National Engineers Week: How MEPT Engineers Shape the Built Environment

Discover Engineers Week

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

Plug load control: a spotlight on MEP engineering at Ball State University

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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

Future-proofing buildings for evolving telecommunications needs

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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

Navigating supply chain challenges and how to keep a building project on schedule

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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

The pivotal role of MEP Engineers in shaping our future and communities

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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

What is an MEP consulting engineer and when would I hire one?

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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

Here’s how we’re reducing the cost of building MEP systems

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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

How can MEP consultants reduce costs and make a return on my investment?

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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