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ASHRAE Illinois Honors GBA Projects for Engineering Excellence
G/BA's work at a hotel and a corporate research facility has been honored with the 2015 Excellence in Engineering award by the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE.The winning projects resulted in significant energy and cost savings while improving the sites' environmental...
Advocate Illinois Masonic Chiller Plant Upgrade Featured in Engineered Systems Magazine
A large-scale chiller plant replacement designed by G/BA for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is the cover story in the November 2015 issue of Engineered Systems magazine. Authored by Advocate Regional Facilities Director Craig McKenzie and G/BA Associate...
ASHRAE Names Fiona Martin a Regional LeaDRS Participant
ASHRAE has accepted G/BA Senior Project Engineer Fiona Martin (P.E., QCxP, BEAP, LEED O+M) as a participant in its Regional LeaDRS (Leadership Development Through Regional Support) program.LeaDRS participants shadow current ASHRAE Directors and Regional Chairs (DRCs)...
CSE Magazine Releases “Giants of Commissioning” Report
A new article in Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine discusses current trends in commissioning.Written by Diana Bjørnskov of the Building Commissioning Association, the article provides a "state of the profession" snapshot of the emerging field of Cx. She...
Health Incentives Keep GBA Staff Going Strong
Grumman/Butkus Associates has sustainability in its corporate DNA, and this emphasis extends to supporting the health of its busy staff. Like many businesses, G/BA provides an array of health insurance options (medical, dental, vision). The firm also offers financial...
GBA Named Certified Commissioning Firm by BCxA
The honor places the firm in a small group of companies with an outstanding proven track record in commissioning work. The Building Commissioning Association's Certified Commissioning Firm designation demonstrates "the highest standards for professional commissioning...