Press Room
Interface launches interactive energy performance software
Interface has launched a new interactive software application, QuickEUI, to enhance the design of high performance buildings by calculating potential energy consumption in real-time at a project’s earliest stages. From increased energy efficiency to net-zero buildings, QuickEUI is flexible enough to address a wide range of energy use scenarios and targets.
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Interface Ranks on the 2011 CSE MEP Giants List
Interface Engineering ranked 40th this year among the CSE MEP Giants. The MEP Giants program lists the top mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering firms in the United States. The in-depth analysis of these firms reveals what’s going on in the industry, and how it has changed over the past few years.
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$9K Raised for American Cancer Society
Interface Engineering’s Portland staff raised over $9,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Portland. This cause touched close to home for staff, as many on the Interface team have lost loved ones affected by cancer or are survivors themselves. Leading up to the event, Principal Richard Benney and the Interface Relay For Life team solicited donations and held fundraising events for staff such as a spaghetti dinner and homemade treat sales. They also held an auction, which included a stay in a rustic cabin, a personal chef for a day, handyman services, and other items donated by vendors and staff alike. All the fundraising efforts culminated with the Relay for Life of Portland held on July 17th and 18th, 2010. The Interface team, along with 56 other groups, camped out overnight and took turns walking around a track over an 18 hour period, “because cancer never sleeps.” Read more about American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
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Engineers Move to MARRS
Interface Engineering’s Sacramento office has signed a lease with The Heller Company to occupy 7,600 square feet, co-habitating with The HLA Group Landscape Architects in the MARRS Building at 20th and J. Streets.
With their lease expiring at Cal Center Drive, at suburban Watt Avenue and Folsom Boulevard, the principals of Interface saw an opportunity to align their office space with their corporate values. “As a company that is committed to sustainability, we wanted to be where there was easy access to regional transit as well as good amenities close by for our employees,” said Mike Stanton, who along with Stuart Lindsay, is a principal of the Sacramento office.
The planets aligned when Mike Heller suggested they take half of The HLA Group’s space. Both companies work for many of the same clients, but don’t compete for business, and The HLA Group had more space than they needed. With the office already completely furnished, it’s simply a matter of moving boxes for Interface Engineering.
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Interface Engineering Hires Specialty Staff
Interface Engineering has recently added several specialty staff to its ranks to support current operations.
Douglas Cansdale, PE and Gerry Vespertino, LEED AP join Interface’s Commissioning Team as Senior Commissioning Authorities.
Christine Morgan Brent, MCTS recently returned to Interface Engineering as the Manager of Integrated Support Services. After working for Interface for ten years within the IT and administrative teams, Ms. Brent took 18 months to provide software support for a regional nonprofit. She re-joined Interface as an Associate to oversee the firm’s IT, administration, and AutoCad and Revit development staff. In addition to her management duties, Christine develops internal staff training for the firm.
One of Christine’s newest hires is Glen Walson, PE, LEED AP. Glen’s role at Interface is Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager, focusing on the Revit family of software. He’ll provide technical staff in all Interface offices with project coaching and project setups, develop software standards and training programs, and lead monthly technical exchanges.