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Primera’s Carbon Footprint
/posts/carbon-footprint/Primera continues to promote ef forts to make us a greener company, in not only the services we provide but also the way we conduct and maintain our business. This is the third analysis since 2009 conducted to determine Primera’s carbon footprint, and give us an idea of where we currently stand. As in …
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Structural/Civil Group Manager, Eduardo DeSantiago, PE, SE, PhD, Promoted to Vice President
/posts/desantiago-to-vp/…unrivaled theoretical knowledge with years of practical experience that has made him a trusted advisor to our clients” she adds. Founded in 1987, Primera is a full-service, certified woman-owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services with a focus in three major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation and …
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Melissa Helphingstine Promoted to Consulting Department Manager
/posts/melissa-helphingstine-promoted-to-consulting-department-manager/…mining the innovation in her team to develop new data management tools. Melissa’s promotion to Consulting Department Manager is well-deserved.” Founded in 1987, Primera is a full-service, certified woman-owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services with a focus in four major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation, Utilities …
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Chicago O’Hare Airport’s South Cargo Area – A Green Stormwater Management Case Study
/posts/green-stormwater-management/…an airport (versus the public passenger-facing side) – this is what Chicago O’Hare Airport’s South Cargo Area looks like. As part of the Master Civil Engineer group for the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP), Primera Engineers has served as the key reviewer for the Chicago Department of Aviation’s (CDA) sustainability requirements for all airport projects, …
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Designing Efficient Plumbing System Layouts
/posts/efficient-plumbing-systems/A building layout that has been optimized for mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) services will not only have a lower construction cost, but it will also be cheaper to design. A thoughtfully designed building layout will have a direct impact on the complexity of its plumbing system, which in turn will have a direct impact on savings …
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LEGO in the Workplace: How the Beloved Childhood Toys Gave Our Employees a Voice in Strategic Planning
/posts/lego-serious-play/…is best left to a professional. We enlisted the help of Ellen Moran, PhD of Leadership Dialogues, LLC. Ellen is a business psychologist, executive coach and a Certified facilitator of the LEGO Serious Play method. She and her colleague, Greg Bliss, artfully guided us through the process. In a nutshell, the facilitators posed a …
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Primera Ranks Among Top Tigers
/posts/top-tigers/…their big ideas into thriving businesses. This year’s winners were awarded a $10,000 investment toward their innovative sneaker storage solution. Founded in 1987, Primera is a full-service, certified woman-owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services with a focus in three major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation and …
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Primera Celebrates 30 Years of Engineering Invaluable Relationships
/posts/primera30/…CEO. “Relationships form the foundation for our business. It’s a legacy we’re proud to continue as we move into our next 30 years.” Primera is a full-service, certified woman-owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services with a focus in three major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation and …
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Michael Belczak Promoted to Mechanical Engineering Director
/posts/belczak-promotion/…bachelors in general engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before quickly specializing in mechanical engineering and energy efficiency. Founded in 1987, Primera is a full-service, certified woman-owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services with a focus in three major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation and …
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30 for 30: Engineering Our First Thirty Years
/posts/30for30/…quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive actions, and management reviews. Recently, Primera reaffirmed its commitment to our customers and the environment by becoming certified to current ISO standards, read more about it here. 14. Connecting People with our Natural Environment. Primera’s work with Lincoln Park Zoo dates back to …