T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative Headquarters

T.I.P. Rural Electric Cooperative Headquarters

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...
MEP Design for Maintenance Garages

MEP Design for Maintenance Garages

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...
MEP Design for Historic Renovations

MEP Design for Historic Renovations

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,...
WPE Shares Updated Logo

WPE Shares Updated Logo

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...
Sonichsen Promoted to BIM Director

Sonichsen Promoted to BIM Director

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...