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Our Insights & News page is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the latest trends in MEP design and services. We regularly publish articles on a variety of topics, including new technologies, trends, regulations, and best practices. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your MEP projects.

Business & Retail

Case Study — P.F. Chang's

Location: WICHITA FALLS, TX Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing PROJECT SIZE: 1,843 square feet CHALLENGE Located...

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Building a convenience store from the ground up

Building a Convenience Store From the Ground Up

BUILDING A CONVENIENCE STORE FROM THE GROUND UP From daily coffee pickup spots to snack superstores and road trip landmarks,...

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The Bankroll Club in Philadelphia, PA

Case Study — The Bankroll Club

Location: Philadelphia, PA Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing CHALLENGE The Bankroll Club, located at the site of...

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Building a Cannabis Facility from the Ground Up

Since the 1970s, public opinion on cannabis has shifted dramatically. Until recently, it had been an illegal substance...

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Case Study — Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh C-Stores

Locations: U.S. Midwest Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing CHALLENGES For its Fast & Fresh convenience stores,...

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Case Study — The Capital Grille Restaurant Design

Location: Kansas City, MO Project Size: 18,000 SF Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing CHALLENGE

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The rise of the ghost kitchen

The food industry has undergone a dramatic – and permanent – global transformation in recent years, particularly when it...

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How to pick an MEP engineering partner for your grow facility

With a growing market for cannabis, many growers are looking to build or upgrade indoor facilities to better meet the rising...

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7 Practical Recommendations for Post-Pandemic Restaurant Ventilation

By now it’s been well-documented that COVID-19 spreads mainly through droplets discharged when an infected person coughs or...

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Comparing Vestibule and Air Curtain Selection for Commercial Buildings

Dialectic offers commercial building owners and users a tool for comparing vestibules and air curtains to determine the best...

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