by Kelli Crouse | Sep 9, 2021 | news
Connor Swiontek recently passed his Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam and earned his license in the State of South Dakota. Connor graduated from North Dakota State University in 2015 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has been a mechanical...
by Kelli Crouse | Aug 27, 2021 | news
Over the past few months, the world has slowly opened its doors, thrown out the welcome mat, and gotten back together. This concept of togetherness has taken on new importance for many of us, and we doubt we’re alone in feeling excited and grateful for the...
by Kelli Crouse | Jun 30, 2021 | news
It’s been a year since we made the decision to dedicate our newsletter to addressing industry and MEP design questions, concerns and considerations brought to light during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, we went with the title “COVID-19 Design Impact...
by Kelli Crouse | May 18, 2021 | news
Last Spring, many of us became acutely aware of the availability (or lack) of supplies in our local grocery stores, drug stores, and other retailers. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the nation’s supply chain for food, medications, and other items we traditionally took...
by Kelli Crouse | Apr 2, 2021 | news
Mechanical Engineer Stuart Oster, P.E. has been named head of the Mechanical Department in our Sioux Falls office. In this role, he will be critical in the development and delivery of West Plains Engineering’s mechanical engineering services, as well as help mentor...
by Kelli Crouse | Feb 25, 2021 | news
Planning, programming, phase 1, or our personal favorite – charrette – no matter how you say it, the process of evaluating and making smart recommendations for building systems and construction can be a critical tool in the design toolbox. Traditionally,...
