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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..

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..

Julie Hadfield Becomes Atlanta ASPE’s First Woman President

As the Atlanta American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Chapter reaches its 50th anniversary, they also celebrate another significant milestone – their first woman president, Julie Hadfield. This spring, Jordan & Skala’s very own, Julie Hadfield, was elected president for the Atlanta ASPE Chapter. Julie joined the chapter in 2012 around the same time she first entered the plumbing engineering field. Encouraged by the networking and educational opportunities, Julie maintained her active status in the organization and has held several..

Jordan & Skala’s Aaron McEwin Selected as a 2019 NGBS Green Partner of Excellence

For the fourth year in a row, Jordan & Skala Engineers’ Aaron McEwin, Director of Sustainability, is selected as a National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Green Partner of Excellence by Home Innovation Research Labs. Home Innovation Research Labs is a full-service market research, consulting, product testing, and accredited third-party certification agency in the home building industry. Every year, this agency narrows down a list of qualified candidates nationwide and selects the most exceptional to recognize as an NGBS Partner of..

JSE Office Manager’s Son Selected in 2020 NFL Draft

Congratulations are in order for our Dallas Office Manager, Rozena Duvernay, and her son, Devin Duvernay! Devin was selected as a third-round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2020 NFL Draft! During his four-year collegiate career, Devin played wide receiver for the University of Texas Longhorns appearing in all 52 games and starting in 30 games. ESPN analyst, Louis Riddick, describes him “as a guy that can absolutely fly,” which is evident when considering his career stats. In..

How is COVID-19 Affecting the MEP Supply Chain?

An Industry Update on the MEP supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic by JSE’s President, Tim Milam. As we continue to see COVID-19 impact the world around us, we here at Jordan & Skala Engineers have taken a deep dive into the effects that the pandemic is having on the A/E/C industry — specifically, those within the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing supply chain. In our research, we contacted industry leaders to get a sense of what challenges they have faced..

Jordan & Skala Featured in Construction in Focus Article

For over 65 years, Jordan & Skala Engineers has implemented sustainable engineering to design buildings that better the community and enhance our clients’ lives. We were honored to be able to speak with Construction in Focus magazine to discuss the impact that sustainability and energy services has on the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industry. In the article Building it Better, Building it Green, our Director of Sustainability, Aaron McEwin, discusses the various projects across the nation that his team has worked on,..

Jordan & Skala Ranks as 2019 MEP Giant

Consulting-Specifying Engineer has announced the MEP Giants for 2019 and Jordan & Skala Engineers makes the list for the seventeenth year in a row! Consulting Specifying Engineer, a CFE Media publication, conducts an annual in-depth analysis into the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEP) engineering firms around the nation and ranks the top 100 on the MEP Giants list. Jordan & Skala Engineers is honored to rank as a MEP Giant consecutively since 2002 (ranked 43 for 2019). The..

Jordan & Skala Ranks in ENR’s 2019 Top 500 Design Firms

Engineering News-Record (ENR) released the list of 2019 Top 500 Design Firms and Jordan & Skala Engineers has ranked for the third year in a row. The ENR Top 500 list is an annually-published list that recognizes design firms in the Architect, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The highly-regarded list ranks each company by gross revenue incurred for design services performed in 2018. Jordan & Skala is honored to be recognized as one of the leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing..

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Category: Latest News

Design Implications of COVID-19 & Indoor Air Quality Webinar

The Spotlight is on Vern Smith in Engineering Georgia Article

COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in HVAC Systems

Julie Hadfield Becomes Atlanta ASPE’s First Woman President

Jordan & Skala’s Aaron McEwin Selected as a 2019 NGBS Green Partner of Excellence

JSE Office Manager’s Son Selected in 2020 NFL Draft

How is COVID-19 Affecting the MEP Supply Chain?

Jordan & Skala Featured in Construction in Focus Article

Jordan & Skala Ranks as 2019 MEP Giant

Jordan & Skala Ranks in ENR’s 2019 Top 500 Design Firms