Primera Engineers, Ltd.

10/23/2026

Sometimes, a simple tool can make complex projects easier to navigate. Our team recently developed a comprehensive project checklist designed to help our client guide important stakeholder conversations, establish expectations early, and create a more consistent approach across their portfolio.

The result? A process that brings greater clarity, structure, and accountability. Are you looking for a partner that can bring that to your next project? Learn more about our team at primeraeng.com.

10/23/2026

It’s always special to return to your alma mater! SVP, Lourdes Gonzalez, is a proud University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumna and currently serves as a Chicago Director on the AIA Illinois Board. This week, she’s back on campus for the Annual Conference and Honor Awards. Thanks to Lourdes for sharing a couple of photos and representing Primera in a community that means so much to her.

10/22/2026

Tenant improvement electrical projects in commercial buildings can already face short deadlines, low cost margins, and strict constraints. Primera's Electrical Engineering Director, Alex Wolke, has analyzed the new changes made in the 2026 National Electrical Code® (NEC) that pose additional threats to critical planning, design and project cost and is sharing his findings in our most recent Thought Leadership article.

Don't let these revisions negatively impact your projects! Read Alex's full report addressing the five most critical revisions featured in the 2026 NEC here: https://primeraeng.com/2026-nec-changes/.

This article highlights 5 of the most critical changes in the 2026 NEC for commercial tenant improvement projects and their impacts on cost, planning, and design.

10/22/2026

Will you be at this month? Don't miss our expert, Lourdes Gonzalez, as she joins the panel "Teamwork Makes the Green Work: Collaborative Approaches for Sustainability" to discuss how partnership and innovation are advancing sustainability goals across the industry. From thought-provoking discussions to the latest trends in construction and design, Chicago Build is where industry professionals come together to connect and learn. Get your free tickets now at: www.chicagobuildexpo.com

10/20/2026

Earlier this month, Primera joined AIA Chicago at Designight 2026 to celebrate the winners of the signature Design Excellence Awards program. One of Primera's projects, The James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests at Brookfield Zoo, earned the Lerch Bates People’s Choice Award in the Culture & Museum category.

Congrats to Goettsch Partners and Pepper Construction Group on this recognition! Learn more about Designight and the Tropical Forests project at https://primeraeng.com/aia-chicago-award-2026/.

10/19/2026

Smarter, safer schools start with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems designed for real-world demands. From shifting occupancy needs and long-term maintenance to energy efficiency and resilience, thoughtful MEP design can help K-12 facilities perform efficiently over time.

Swipe through five practical strategies from our MEP engineers that will help make your K-12 engineering designs more effective. For more details, visit our website to read the full report.

10/16/2026

Some exciting news to kick off the weekend! Please join us in welcoming Ming Hui as our new Distribution Department Manager within our Utilities division. Ming brings more than 25 years of utilities engineering and leadership experience, along with a passion for helping engineers grow professionally and personally. Get to know Ming better at: https://primeraeng.com/welcome-ming-hui/.

10/15/2026

to last month where Primera joined fellow industry professionals at the Women's Energy Network (WEN) Chicago for an evening of networking and learning. Keynote speaker, Julia Lane, of the University of Chicago shared valuable perspectives on public-private partnerships, science, engineering, and innovation.

Thank you to for an engaging event focused on connection, growth, and empowering !

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Kris Salvatera on beginning his term as President of Illinois Section ASCE. We were also honored to be recognized as part of the teams behind two Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award-winning projects at the IS-ASCE Annual Awards Dinner last week. Congratulations to Kris and to all the project teams that were honored. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/wTrv50ZWiO3.