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MEP/FP Engineering

Menges Leads IFMA Cares Committee

The New York Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has a new chairperson for its charitable arm of the organization. ESD Operations Director for the New York Office Ryann Menges is heading the IFMA Cares Committee. (Learn more about IFMA Cares.)

 

Olejniczak Recognized for Engineering Excellence

Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) announces the 2023 class of its 40 Under 40 winners, including ESD Senior Project Engineer Ben Olejniczak. (Learn more about CSE 40 Under 40 winners.)

Lehrer Interviewed About Hybrid Building Electrification

Incremental steps toward building electrification can help keep costs down for building owners and operators looking to reduce their facility’s carbon footprint. (Read about building electrification options.)

Shaping Future Healthcare Facilities

ESD Studio Leaders Craig Kos (Healthcare) and Erik Nelson (Technology) will be joining a panel of industry experts at an upcoming Chicago event sponsored by The Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP). It is part of AMFP’s mission “To be the hub where healthcare-built environment leaders share ideas, gain knowledge, solve challenges, connect with peers, and shape the future of the industry.” (Learn more about the AMFP event.)

Why Should Building Owners Consider Electrification as a Sustainability Strategy?

Using electricity in lieu of natural gas can position a facility to reduce its on-site operational carbon footprint over time. That is especially true as utility sources such as wind and photovoltaic reach cost parity with coal and natural gas making the grid profile more renewable each year. (Learn more about building electrification.)

How to Improve Capital Improvement Planning

A recent series of workshops help Chicago-area building owners and managers better manage, budget, and plan for major facility improvements. (Learn more about the BOMA workshop.)

Zweibruck Pens Plan to Save Buildings and the Planet

In a recent article for Contractor magazine, ESD Energy Engineer Matthew Zweibruck outlines strategies to extend the life of buildings that are cost-effective, quick to implement, and have an immediate impact on reducing the carbon footprint of these structures. (Learn more about green retro-commissioning.)

What is the Best Way to Successfully Market to Engineers?

ESD Senior Project Engineer Ben Olejniczak is joining a panel of peers to discuss the best ways for marketers to reach professionals like himself. (Learn more about Marketing to Engineers.)

Roundtable Views on Building Electrification

Office space electrical system designs are changing to accommodate changing work styles. (Learn more about building electrification.)