FAQ

How long has Bailey Engineering Corporation been in business?

The company originated as Bailey & Associates, Inc. in 1981. The name changed several times as different associates were added, who of course wanted their names listed as partners, but then Bailey Engineering Corporation returned to a simple name model, with the founding partner's name only. 

What type of engineering does Bailey Engineering Corporation (BEC) do?

Bailey Engineering Corporation focuses on the Built Environment, dealing with the systems, construction and environmental control as well as maintainability and operational aspects. Our engineers have experience in mechanical, electrical and structural engineering with regards to buildings. 

Are BEC's engineers licensed?

Yes, BEC's engineers are professional engineers holding licenses in engineering as well as licenses and certifications in additional areas of expertise such as indoor air quality and mold assessment and remediation. 

Does  BEC do design for new construction?

No, BEC is a consulting firm who can provide guidance regarding design needs and requirements for new construction projects, peer review, assistance in determining the requirements for the building systems based on the use of the facility and owner preferences/expectations, as well as evaluation of technologies for use in the facility. BEC also has great knowledge of the interactions to be expected of various construction types, materials and methods with climates and systems, and can help the designers complete proper analyses of building materials and assemblies, as well as expected moisture/vapor movement, and air movement within the structures and assemblies. BEC's years of forensic work gives great insight into potentials for problems and can be invaluable during the design of new construction projects.

What is the business consulting that BEC does?

One of the partners, Holly Bailey, who has been the Chief Operations Officer of BEC for most of it's life, and served as President of the Corporation for some years and Vice President for most of it's life, loves to help and encourage other professional service business owners and has recently developed specific courses, seminars, workshops, and other materials to assist engineering and other technical service type business owners. She works with a small number of business owners each year, to coach them as they move their businesses from one level to the next. Sometimes this means expanding their service offerings, or their level of expertise. Sometimes the focus is on strengthening their impact in the industry. Sometimes the focus is on expanding their project load and breaking through barriers of a profit level. Other times, it is doing all the infrastructure development and restructuring needed to be able to grow dramatically in the next couple of years. It is whatever the business owner wants it to be. No limits.

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What can I expect from you as my coach?

• Be a partner in bringing out the best, the deepest, and the truest in you;
• Provide safety, encouragement and support; an environment in which you can relax and explore;
• Respect the confidentiality of the agreements we make;
• Expand your view of what is possible and promote discovery of new insights;
• Give you input, straight feedback and operate as a sounding board;
• Listen carefully to what you say and ask questions that increase awareness;
• Be an on-going resource for you in accomplishing your intentions.

What if I sign up for this and decide it is not right for me? Do you have a money-back guarantee?

Yes, I call it my "participate and get your money back" guarantee. If within the first month of our relationship you show up to the calls and participate fully in the coaching process, you can simply let me know this is not working for you and I will completely refund your money. To honor the coaching agreement and the coaching process, if you sign up and do not show up for your coaching sessions, do not do the follow-up work, etc, then we will not refund your money.

Can I contact you in-between our scheduled coaching sessions?

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What are the various methods of payment I can use to pay for my coaching services?

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