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Cleanroom Performance Tips and Resources

Curious about cleanrooms? Here are a few cleanroom performance tips to help with future project goals.

Building a Career through Apprenticeships

In this article we review our participation in the JATC program, and the benefits of apprentices to the built environment.

Business, Education and Interns

NWESI recently joined De La Salle North's Work Study program. Read more here about the program and how we got involved.

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Capabilities

Healthy Buildings for Re-Occupancy

Learn how to prepare your facility for re-occupancy with Healthy Buildings.

Healthcare Project Examples

Example of our healthcare experience across the Pacific Northwest.

Capabilities Statement

Review our Capabilities Statement for Federal projects.

Statement of Qualifications

NWESI's Statement of Qualifications! Take a look inside!

Media

ISHE 2021: Navigating Construction During COVID 19

Listen to this presentation with representatives from Andersen Construction, ZGF Architects, DAY CPM, and our own CxA John Herboth as they review the development of the Vancouver Clinic Camas Expansion.

These days, folks can’t afford to neglect air quality

Healthy Building Interview with KOIN

KOIN news AM Extra talked to Bruce Gilpin to discuss facilities re-opening and measures for healthy buildings.

Business Development in Idaho: An interview with Jewel Bergeron and Shiloh Holmes

Krisjan Radio interviewed Business Development Manager Jewel Bergeron, and business development consultant Shiloh Holmes, on marketing, relationships and growth in the Boise market.

BestHQ’s “What’s your story?” Produced by Pamplin Media Group

Incorporating Distributed Energy Generation Projects into Whole Building Commissioning

Upcoming Events

4/21/21 Building Diverse Partnerships

A discussion on how to approach partnerships with COBID Certified firms.

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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Vince Sage

Read more about Vince's work, hobbies, and interests here!

Employee Spotlight: Jewel Kayfes

Read more about how Jewel got into business development, her favorite parts of work, and what she enjoys pursuing outside of NWESI!

Employee Spotlight: Scott Taylor

Scott is the VP of Finance and Administration at NWESI. Learn about his interests here.

Employee Spotlight: Po’okela McKeague

Learn more about Po and his role in business development!

Employee Spotlight: Erik Rottman

Read more about Erik and his involvement in projects, style, and troubleshooting.

Employee Spotlight: Katie Munson

Learn more about Katie, NWESI's Sr. Administrative Assistant!

Employee Spotlight: Jon McLaren

Read more about Jon's work here!

Employee Spotlight: Corinna Brence

Corinna's thoughts on learning, growing, and the work that led her here.

Employee Spotlight: Chelsea Lein

Chelsea keeps busy with a myriad of tasks at AIR, and still makes time to excel in bowling.

Employee Spotlight: Eric Costaggini

Eric's thoughts on cleanrooms, autonomy, and explorations in wine-making.

Employee Spotlight: Bruce Gilpin

Bruce's take on effective management, keeping perspective, and how the industry has changed.

Employee Spotlight: David Cunningham

David's thoughts on growing with NWESI over the years.

Employee Spotlight: Gayle McDowell

Gayle on NWESI's development from seeing its foundation to where she is now.

Other Resources

Case Study: Retro-Commissioning Private Club

NWESI has worked with this client to continually improve facility operations as it grows to meet the needs of staff and visitors.

OSU: Marine Studies Initiative

Watch this short video of OSU's Marine Studies Initiative building to check out our scope of work in Commissioning and TAB.

Case Study: OSU Marine Studies Initiative

This project involved our Commissioning and TAB teams, from design through warranty. Read more about our role and challenges in this project.

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