Did you know that only one in three construction projects will stay within their projected budget and finish on time? For almost any gig, multiple moving parts could potentially cause overruns and schedule delays. And if history is any indicator...
You’ve probably heard the business phrase, “Pray for the best and prepare for the worst.” Although you hope it doesn’t occur, a disaster could be lurking around the corner any minute. Whether it’s a natural disaster or a data security...
Contractor fraud occurs when an individual or firm engages in illegal activity designed to scam clients during the construction, renovation, or repair work they’ve been hired to complete. While there are numerous means by which contractor fraud can occur, most...
For site safety to be effective, it must be ingrained into the culture of construction and engineering firms. While every firm knows that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state-level labor departments mandate certain safety standards, it’s not...
Learn more about how we can help your firm better compete for federally funded projects with our SBA 8(a) certification. We have the experience, services, and staff you need to make your project a success. We have performed projects for...
Case Study: Emergency Design-Build Alternate Care Facility for COVID-19 Patients on St. Croix Introduction In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, a high percentage of projects are “off the beaten path” and are considered remote locations. This aspect...
This year we continue our quarterly #MFSPicks Staff Photo Contest. It's one of our initiatives to help keep our civil engineering and construction staff stay connected, even though they are working from different places and regions. A special thank you...
Soon after the events of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake on January 7th, 2020, our office in Puerto Rico coordinated a volunteer mission to the affected southern region of Puerto Rico. The brigade of volunteers, which consisted of both administrative and...
Early January, the South of Puerto Rico was struck by 6.4 magnitude earthquake that rattled the entire island, crippling infrastructure, leaving it without electricity for days and weeks in some areas, declaring a state of emergency and causing billions in...
In November we continued our monthly #MFSPicks Photography Contest, choosing both a runner up and overall winner. The theme for this month's contest was "Where in the World is MFS," resulting in quite a few amazing (if some interesting) photos...