by Kelli Crouse | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Governing Through the Ages Like many small Midwestern towns, one of the stateliest and architecturally ornate buildings in the western Wyoming town of Newcastle is the county courthouse. Serving Weston County, this building has been the seat of the municipal...
by Kelli Crouse | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Building Better Backroads Mike Drahos, P.E., Mechanical Engineer, Office Manager The Linn County Secondary Roads Department maintains over 1,150 miles of roads and 255 bridges across rural Iowa—an essential service that demands reliable infrastructure and...
by Kelli Crouse | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Doubling Down on Deadwood The legendary town of Deadwood has been part of American folklore since settlers first struck gold on the site in 1875. Soon after, travelers came in droves seeking fortune, with some of our country’s most notable Old West characters living,...
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,...
