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The adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) brings important updates that will influence building design, system choices, and overall project costs. These changes focus on greater energy efficiency, smarter controls, and long-term performance improvements. Understanding these requirements early in the planning process is critical to aligning design solutions with your project goals….

Strong community communication is essential before the passage of a school bond program. Typical outreach efforts (such as public presentations, social media updates, and printed mailers) are important for sharing information, but they often overlook opportunities to build lasting trust and meaningful relationships within the community.  Expanding communication beyond the campaign phase and throughout the…

Introduction: Understanding the Importance of Building Pressurization Building pressurization plays a crucial role in maintaining indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. This case study explores a real-world pressurization issue encountered in a client’s facility, detailing the investigative approach, root cause analysis, and the implemented solution.   Background: Unexplained Ceiling Tile Displacement A client…

We sat down with Ted Davison, HFDP LEED AP, Principal, to discuss 5 things you need to know about MEP design for healthcare projects. Ted joined O’Connell Robertson nearly 22 years ago. In that time, he has become regarded as one of the most knowledgeable mechanical designers for healthcare environments in the Central Texas region….

Optimal learning environments not only enhance education, but they also support the health and well-being of students and staff. As students and staff in some communities are cautiously returning to campuses, O’Connell Robertson is proud to design spaces that are aesthetically pleasing, while also ensuring that the indoor air quality allows students to occupy these…