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Associate Principal Interviewed by Leading Engineering Magazine
Along with three noted consulting engineers from across the country, Associate Principal Mike Sherren, PE, LEED AP, discussed the challenges and rewards of designing MEP systems for K-12 educational facilities in Consulting-Specifying Engineer in March 2012. In the interview, Mr. Sherren gives primary accounts of how renovating existing buildings requires...
Senior Project Manager Presents at Maryland Engineers Conference
James Posey Associates Electrical Engineer and Project Manager Marc Hurwitz, PE, LEED AP, CDT, spoke at the Maryland Engineers Conference in October 2012. The Maryland Engineers Conference is a statewide educational and networking event sponsored by the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers (MDSPE) designed to be an opportunity to learn...
JPA Welcomes New Marketing Director
James Posey Associates is pleased to announce that Melinda Kay has joined the firm as Marketing Director, succeeding Lara Johnson who recently retired after 16 years of service. Ms. Kay has been active in marketing mechanical and electrical consulting engineering services for more than 17 years. She was instrumental in...
Two JPA Engineers earn Professional Registrations
Justin Bem, Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager, recently earned his Professional Engineer licensure for the State of Maryland. Mr. Bem graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, and went on to earn his Masters of Science, also in Architectural Engineering from PSU, in 2008....
JPA continues to grow with the acquisition of new talent. In 2014, we added the following individuals to our staff
Mark Black joined us as a mechanical engineer. Mark graduated from UMBC in May 2014 with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and is a former Army Special Forces Green Beret. With over 3 years of prior experience, Michael Acciaioli joined our mechanical department in August. Michael earned his...
JPA facilitates presentation and discussion with local architects on adoption of IgCC by Baltimore City
In December, a dozen JPA employees led an information session and group discussion at the Engineers Club in Baltimore about the effects of Baltimore City’s impending adoption in April 2015 of the International Green Council Code (IgCC), and its effect on the design and construction community. Maryland and DC architects...
JPA continues to serve Hagerstown Community College with completion of Kepler Performing & Visual Arts Education Center
In addition to being involved in the design for the new 5-story STEM building on this Western Maryland campus, JPA is proud to have been the MEP engineer for the recently completed addition to the Kepler Building. It features a dance studio, blackbox theater, campus gallery, classrooms, practice rooms, art...
Towson University SECU Arena garners enthusiastic response among student body and community
Towson University’s new 5,200-seat SECU Arena now hosts Towson Tigers basketball, volleyball and gymnastics teams, in addition to providing a concert and commencement venue for the growing state university. JPA provided MEP design services to Hord Coplan Macht Architects for this Colonial Athletic Association facility that features 340 club seats,...
JPA projects garner 3 awards at 2014 AIA Baltimore Excellence in Design Awards Ceremony!
JPA was pleased to be part of the architectural design teams who were awarded three Honorable mentions in the Higher Education category at the 2014 AIA Baltimore Excellence in Design Awards. Sighted for design excellence were the Towson University SECU Arena, and the STEM Building and Kepler Educational Center at...
North Eastern Maryland students now served by Towson University Academic Center at Harford Community College
This recently completed LEED registered building establishes a satellite campus for Towson University to meet increasing demand by northeast Maryland residents for bachelor and graduate degree program. JPA provided MEP design services to GWWO Architects for a new 55,560-SF building designed as a learning “garden” in response to the rural...
Edward St. John Student Life Center at McDonogh School Opens to Students
The brand new Edward A. St. John Student Life Center at McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland, is the core of the school’s “Campus Green” project. James Posey Associates worked with Bowie Gridley Architects to design the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for the new three-story, 39,000 square foot building...
Sarah’s Hope Transitional Housing Facility dedicated
JPA was proud to be part of Murphy & Dittenhafer’s team for renovation and adaptive-reuse of a 3-story, 38,000-SF former school building in Baltimore City for use by families in need. Dedication of the $7 million transitional facility for women and children was held on October 8, 2015, and the...
