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In the Works...
Current projects at McGuire:
- Physicians' offices at 150 East Huron for The University of Chicago Medical Center.
- New central chiller plant, electrical substation and ventilation systems for the Museum of Science and Industry.
- Fire protection systems in several Chicago office buildings to comply with the 2004 High Rise Ordinance.
- Ongoing replacement of air handling systems throughout the Art Institute of Chicago. New air handlers are high-availability "fan-wall" systems, which will save energy and maintenance costs.
MEPC Sponsors BOMA/Chicago Luncheon
June 9, 2008
MEPC recently sponsored the June luncheon program for BOMA/Chicago. The guest speaker was Chicago's 42nd Ward Alderman, Brendan Reilly.
Congratulations, Theresa Allen
May 15, 2008
Theresa Allen has just completed her Masters of Architectural Engineering degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Welcome Tad Hofkin, P.E.
April 7, 2008
We're pleased to announce that Tad Hofkin, a mechanical engineer with over 30 years of experience has just joined McGuire Engineers.
Welcome Roman Zielinski
January 28, 2008
Roman Zielinski has just joined the Electrical Engineering staff at McGuire Engineers. Roman brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial, institutional and industrial projects.
Dan Jacobson earns LEED AP designation
Dan Jacobson recently passed the exam to become McGuire Engineers' latest LEED Accredited Professional.
Mike Murphy earns LEED AP designation
December 10, 2007
Mike Murphy recently passed the exam to become McGuire Engineers' latest LEED Accredited Professional.
Theresa Allen earns LEED AP designation
Theresa Allen recently passed the exam to become McGuire Engineers' latest LEED Accredited Professional. She's already involved in some of our current "green" projects.
John Yoon earns Florida P.E. license
June 7, 2007
John Yoon recently was awarded Professional Engineer licensure in the State of Florida. With this addition, McGuire Engineers holds licenses in 23 states plus the District of Columbia.
Bill Stangeland to judge CBC Merit Awards
April 4, 2007
MEPC's Bill Stangeland will serve as a judge in the Chicago Building Congress 2007 Merit Awards. Thirty-five construction projects in four categories are being considered to receive the awards, to be presented at a May 16 ceremony.
MEPC recognized by Cristo Rey High School
April 3, 2007
McGuire Engineers was presented with an artwork in recognition of ten years of support of Cristo Rey High School. Throughout those years, we have provided financiual support, employed Cristo Rey students in the school's work-study program, and designed MEP systems for a building addition. MEPC to receive Excellence in Engineering Award for Collections Resource Center
January 9, 2007
MEPC has been selected by the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) to receive an Excellence in Engineering Award for engineering efforts on The Field Museum's Collections Resource Center. The project is a two-story below-ground addition to the Museum's existing facility containing specimen storage and laboratories. Precise environmental controls were required, as were special safety systems to allow storage of alcohol-preserved biological specimens underground. The award will be presented at ASHRAE's March meeting.
LaSalle TIF Approved
November 15, 2006
Chicago City Council today approved the creation of the LaSalle Central Redevelopment Area, a tax-increment financing (TIF) district. Once approved by the mayor, $550 million will become available for redevelopment of old buildings in and around the LaSalle Street corridor.
Welcome Val Petersons, CIPE
October 16, 2006
The latest addition to the McGuire Engineers team is Val Petersons, a plumbing and fire protection engineer with more than 30 years experience. Prior to joining MEPC, Val worked on a wide variety of projects, from high-rises to the Lincoln Park Zoo Ape House.
2006 IAMFA Conference
September 11, 2006
On September 17-20, McGuire Engineers will be participating in the 16th Annual Conference of the International Association of Museum Facility Administrators (IAMFA). IAMFA is an international, educational organization devoted to meeting the professional needs of museum facility administrators, especially their efforts to set and attain standards of excellence and quality in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of world-class cultural facilities.
Welcome, Paiboon Tanapipatkulchai
May 1, 2006
Weclome to Paiboon Tanapipatkulchai, P.E., our newest employee. Paiboon ("Pai") brings design experience in the hospitality, retail, healthcare and telecommunications industries in the US and Thailand.
New LEED AP
February 2, 2006
Congratulations to Jasen Ginalski on passing the U.S. Green Building Council's accreditation exam for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Jasen is now a LEED Accredited Professional!
The Field Museum CRC Opens
January 12, 2006
The new Collections Resource Center at The Field Museum in Chicago is now in operation. The new addition to the Museum's historic building contains nearly a quarter-million square feet of underground space dedicated to research, conservation, education, and artifacts storage.
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