MEP Engineering Blog

General Electric Plans to Cut Lighting From its Future

GE and lighting have been synonymous for over 125 years. That is until recently, when GE decided to pull the plug on its storied lighting division, which has been steadily declining in sales for the past several years.

As National Employee Ownership Month comes to a close, PBA proudly reflects on the many benefits it’s incurred as an ESOP organization over these past few decades of service. We’d like to encourage others that are interested in this employee-focused retirement program by providing beneficial information on just how an ESOP works and whether or not it’s the right choice for your company. 

Electrical Engineer Hansen, Touches on Software's Holistic BIM Capabilities

Willcock, MIES, LC is a recent recipient of Lighting Magazine's Prestigious "40 Under Forty" Award

“We are delighted to recognize Brienne for her hard work and steady concentration on being a leading expert on lighting technology,’ remarked Illuminart principal, Robert M. White, IALD, LC, IESNA. “She is ever helpful in offering support to team members both within Illuminart and the entire PBA team and her focus on being the very best she can be helps elevate everyone’s efforts.”

Repurposed Detroit Fire Department HQ Highlights Detroit's Past and Future

Spring, the season of change and new beginnings has finally arrived. There's no time like the present for you to also make a change and join Peter Basso Associates, an award-winning MEP engineering design firm. If you're ready for a rewarding and technically-challenging career, we are your solution. Did we mention that we're 100% employee-owned? Just one of the many great benefits of working at PBA. Learn more and apply here. http://www.peterbassoassociates.com/careers/application

Over the past several years, regulators have given more attention to humidity levels in operating rooms and central sterile processing departments. Facilities personnel are often challenged by fluctuations in humidity.

The word is out! Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter. But not to worry, Peter Basso Associates, an award-winning MEP engineering design firm has your solution. This winter, we invite you to come in for a warm up and to stay for a rewarding and technically-challenging career. Did we mention that we're 100% employee-owned? Just one of the many great benefits of working at PBA. Learn more and apply here. http://www.peterbassoassociates.com/careers/application

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A Look at Common Misconceptions

A recent Department Of Energy report (www.ssl.energy.gov/factsheets.html) was released in an attempt to finally settle the score on the potential damage to objects of value and the optical safety hazards often associated with LED lighting.