…his role at Primera in 2007. A life-long learner, Omar is continuously reading up on the latest networking and operating systems. Recently, he has helped Primera leverage cloud services, making us a nimbler and more flexible team. When not in front of a computer screen, Omar spends his time behind a camera or a …

…engineers and educate them on industry codes, standards and best practices. Jason has served as Primera’s resident electrical engineering expert for over 10 years. As a LEED- certified professional engineer in the States of Illinois, California, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa, Jason has designed electrical systems for institutional, educational, commercial, and residential facilities. His design …

…ensuring optimal sustainability performance. John has been passionate about sustainability in the AEC industry for over 25 years. As a licensed professional engineer, LEED accredited professional, and certified flood plain manager, John has managed countless sustainable design, storm water management, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental engineering projects. Most notably, however, John spent 17 …

…Master’s in fire protection engineering from California Polytechnic State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Arizona State University and is a certified fire protection specialist and certified in fire protection engineering technology water-based systems layout. With nearly 15 years of experience, Amanda has spent the last 11 years …

…and maintenance costs. Integrate renewable energy sources to partially offset energy demand. Smart Technologies Implemented: Building Automation System (BAS) Upgrade: The existing BAS was upgraded to a cloud-based system that integrated HVAC, lighting, and security systems. This allowed for centralized control, real-time monitoring, and data analytics. IoT Sensors: Occupancy and environmental sensors were strategically …

…Primera staff, coordinated the activities for 11 committees that were formed bringing together more than 100 industry and agency experts to assist in the development of the updated manual. Primera led several of the individual committees providing technical input and support, and discussion moderation at the committee meetings. Working with the oversight team and …

…executing a project successfully. Let’s explore the many benefits of delegating tasks within the project team and how an agile project manager can set their project up for success by diversifying project responsibilities. Efficiency: The project manager is the CEO of their project and is accountable for the project management triangle: scope, cost and …

…the playing field between bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists, creating an environment similar to when the ASCE IL section was founded, where motorists do not rule the road and transportation is about moving people and not just cars.   REFERENCES http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/ pdf?res=9A00E4D9113CE733A25757C2A9649D946796D6CF http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/04/how-america-spends-money-100-years-in-the-life-of-the-family-budget/255475/ http://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2011/aug/15/cyclists-paved-way-for-roads http://oldurbanist.blogspot.com/2013/02/was-rise-of-car-ownership-responsible.html http://www.bls.gov/opub/uscs/reflections.pdf http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/us-car-ownership-shifts-into-reverse/article1206835/ https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/interstate/history.cfm http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=74,5,1,1 http://bikeportland.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NITC-RR-583_ProtectedLanes_FinalReportb.pdf.  http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/publications/separated_bikelane_pdg/page00.cfm  http://www.ipp.org/history/  http://www.bikingbatavia.org/ Article Images1 IMG_1133

…engaging the clients in the audience, all while navigating the controlled chaos. However, adapting and applying project management principles to AEC design projects can provide the foundation for collaboration between architects, engineers, and clients. Effective communication and coordination ensure that the design vision is translated into a structurally sound and functionally built environment. Most …

…to safety and quality ensures that Primera consistently delivers exceptional results. “Effective leadership is about empowering individuals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement,” he states. ” By innovating our processes, we unlock efficiencies and enhance the client experience.” As an experienced energy industry professional, Nick has provided operational and strategic leadership to address …