by Kelli Crouse | Aug 21, 2026 | Project Feature, Uncategorized
Planning for the Next Century Wade Myrabo, P.E. For nearly a century, Saints Cyril & Methodius Church has served as an important gathering place for worship, fellowship, and community outreach. To help plan for the future of both the active church and its...
by Kelli Crouse | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Making Smart MEP Decisions That Reduce Costs and Extend Facility Life Every building system has a lifecycle. HVAC equipment, electrical distribution systems, plumbing infrastructure, controls, and life safety systems all require maintenance and periodic investment to...
by Kelli Crouse | May 27, 2026 | news, Uncategorized
Every building tells a story, and sometimes the smartest move is turning the page instead of starting a whole new novel. Adaptive re‑use has become an increasingly important way to reimagine the buildings we already have, offering a practical balance of fiscal...
by Kelli Crouse | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
From Bank to Boutique: A Landmark Reborn Marty Christensen, P.E., Principal Mechanical Engineer Originally built in 1917–1918 as the Sioux Falls National Bank, this nine‑story historic landmark was transformed through an adaptive reuse renovation into Hotel On...
by Kelli Crouse | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Reusing the Structure, Rebuilding the Systems Pedro Piedrahita, Electrical Designer Bell Tower Lofts still looks unmistakably historic—but will soon operate as a contemporary multifamily facility because its MEP systems were re‑engineered from the ground up. After...
by Kelli Crouse | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Performance Starts with Building Systems Mike Drahos, P.E., Mechanical Engineer The Iowa Conservatory (ICON) is a historic industrial building that now functions as a high‑performance environment for intensive arts education—made possible by carefully engineered...
