by Kelli Crouse | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Powering Rural Progress Mike Hessman, P.E., Mechanical Engineer T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) has long served as a vital energy provider across central Iowa, supporting homes, farms, and businesses in multiple counties. As operations expanded and technology...
by Kelli Crouse | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
More Than Square Footage: The Systems Behind the Service Maintenance garages—whether supporting transportation fleets, public works, utility services, or industrial operations—are mission-critical environments that demand more than just functional layouts. These...
by Kelli Crouse | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Preserving the Past There are several challenges with historic renovations that we as designers don’t encounter as often when facing modern construction. One main concern for MEP design is finding the right balance between preservation and modernization. As engineers,...
by Kelli Crouse | Sep 23, 2025 | news, Uncategorized
West Plains Engineering was built on values that still guide us today—hard work, integrity, and trust. We’re proud to share a new logo that embraces those roots while reinforcing our commitment to progress. It keeps our familiar WPE monogram, honoring our...
by Kelli Crouse | Aug 8, 2025 | news
West Plains Engineering is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Sonichsen to BIM Director. Ben joined the firm in 2020 as a CAD Technician in Sioux Falls and has spent the past few years helping to shape and refine corporate processes in that department. In this...