# Quandel: Build a Better Future > The Quandel Family Of Companies Aims To Be The Leader In Well\-Managed Construction Project Planning \& Execution\. Construction Management, Building Services, \& More\. Generated by Yoast SEO v26.8, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Level 1: Basic Energy Audit](https://quandel.com/services/energy-conservation-solutions/energy-audits/level-one-2/): A Level 1 Energy Audit as defined by ASHRAE is a simple audit that assesses your facility’s energy balance, financial analysis, and detailed energy conservation measures \(ECMs\)\. - [Home](https://quandel.com/): A leader in the construction industry since 1882, we are in the fifth generation of family leadership\. - [Quandel Golf Classic](https://quandel.com/golf-classic/) - [Blog](https://quandel.com/blog/): Check out the latest topics in our industry\! - [J\. Vinton Schafer](https://quandel.com/schafer/): Starting as a homebuilder in 1919, J\. Vinton Schafer Construction, LLC, a \Quandel Enterprises Company\ \(J\. Vinton Schafer\), has built a reputation on superior customer service, quality construction, and community involvement in the Maryland marketplace\. Serving both public and private communities for over 100 years, J\. Vinton Schafer offers resources, a network of associations, and relationships to complete your project in a timely and successful manner\. ## Posts - [What Are ASHRAE Energy Audits?](https://quandel.com/news-item/what-are-ashrae-energy-audits/) - [Benefits of Hiring An Energy Conservation Consultant](https://quandel.com/news-item/benefits-of-hiring-an-energy-conservation-consultant/) - [What Happens During A Facility Needs Assessment?](https://quandel.com/news-item/what-happens-during-a-facility-needs-assessment/) - [How Wastewater Heat Recovery Can Help Facilities Reduce Energy Costs](https://quandel.com/news-item/how-wastewater-heat-recovery-can-help-facilities-reduce-energy-costs/) - [How Does A Data Center Water Retention System Work?](https://quandel.com/news-item/how-does-a-data-center-water-retention-system-work/) ## Projects - [VOPA Tiny Homes Community](https://quandel.com/project/vopa-tiny-homes-community/): Veterans Grove is a design\-build tiny home community for Veterans Outreach of PA, featuring 15 units and a 6,000 SF support center for veterans\. - [Howard County Public Schools Applications and Research Laboratory \(ARL\)](https://quandel.com/project/howard-county-public-schools-applications-and-research-laboratory-arl/): This ambitious project involved the complete replacement of all exterior walls, enhancing the building envelope’s integrity and improving energy efficiency\. - [University of Maryland Baltimore School of Dentistry \- Ambulatory Center](https://quandel.com/project/university-of-maryland-baltimore-school-of-dentistry-ambulatory-center/): The renovation project at the School of Dentistry involves the transformation of existing office space into a state\-of\-the\-art Ambulatory Surgery Center, addressing the critical need for enhanced sedation and anesthesia services\. - [University Of Maryland Baltimore \- 500 W Lexington Streetscape](https://quandel.com/project/university-of-maryland-baltimore-500-w-lexington-streetscape/): This project is part of UMB’s broader initiative to enhance community engagement and improve campus connectivity, particularly linking to the newly renovated Lexington Market\. - [University of Maryland College Park Cole Head House/ Culture Center Fit\-Out](https://quandel.com/project/university-of-maryland-college-park-cole-head-house-culture-center-fit-out/): J\. Vinton Schafer Construction provided preconstruction and construction services for the Cole Head House Renovation project, improving ADA accessibility throughout the Head House and fully replacing the existing HVAC equipment\. ## Places - [Pyramid Construction](https://quandel.com/places/pyramid-construction/) - [Geisinger Wyoming Valley Pharmacy Hub](https://quandel.com/places/geisinger-wyoming-valley-pharmacy-hub/) - [Veterans Grove Tiny Homes