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DTI Virginia Office Relocation
DTI Virginia Office Relocation

The DesignTech Inc. Virginia office has relocated! We are now located at 540 Fort Evans Rd. NE Leesburg, VA 20176

Welcome! 2018 Electrical and Mechanical Interns
Welcome! 2018 Electrical and Mechanical Interns

Our three engineering interns have been hard at work this summer! Check out how they have been assisting our design teams!

Our Process: Always visit the site
Our Process: Always visit the site

For renovation work, we always visit the project site. Here we discuss why this is an core principle for all projects.

How I studied (and thankfully passed) the Mechanical PE Exam: PART 3
How I studied (and thankfully passed) the Mechanical PE Exam: PART 3

Figuring out how to study for a test that is more than six months away doesn't have to be a daunting task.

How I studied (and thankfully passed) the Mechanical PE Exam: PART 2
How I studied (and thankfully passed) the Mechanical PE Exam: PART 2

Late addition to the list: Massive quantities of post workday coffee!

How I studied (and thankfully passed) the Mechanical PE Exam: Part 1
How I studied (and thankfully passed) the Mechanical PE Exam: Part 1

How I studied? Hard and a lot. Blog post over.

Growth in 2017: New hires for all trades at DesignTech
Growth in 2017: New hires for all trades at DesignTech
AIA Continuing Education: DesignTech now offering accredited courses!
AIA Continuing Education: DesignTech now offering accredited courses!
AHR Expo 2017: 4 Things We Learned
AHR Expo 2017: 4 Things We Learned
NAIOP Northern VA: And the Winners Are...
NAIOP Northern VA: And the Winners Are...
Sparta, Wisconsin: Modular Chiller Witness Test
Sparta, Wisconsin: Modular Chiller Witness Test
On-the-job Experience: 2016 DesignTech Interns
On-the-job Experience: 2016 DesignTech Interns
Rendering vs. Reality: The Grilled Oyster Company
Rendering vs. Reality: The Grilled Oyster Company
DesignTech 15 Year Anniversary: Happy Holidays!
DesignTech 15 Year Anniversary: Happy Holidays!
Tower Club Receives NAIOP Award
Tower Club Receives NAIOP Award

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MD Office:
10410 Kensington Parkway/Suite 200
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540 Fort Evans Rd. NE Suite 208
Leesburg, VA  20176
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1. First, you will definitely come up with the wrong answer if you’re answering the wrong question. Define the problem, listen to the client, ask questions. (And don’t come to the table with pre-conceived notions. ) 2. Gather pertinent information. Be open to all data, but be careful not to let extraneous tidbits distract from the big picture; details are important, but keep focused on the clients overall goal. 3. Analyze the data. Seek input from others; no one is an expert on everything. 4. Check and double check the answer, develop the design. 5. Get intermediate feedback from the client; fill in the details only after the client agrees with the concept. 6. Present the solution in an articulate manner, and remember who the audience is. Many clients don’t care about the details of the design, but all of them care about the results. The basics of what makes a good MEP Engineer from DesignTech Principal, Matt Bowers . . #dcmep #novamep #mdmep#design#engineer #engineering#architecture#mep #designer #teamwork#consultant#buildings #construction#collaboration #fridayintroductions
Attention to detail on every project no matter how small. - Jon Wareham on what makes a good MEP engineer . . #dcmep #novamep #mdmep#design#engineer #engineering#architecture#mep #designer #teamwork#consultant#buildings #construction#collaboration #fridayintroductions
“Something I learned from Alex (Wareham) – Attention to detail during the design phase can save you time and headache during construction” – Paul Bowers on What Makes a Good MEP Engineer #dcmep #novamep #mdmep#design#engineer #engineering#architecture#mep #designer #teamwork#consultant#buildings #construction#collaboration #fridayintroductions
A good MEP engineer: • Can quickly define the problem, and then take time to work toward a solution. • Either knows the answer, or knows how to find the answer. • Is a team player. • Produces CDs that are constructible, meaning they accurately reflect existing conditions, not just lines on a drawing. That starts with a good site visit. • Is quickly responsive to any construction issues. • Can be firm when needed. In other words, unwilling to bend on safety related issues. • Knows how to deploy a list full of bullet points. - Tom Yearwood, Mechanical PE #dcmep #novamep #mdmep#design#engineer #engineering#architecture#mep #designer #teamwork#consultant#buildings #construction#collaboration #fridayintroductions
Work with and listen to the client. Work with the client to develop options. Work closely with the mechanical and electrical contractors and respond to their questions in a timely manner to move the project forward. Produce good MEP drawings that the contractors understand therefore they can place a more accurate cost at bid time. - Ron Marx on what makes a good MEP engineer . . #dcmep #novamep #mdmep#design#engineer #engineering#architecture#mep #designer #teamwork#consultant#buildings #construction#collaboration #fridayintroductions
Reliability alongside a proactive attitude makes for a good starting MEP engineer. These attributes allow young engineers to learn a great deal about the industry from more senior engineers quickly. Close proximity to experienced engineers helps build a solid foundation for young aspiring engineers to build their career. - Ross Lynam . . #dcmep #novamep #mdmep#design#engineer #engineering#architecture#mep #designer #teamwork#consultant#buildings #construction#collaboration #fridayintroductions
One who is responsive to the client’s needs. Whether it is answering a phone call or returning one promptly or providing a quick response to an RFI. Even if you can’t get the RFI response right away letting the client know you are working on it is always appreciated. When the client calls with a question or a concern or sends through an RFI the sooner he gets his needs addressed the better he feels and the more confidant he is in using us on future projects. There is nothing more frustrating to a client then having to wait for his issue to be settled or to have to do a follow up call to the engineer to get an answer. I have heard many clients vent their frustration about lack of responsiveness from engineers at other firms. I know of one firm that worries more about finding out whose fault the problem is than trying to help get it figured out. We all know that the some clients require more hand holding than others but that is just the nature of the business. Sometimes helping a client out with a problem that is not ours goes a long way toward building a relationship that will lead to more work. Doug Kirby on what makes a good MEP engineer . . #dcmep #novamep #mdmep #design#engineer #engineering #architecture#mep #designer #teamwork #consultant#buildings #construction #collaboration #fridayintroductions
We will be posting over the coming weeks for #Fridayintroductions what our people believe makes a good #mepengineer . . Feel free to comment on things you think make an MEP stand out! . . #dcmep #novamep #mdmep #design #engineer #engineering #architecture #mep #designer #teamwork #consultant #buildings #construction #collaboration

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