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Condominiums and Risk Mitigation: A Developer’s Guide

The increase in demand for the condominium experience entices more and more developers to contemplate starting their own condo projects.  If you are one of them, keep in mind that condo construction comes with a marked increase in litigation risk for the design, development, and construction teams involved. These claims range anywhere from contract disputes to professional malpractice. It is possible to minimize this risk and ensure a successful project, but it’s a good idea to review some of the..

Healthful Living Webinar

About the Webinar: As we prepare for a post-pandemic world, the role of building design in occupant health and safety has seen increased interest and urgency. In rethinking design and wellness, we are proud to have collaborated with TCA Architects for the “Healthy Design for New & Existing Multifamily Buildings” webinar. For this webinar, with nearly 500 registrants, Matt Marvel was invited to act as moderator, and Don Sheffield had the honor of speaking. In addition to expert insights from..

Guide to Indoor Air Quality for Multi-Family Units

Indoor air quality has become a crucial element of living environment building operations, especially in multifamily buildings.  Multifamily and mixed-use buildings must meet the demands of all the different tenants inhabiting the space.  Because the building codes are requiring a much tighter envelope, the design and delivery of proper ventilation inside the occupied space and the quality of that air becomes immensely important.   So what is indoor air quality (IAQ)?  The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines indoor air quality..

The Owners Guide to Energy Code Commissioning: A Primer for Architects, Developers & General Contractors

Architects, developers, and general contractors are expected to know how all kinds of building codes apply to their projects.  Energy codes are no different.  Just like other building codes, the energy code is different from state to state and may change over time.  In other words, the way you built or designed a building to meet energy code last year may not work this year. What Are Energy Codes? Energy codes are just one specific type of code that falls..

An MEP Giant: Jordan & Skala Rising Through the Decades

JSE advanced seven spots in CSE’s 2020 MEP Giants, coming in at 37th! As the world is ever-changing, it is hard to find constants of any kind; this especially rings true in business and the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry. There are always new markets and locations to explore, economic expansions and shrinks to endure, communities to help — and sometimes even a world-altering pandemic. Jordan & Skala Engineers’ journey as a firm is no different in this way, and after 65 years..

Design Implications of COVID-19 & Indoor Air Quality Webinar

About the Webinar The COVID-19 pandemic has made us face a new reality full of challenges in the A/E/C industry. As businesses and schools reopen around the country, trying to understand more about the spread of the novel coronavirus in relation to indoor air quality is of vital importance. Jordan & Skala was honored to have been invited as a moderator to the “Design Implications of COVID-19 & Indoor Air Quality Webinar” hosted by AIA (American Institute of Architects). In this..

Jordan & Skala Makes Impact in Houston Market

Jordan & Skala Engineers opened our Houston office in 2008 and has since completed over 500 projects in this prominent and growing city. While our presence in this market is not new, we are always refreshed and grateful to see the lasting effects that our projects have on the surrounding communities and cityscape. This leads us to be excited to announce that not one, but two, of our Houston projects, have been selected as finalists for the 2020 Landmark Awards..

What is Commissioning?

Just as the term suggests, the duties of Systems Commissioning follow a methodical process by which the design, installation, and operation of building systems are quality-checked and functioning as intended. From pre-design through completion and into initial occupancy phases, Building Commissioning checks each box down the line to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). And it’s been found that buildings that have been properly commissioned typically show a higher level of quality and consistency (improved overall quality with fewer change..

The Spotlight is on Vern Smith in Engineering Georgia Article

Engineering Georgia recently put the spotlight on Jordan & Skala’s mechanical legend, Vern Smith, highlighting his impressive tenure in the construction industry. Vern’s journey in the industry begins in 1969. It’s a career that witnesses the technological evolution from using massive calculators that are so large that they have to be rolled on a cart, to using computer applications that have the ability to design an entire building. The journey also shows Vern’s dedication to the craft and willingness to..

COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in HVAC Systems

Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world as we knew it has changed, forcing us to re-assess the way we approach building design. As we navigate through the pandemic, it has become more of a priority than ever to create safer and healthier spaces for building occupants. How can this be done? Creating healthier environments requires an understanding of how the COVID-19 virus can spread and developing a strategy to minimize the spread. In this article, our team..

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