Community](https://quandel.com/places/veterans-grove-tiny-homes-community/) - [Quandel Construction Group](https://quandel.com/places/quandel-construction-group/) - [Maryland Stadium Authority Blue Line Civic Plaza](https://quandel.com/places/blue-line-civic-plaza/) ## Leadership - [Stephen Spade](https://quandel.com/news-item/leadership/stephen-spade/) - [Gregory J\. Bara](https://quandel.com/news-item/leadership/gregory-j-bara/) - [Shawn A\. Nicholson](https://quandel.com/news-item/leadership/shawn-nicholson/) - [Nicholas G\. Bagdonis](https://quandel.com/news-item/leadership/nicholas-g-bagdonis/) - [Sarah A\. Knehr, CHC](https://quandel.com/news-item/leadership/sarah-a-knehr/) ## Testimonials - [James Devers, R\.A\.](https://quandel.com/news-item/client-testimonials/james-devers-r-a/) - [Mark Jaros](https://quandel.com/news-item/client-testimonials/mark-jaros/) - [Robert Dash](https://quandel.com/news-item/client-testimonials/robert-dash/) - [Chris Schwartz, CCM](https://quandel.com/news-item/client-testimonials/chris-schwartz-ccm/) - [Troy Todd](https://quandel.com/news-item/client-testimonials/troy-todd/) ## Community Organizations - [Ronald McDonald House](https://quandel.com/news-item/quandel-community/ronald-mcdonald-house/) - [UPMC Pinnacle](https://quandel.com/news-item/quandel-community/upmc-pinnacle/) - [Bethesda Mission](https://quandel.com/news-item/quandel-community/bethesda-mission/) - [The Y](https://quandel.com/news-item/quandel-community/the-y/) - [Building Congress \& Exchange](https://quandel.com/news-item/quandel-community/building-congress-exchange/) ## Safety Talks - [Electrical Energized Work](https://quandel.com/news-item/safety-talks/electrical-energized-work/): Working on or near energized electrical equipment can expose workers to deadly shock, arc flash, and explosion hazards, making proper planning, de\-energization, and adherence to OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements essential to preventing serious injury or death\. - [Welding \& Cutting](https://quandel.com/news-item/safety-talks/welding-cutting/): Every welding and cutting job presents serious fire, explosion, burn, and toxic fume hazards—understanding proper equipment inspection, PPE, ventilation, and safe work practices can prevent life\-changing injuries and save lives\. - [Suspended and Swing Stage Scaffolds](https://quandel.com/news-item/safety-talks/suspended-and-swing-stage-scaffolds/): Falls, equipment failures, and rigging issues continue to cause serious injuries and deaths on suspended scaffolds\. Read this guide to understand the key risks, OSHA requirements, and safety measures that can prevent accidents\. - [Scaffolding](https://quandel.com/news-item/safety-talks/scaffolding-3/): Learn how proper scaffold inspections, competent supervision, and daily safety checks help prevent falls, scaffold failures, and serious injuries before work begins\. - [Generator Safety](https://quandel.com/news-item/safety-talks/generator-safety-2/): Learn the essential generator safety practices that prevent electrical shock, carbon monoxide po ## Type - [section](https://quandel.com/news-item/layout_type/section/) - [module](https://quandel.com/news-item/layout_type/module/) - [row](https://quandel.com/news-item/layout_type/row/) - [layout](https://quandel.com/news-item/layout_type/layout/) ## Module Width - [regular](https://quandel.com/news-item/module_width/regular/) - [fullwidth](https://quandel.com/news-item/module_width/fullwidth/) ## Scope - [not\_global](https://quandel.com/news-item/scope/not_global/) - [global](https://quandel.com/news-item/scope/global/) ## Place Categories - [Projects](https://quandel.com/places/category/projects/) - [Offices](https://quandel.com/places/category/offices/) ## Store Categories - [Quandel Enterprises](https://quandel.com/categories/quandel-enterprises/) - [Pyramid Construction](https://quandel.com/categories/pyramid-construction/) - [Quandel Construction](https://quandel.com/categories/quandel-construction/) - [J\. 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