Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Architects.

Sinisa Kolar is based out of the Miami office for The Falcon Group and brings over a decade of both international and domestic experience in all aspects of construction and engineering to the firm. Some of his responsibilities include design, construction, quality control, litigation support, retrofit and repairs of various residential and commercial structures. He works very closely with developers, contractors, attorneys, management companies, condominium and homeowner associations, private clients as well as architects and engineers.

Congratulations to you both on your new positions at The Falcon Group and we cannot wait to see all of the successes and what the future holds with you two as Principals!

CONTACT US

www.thefalcongroup.us

info@thefalcongroup.us

(908) 595-0050

The Falcon Group’s 25th Anniversary, we are ecstatic to announce our relocation to our new 22,000 SF Headquarters

The Falcon Group’s 25th Anniversary, we are ecstatic to announce our relocation to our new 22,000 SF Headquarters

  • Posted: Sep 29, 2021
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In anticipation of The Falcon Group’s 25th Anniversary, we are ecstatic to announce our relocation to our new 22,000 SF Headquarters’ office to 95 Mount Bethel Road in Warren, New Jersey. In conjunction with our move, we have gone live TODAY with the rebranding of the company.

Please check out our new logo and modernized website at www.thefalcongroup.us. The website features information about who we are, services and projects we have performed throughout the different regions, educational content, and so much more!

You will also notice that we have unified our email address domain to match our new website so be on the lookout for any emails from @thefalcongroup.us.

Our principals Andrew Amorosi, William Pyznar, and Anthony Volpe are proud to see The Falcon Group continue to grow.

Andrew Amorosi: “What started out as a 2 person firm has now grown to one of 110+. So proud of all our team members, we truly have the greatest group of individuals and I am humbled by their dedication to our company.  The heart stopping, record breaking, earth shaking, legendary Falcon Group.” 

William Pyznar: “Our Falcon brand is now widely recognized across nearly 1800 miles from VT to the Florida keys. We owe this all to the hardworking individuals that move us forward one communication, one task, one satisfied customer at a time. We are proud of the first 25 years and look forward to the relationships, opportunities and growth the next 25 years will bring!”

Anthony Volpe: “The Falcon Group is more than a full service architectural and engineering consulting firm. We are a team of hardworking professional committed to delivering an outstanding product and providing value to our clients and the communities which we work. Congratulations to our entire team on 25 years and looking forward to the next 25 years and beyond.”

Contact us at:

(800) 839-7740

www.thefalcongroup.us

marketing@thefalcongroup.us

 

 

 

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