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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,..