Building on Trust, Delivering Results: Godfrey Hoffman Hodge Celebrates 100 Years! We’re pleased to share the news of this milestone and look forward to continuing to do what we’ve been doing for a century: providing our clients with fast, accurate and quality services. Here’s a brief history of how we got here: 1924: The story begins when two young engineers, recent Yale graduate Lewis Stein and Constantine “Gus” Giordano meet while working for the City of New Haven Engineering Department. Together, they set out on their own and forge a partnership in New Haven, laying the foundation for a l ..read more

Meet Surveyor Calvin Weingart, P.L.S. A Q & A with a 25 year veteran surveyor, Calvin finds passion and inspiration in his work and brings that to GHH’s clients on every project.  How long have you worked at GHH?I have worked here since June 15, 1998, so a little over 25 years. What do you do an why do you do it?I am a Professional Licensed Land Surveyor.  I do it because it is a good mix of outdoor physical activity and indoor intellectual activity.   I’ve been the Survey Manager at Godfrey Hoffman Hodge since 2015. I enjoy every aspect of the position from initial cl ..read more

This Is How We Do It… This sequential photo montage highlights all the phases involved in preparing a site for the construction of a new building.  The undeveloped, overgrown site in Hamden, CT at commencement of survey work.  Site conditions during field work with survey gear.  As we often do, our crew contends with towering, tangling vegetation.  A year later, after site design and the permitting process, the finished plan set is delivered to the town permitting agency.  The site is cleared and prepared for construction.  The crew and survey instrument are in ..read more

Foundation Rising. Building a solid foundation is a critical part of any construction project, and it requires careful planning and execution every step of the way. At GHH, we understand the importance of getting every detail right, from the initial site survey to the final construction stakeout. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a project that is now seeing the foundation rising, one form at a time.  This project started with a site survey, which allowed us to gather important information about the site’s topography, existing structures, and potential obstacles. Based on the results ..read more

          Accuracy Matters. We incorporate the latest tools and technology in pursuit of capturing robust surveying data in the most efficient manner – all for the benefit or our clients. Here, Calvin Weingart enters flight data and commences a drone flight. Utilizing this tool gives the ability to augment data collection on sites. In this case we are doing so in Wallingford and East Haven, CT. Once the flight is complete, team member Ben Weingart monitors the collection of GPS data on a ground control point. This data allows the team to precisely relate ground positi ..read more

How GHH Helps When You Call… A short interview with GHH Office Manager Maria Latella lets you know how we can help you with your needs and goals. A GHH inquiry intake story: What does a typical request look like? Depends on the caller’s specific survey or engineering needs but most of the calls are for services related to residential property, commercial property, elevation certificates, additions, subdivisions or construction layout. What kind of information do you need or are listening for during these conversations? It starts with contact information, who a proposal should be sent to (it d ..read more

Terminalia: Ancient Rome’s February Festival Land Surveying Celebrated at the end of the Roman Year (February 23rd) What is Terminalia? February 23rd boasts this festival. It is named after the Ancient Roman God of land boundaries, Terminus. Terminus was portrayed as a stone with no arms or legs, symbolizing the boundary marker between plots of land. This portrayal of Terminus was especially important in emphasizing how the boundaries were binding. The name is derived from the Latin word for such a boundary. Romans believed that a sacrificial festival must occur at the end of each calendar ye ..read more

Subdividing land requires careful planning well ahead of the time at which the subdivision will occur. However, if you plan accordingly and consult with experts, subdividing land can be successful! Do not attempt a project of this complexity on your own in a DIY (do it yourself) manner. Lean on our team for assistance, follow the tips detailed below, and this process will prove as smooth as possible. Mind the Steps Necessary for Subdivision Subdividing a piece of land into smaller pieces for residential and commercial use requires attention to detail. This is not a single step process in the s ..read more

Lyman Hall Launches Survey Module GHH is pleased to play our part in this new and exciting program… In September 2022, Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford launched a surveying module in the Agriculture Science Department. The objective of the one semester course is to provide exposure to the career field and basic skill training. Students who take the course are immersed in basic surveying, mapping concepts and introduced to the standards of work and expectations for the surveying profession. Throughout the course students gain skills in operating tools for land measurement, reading and mak ..read more

Catch Up with the GHH Team GHH has been busier than ever this summer! Calvin Weingart shares the behind-the-scenes of laying out test pits to determine soil suitability for septic systems in North Stonington, CT. Zach Weingart and Jeff Plourde precisely check the positioning and data input of the S6 total station and targets in Branford, CT. A quality construction project begins with a quality survey control network.  Adam Hoffman drives a steel rod into its respective location to create a permanent reference point for a client. While modern technology and technological advances have be ..read more