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Every year, National Engineers Week celebrates the contributions of engineers in shaping the world around us. The Engineers Week 2025 theme, “Design Your Future,” is both a call to action and a celebration of the limitless possibilities in engineering. It invites us to dream boldly, innovate relentlessly, and create a future shaped by our collective … Read more

Enhancing energy efficiency through smart, automated shut-off electrical plugs At R.E. Dimond and Associates, our commitment to innovative and sustainable engineering practices is at the forefront of every project we undertake. Our current project at Ball State University exemplifies this commitment by incorporating advanced energy-saving strategies in line with LEED standards. Plug controls reduce non-essential … Read more

As technology rapidly advances, future-proofing buildings is essential to ensure long-term functionality and efficiency. At R.E. Dimond and Associates, we recognize the importance of preparing today’s buildings for tomorrow’s telecommunications demands. Here’s how to future-proof buildings to meet evolving needs. Why future-proofing matters Future-proofing involves designing buildings to adapt to new technologies and changing requirements. … Read more

An in-depth look at Arc Flash Studies within the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Telecommunications (MEPT) engineering field 1. What is an Arc Flash Study? 2. Why Conduct Arc Flash Studies? 3. When to Conduct Arc Flash Studies? Arc Flash Studies are an integral part of MEPT engineering and are essential for ensuring the safety of … Read more

Celebrating National Volunteer Week and Commitment to Community We at R.E. Dimond and Associates, Inc. believe in the power of community and the profound impact that volunteering can have not just on those we help, but on us as individuals and as a company. National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and reflect on … Read more

High-quality MEP engineering is critical to your building project and construction timeline The otherwise unusually long lead times and supply constraints of 2021, near the middle and end of the brunt of the COVID-19 lockdowns worldwide, are most people’s first real experience with supply chain challenges. However, construction projects faced supply constraints long before (and … Read more

In recognition of Professional Engineers Week, R.E. Dimond and Associates takes this opportunity to spotlight the indispensable role of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Telecommunications (MEPT) engineers, our customers, and the industry we serve. As a team of dedicated professional MEP engineers located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, we are committed to advancing technologies and solutions that … Read more

MEP consulting engineers focus on the building systems An MEP consulting engineer is an engineering professional with specific skills in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems. MEP engineers work closely with architects, contractors, and building owners throughout the entire process of a building renovation or construction project.  If you’re just embarking on or thinking about … Read more

New construction or renovation projects hit delays and snags like any major project. But many issues that cause delays can be avoided. Breakdowns in communication are one of many human errors that can be engineered out of projects.  R.E. Dimond and Associates is skilled in clear communication methods that pull projects back in line when … Read more

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineers consulting on a project have an outside ROI through energy efficiency, resource savings, reduced change orders, and optimized processes for building projects. Plus, MEP consultants minimize construction costs by helping teams tackle tough challenges with the right expertise and bring projects to an early completion date. Lower energy consumption … Read more

Hospitals and healthcare providers with large facilities attract a lot of attention for stunning architecture and building design, leading-edge sustainable building codes, and often tout improved patient outcomes and lower maintenance costs as part of their building projects. But smaller healthcare facilities, like ambulatory surgical centers and specialists with specialized equipment in neuroscience, cardiovascular health, … Read more

Your office, gym, school, or favorite museum might have a “WELL Certified” sticker or logo on the door. That means your building meets a set of peer-reviewed standards backed by the latest science and our understanding of health and wellness inside buildings.  Anyone with accreditation from an external group knows accreditation standards evolve, and WELL … Read more

Sustainable buildings may be a better marketing strategy than new recreational facilities Colleges and universities across Indiana and the U.S. recruiting new students are facing new challenges. Campus leaders must contend with heightened fears of disease and illness in close quarters, dorms, classrooms, and a declining enrollment base. Nationally, college enrollment has been sliding in … Read more

Air filtration in a building serves two primary purposes: Historically air filtration worked to keep ducts and equipment operating smoothly, sort of like oil in your car designed to keep engine parts running smoothly.  But COVID-19 and the associated infectious airborne pathogens have flipped these two functions in importance for most building owners. Viruses and … Read more

Should we use roof-mounted or ground-mounted panels? Whether you’re looking into solar panels for your home’s roof or a commercial or industrial facility, there are five main factors to decide if your building or land is a good candidate for solar power: sunlight exposure, roof orientation, roof condition, available space, and local regulations. For homeowners, … Read more

A recent survey conducted by the Chronicle of Higher Education shows the top three concerns among students and university leaders are mental health, diversity, and campus safety (PDF), in that order. “The survey asked all respondents to identify two major concerns outside the classroom. Overwhelmingly, 66 percent identified student mental health as the top issue. … Read more

Every room has some element of “room noise.” Some of it comes from an HVAC hum, chatter from a hallway or another room, background music, or loud noise pollution like cars and train horns. All of this ambient noise impacts our concentration and reduces cognitive performance and other mental tasks. Sometimes the effect is more … Read more

Tackle unique challenges across all your building systems before it’s too late in your construction or renovation project  Before we go further, let’s recognize we are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm. No doubt we’re going to suggest you hire us because of our decades of experience and talented engineering staff. But there are … Read more