missoula library wins interrnational award

Missoula Library Named Public Library of the Year The International Federation of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA), along with Danish software company Systematic, has recently honored the Missoula Public Library as the 2022 Public Library of the Year. As the first public library in the United States to receive this award, the Missoula Public Library is opening doors for the community. The building meets the vision of its stakeholders; an energy-efficient, versatile space for the community to meet, learn, and connect. “Working on the Missoula Public Library with our community, MSR Design, and A&E Design has been one of the true honors in my career,Read More →

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generator oversized

Why is My Generator So Oversized? By Garth Stevens, PE – It’s a warm sunny day, and your facility is at full capacity, with everything humming along just right. Suddenly, the utility power drops out, and everything goes dark. You’re not worried, though, because you have a well-maintained generator that backs up your critical loads. Within seconds, the generator is up and running, and the loads transfer to the backup power. Since you are conscientious about maintenance, you head out to the generator building to check the load on the generator. All the backed-up loads are up and running, and you want to make sureRead More →

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client feedback morrison maierle

How Are We Doing? Client Feedback and Why It’s Important By Kurt Keith, PE, and Arian Bloomfield, PE – How often do you ask your clients, “How are we doing?” Do you have a process to consistently ask how your team is performing? Most consultants will say “quite often” and “yes” right away, but after sitting back and thinking, many will respond. “I think I am?” Openly asking for constructive criticism can be extremely uncomfortable. By default, it becomes easier to assume you are doing OK because no one has complained. Creating a great client experience requires an open dialog between you and your clientRead More →

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VFD problems morrison maierle electrical engineering

Bad Vibrations and VFDs: How to Mitigate Premature Motor Damage By Michael Brandt, PE – The use of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to control electric motors has increased over the last few decades. Not only can they provide control, but they can also increase efficiency and reduce costs through operational energy savings. We have used them on industrial projects to reduce the water hammer in a pumping application or to start a conveyor belt or production process line. A simple Google search will show you lists of reasons why you should use VFDs, including their ability to: • Vary a motor’s speed to match theRead More →

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