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Identifying Cold Storage Condensation Challenges and Cures

Roofs and walls of cold storage buildings need to provide good thermal resistance and robust resistance to water vapor transmission. Insulated metal panels (IMP) do just that. As manufactured, IMP are perfect vapor barriers. The joints between IMP and flashings to adjacent insulated roofs? Not so much. They often rely on near-perfect application of literally […]

Salas O’Brien Ranks on 2022 MEP Giants and Inc. 5000 Lists

We continue to rank among the most successful companies in the country, reflecting our strategy of meaningful, consistent growth We’re excited to announce that Salas O’Brien has once again been recognized among the most successful companies in our industry and country, ranking #13 on Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2022 MEP Giants and appearing on the Inc. 5000 […]

DPB Engineers Joins Salas O’Brien, Broadens Engineering Services for Healthcare Sector

California-based DPB Engineers has joined the company. This further strengthens our services to the healthcare sector and creates a combined firm of more than 55 offices with over 1,550 team members and 370 registered professionals.

Principal Mike Walters to Present Renewable Energy Projects for Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Webinar

Armstrong-Douglass Joins Salas O’Brien, Broadens Structural Engineering Services

Texas-based Armstrong-Douglass Structural Engineers has joined the company, further strengthening Salas O’Brien’s structural engineering services and creating a combined firm of more than 50 offices with over 1,525 team members and 360 registered professionals.

Salas O’Brien High School Exploration Program

To help you learn more about the possibilities offered by engineering careers, Salas O'Brien is hosting its first Career Exploration Program.

Salas O’Brien Puts Zero-Carbon Future in Reach for New England College Campuses

Salas O'Brien has worked with multiple campuses across New England and throughout North America to help them lead the way toward a more sustainable future through energy planning, geothermal, and district energy systems.

Nelson Engineering Joins Salas O’Brien

Florida-based Nelson Engineering has joined Salas O'Brien, strengthening Salas O'Brien's expertise in highly successful projects for federal clients.

Salas O’Brien Establishes Presence in Salt Lake City, Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Efforts There

We’ve added industry veteran Steve Shepherd to our team to establish our presence in Salt Lake City, Utah, and expand that market.

Principal Ken Noack Guides High School Students Through Central Energy Plant Tour

Principal Ken Noack gave Klein Collins environmental science students a backstage tour of the inner workings of the central plant, boiler, and electrical rooms we designed for Klein Collins High School.

Craig Hebert Engineering Joins Salas O’Brien

We’re excited to announce that Louisiana-based Craig Hebert (CH) Engineering has joined the company, further strengthening Salas O’Brien’s engineering expertise and creating a combined firm of more than 50 offices, over 1,400 team members, and 360 registered professionals. The CH team’s capabilities and portfolio complement Salas O’Brien’s existing work in the commercial, educational, and healthcare […]

Salas O’Brien’s 2021 Year in Review

In 2021, we experienced record growth in employee ownership, geographic presence, capabilities, expertise, and capacity.

IGRL Consultants Joins Salas O’Brien

IGRL Consultants has united with Salas O'Brien, creating a combined firm of more than 1,400 team members and 360 registered professionals. IGRL's expertise in food & beverage manufacturing enhances our ability to serve this important market.

Announcing 2022 Executive Recognitions at Salas O’Brien

Each one of our team members takes employee ownership to heart, and we pride ourselves on exemplifying our Ownership Values to achieve results for our clients, build and maintain strong relationships, and provide effective leadership to shape the next generation of our firm’s leaders. Each year we recognize team members who set themselves apart through […]

Princeton University’s Geo-Exchange/Heating Hot Water System

Designing a Highly Customized Hybrid Geo-Exchange/Heating Hot Water System to Support Princeton’s Goal for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2046 Princeton University is well on its way to becoming a sustainability leader among universities and large institutions throughout the world. It set out to reach net-zero carbon emissions by its 300th anniversary in 2046, and we […]

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