Engineering in History - Chicago's Marina City
From fans of Ferris Bueller's Day Off to fans of the band Wilco, Chicago's Marina City is amongst the most recognizable structures in the entire region. This unusual building sits over the river and near State Street. How did this incredibly unique built environment end up in the heart of Chicago? In this quarterly article from Millies Engineering Group, we will share our deep dive into why the structure is so unique to our industry.
Engineering in History - An Advent of ASHRAE
In our next deep dive into the history of consulting engineering, Millies Engineering Group focused its research on mechanical engineering – and the advent of ASHRAE, formed after a merger to become the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
Engineering in History - Frank J. Sprague Spotlight
Known as the “Father of Electric Traction”, Frank Julian Sprague was an electrical engineer and inventor best known for his achievements in both horizontal and vertical transportation. Over a six-decade career, he would develop the commercial electric motor, the electric railway, and early electric elevators in skyscrapers.
On-Site Power Generation
Millies Engineering Group was contracted to design the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for the New INTAC Local 697 Center located in Merrillville, Indiana. As part of our services, we designed a new roof mounted photovoltaic system.
Boiler System Redesigns Can Yield Significant Savings
Replacing an old, inefficient steam boiler system with a new, high efficiency condensing boiler set up can provide school districts with significant reductions in operating costs.
Sustainable Upgrade with a Great Payback
See how working with JMA Architects, successfully completed a mechanical systems upgrade on 43,000 square foot Wolcott Jr. High School in Thornton, Illinois.
A Breath of Fresh Air for Students
See how we thoroughly engineer facility airflows and amounts of outside air to provide comfortable, healthy and well ventilated spaces.
How to Save on Heating Costs Even in These Harsh Winter Temperature
See why the hospital is very pleased with our findings and recommendation and is planning on implementing this option before the next heating season.
Boiler General Maintenance
See important considerations for the boiler maintenance schedule >
Are you Protecting Your Piping?
Pipe insulation is installed on various piping systems to help maintain an energy efficient piping distribution systems, see how to protect this piping.
"Right Sizing" Cooling Systems
See why Abbvie-Abbott is pleased with our findings and recommendation and will benefit from our work throughout future cooling seasons.
Controls Improve Energy Performance
See why buildings designed for high performance sometimes consume more energy than one would expect.
Making Hanover Central High a Safer School
See how to reduce energy costs in outdoor lighting applications.