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Electrification and the Design Implications

Check out this panel discussion to hear leaders from Jordan & Skala Engineers, TEAL, and LG Air Conditioning discuss the current and upcoming impacts of electrification in the A/E/C industry.

Colorado & Mountain West Update: Trends in Sustainability, Codes & Requirements

Check out the video below to hear leaders from Jordan & Skala Engineers, Energetics, Coburn Partners, Morgan Creek Ventures, and The City & County of Denver discuss Colorado’s evolution of design and construction as it relates to sustainability, Developers’ current viewpoints on ESG, as well as how the Mountain West differs from other regions in the US.

General Session: Fitwel, BREEAM, NGBS & 45L: Optimal Pathways & Potential Synergies

Check out the panel discussion below to hear leaders from Jordan & Skala Engineers, Fitwel, BRE, and Home Innovation Research Labs (NGBS) discuss their expertise in above-code green programs as well as financial incentives for stakeholders in the A/E/C industry.

Design Implications: US Department of Energy’s New Efficiency Requirements in 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will enact new nationwide efficiency requirements for HVAC equipment on January 1, 2023. As part of the DOE’s goal to reduce overall energy consumption, the rating procedure (i.e., the performance calculation) has become more stringent and complex. Excluding split system heat pumps, split system air conditioners that do not meet these new ratings will not be installable after January 1, 2023. Equipment currently in production is being phased out in anticipation of this new..

Jordan & Skala Continues as an MEP Giant

JSE rises to #38 in the rankings: an exciting 13-spot climb. Since our inception, Jordan & Skala Engineers has had a mission to listen, communicate, and adapt. These prerogatives remain essential as we work towards building a more resilient and sustainable landscape in the A/E/C industry. Electrification, decarbonization, and the move towards renewables are shaping how we engineer for the future. Design partners must adapt to achieve these goals. We are proud to be rooted in MEP design while boasting..

Mass Timber Construction: The Developer’s Guide for Office Buildings

Office spaces demand versatility and functionality from Owners, Developers, Investors, and occupants alike. A growing number of A/E/C professionals are meeting those needs by building with mass timber construction, due to its efficiency and unique appeal. Understanding this historic material’s reemergence, and its advantages, can help you deliver innovative, safe, and captivating office environments from mass timber on your next project. Mass Timber Prototypes Timber Meets Technology The rise of mass timber projects in the United States has led to..

Energy Code Compliance, Standards, & Practices

Today’s energy codes impact more aspects of a building and its systems than ever before. Advancements to the codes in recent years have led to a variety of technologies, materials, and processes that can be combined to achieve energy code compliance. Design professionals and engineers must apply emerging requirements, including energy modeling and system commissioning, to meet the demands of energy codes as they develop, while achieving operational and budgetary goals. This article provides solutions from knowledgeable industry professionals for..

ESG and Sustainability Trends: Webinar Hosted by Jordan & Skala

As the commercial real estate and built environment continues to see a concerted effort towards ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, more and more players and stakeholders in the A/E/C (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) are realizing the importance of sustainable buildings.

Essentials of Energy Benchmarking on Multi-Family Properties

Since 2019, more than 3,000 sustainability-related disclosures, regulations, and policy instruments have been developed worldwide to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, manage water resources, mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and improve air quality in real estate assets. The global movement to address these issues through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives reflects societies’ elevated expectations of governments and organizations to help manage natural resources and improve local communities. In turn, Investors have become increasingly socially and environmentally conscious, as..

JSE Celebrates Two Decades as an MEP Giant

Twenty Years as a Leader. Over the past two years, the A/E/C industry has proven its ability to adapt to support the safety and success of each project, even as the world continues to navigate significant challenges. When many communities and industries were nearly brought to a halt, our commitment to being a leading, innovating force in MEP engineering was reinvigorated. Therefore, we are honored to share that, for the 20th consecutive year, Jordan & Skala Engineers has been named..

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Electrification and the Design Implications

Colorado & Mountain West Update: Trends in Sustainability, Codes & Requirements

General Session: Fitwel, BREEAM, NGBS & 45L: Optimal Pathways & Potential Synergies

Design Implications: US Department of Energy’s New Efficiency Requirements in 2023

Jordan & Skala Continues as an MEP Giant

Mass Timber Construction: The Developer’s Guide for Office Buildings

Energy Code Compliance, Standards, & Practices

ESG and Sustainability Trends: Webinar Hosted by Jordan & Skala

Essentials of Energy Benchmarking on Multi-Family Properties

JSE Celebrates Two Decades as an MEP Giant