After a devastating EF3 tornado hit Vermeer Corporation’s campus in Pella, IA, in 2018, the company had to replace several buildings. As part of the rebuild process, IMEG provided commissioning services for the construction of a 500,000 sq. ft. Plant 7, 35,000 sq. ft. Eco Center, and a 4,500-ton campus chilled water plant. This presentation,
Library Category: Webinars
Security Considerations for Building Design
This 25-minute webinar by IMEG security expert Ryan Searles examines the threats and vulnerabilities many organizations face in a variety of markets. The presentation covers the best design approach, systems to consider, and additional training and policies companies should implement for crisis management.
Keeping the plants happy: Cultivation space design in controlled environment agriculture
This 35-minute webinar by IMEG Project Executive Luke Streit and IMEG Director of Innovation Mike Lawless examines critical design considerations for indoor growth facilities. The presentation focuses on cannabis, but most of the information is applicable to other plants and crops grown in CEA facilities. Topics include grow cycle design strategies to support a quality crop, water and energy usage, HVAC systems and air distribution, power requirements, and other unique challenges CEA owners encounter.
Mass Timber 101: A Guide to the Emerging Building Material
IMEG structural engineers Matt Cloninger and Adam Law examine the basics of mass timber design and construction in this 40-minute webinar. Discussion points include building codes, suitable building types and markets, and the reasons behind mass timber’s rise in popularity in recent years.
How noise and acoustics affect HCAHPS scores
This 45-minute webinar by IMEG Senior Acoustics Technical Specialist David Wright and IMEG Principal Jeff Boldt examines the fundamentals of acoustic design and its effects on the patient experience, profitability, HCAHPS scores, FGI guidelines, and code considerations.
Gathering data in the field with civil
visualization tools
This 45-minute IMEG webinar examines visualization tools like 3D laser scanners, drones, and subsurface utility locators — all of which can lay the foundation for almost any type of civil design. In addition to advanced visualization tools, presenters Eric Vallejo and Marcy Leach discuss a variety of software applications commonly used in collaboration to provide robust data critical for client needs.
K-12 Security + Lighting: Notification and Safer Egress for Assailant Events and Emergencies
Innovative early warning strategies that combine a K-12 building’s new or existing security and lighting systems to function as a notification resource are explored in this webinar presented by IMEG security experts and architectural lighting designers.
Acuity Adaptability: Innovative Planning and Design for Responsive Healthcare Delivery
IMEG National Healthcare Director Mike Zorich and Healthcare Information Technology Specialist Corey Gaarde discuss the acuity adaptable healthcare delivery model in this 45-minute webinar.
Senior Living: Where Healthcare, Technology, and Hospitality Meet
Strategies to improve resident outcomes are discussed in this 50-minute webinar by IMEG Housing Market Leader Donovan Geske, Client Executive Kris Cotharn, and Technology Client Executive Jeff Carpenter. The three presenters discuss the continuum of care and aging in place as well as the infrastructure and technology needed to meet the evolving needs and expectations
Bluebeam Revu: Tips and Tricks
IMEG Structural Engineer Alex Carnahan and Structural Designer Brad Young, both of IMEG’s Des Moines office, provide a tutorial on Bluebeam Revu in this 90-minute webinar.