Insights

Dive into insights from our talented team of designers and engineers, as they cover topics that matter most to our clients and industry.
June 27, 2023

DBR Named Best Firm to Work For & Hot Firm

DBR is proud to announce that we have won the Best Firm to Work For and Hot Firm Awards by Zweig Group. The BFTWF award will be the third consecutive year for the firm, while this is DBR’s first year to win the Hot Firm award.

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June 14, 2023

Q&A with Partner, Kenneth Roland

Kenneth Roland, PE serves as a Partner in DBR’s Dallas office. Kenny directs MEP engineering services for projects in North Texas and directly oversees all aspects of design to ensure that our team delivers innovative and accurate solutions.

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May 30, 2023

The Allen Condos, Hotel & Retail Pavilion

DBR is working with HOK and DC Partners to provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services as well as energy modeling for The Allen, a new mixed-use development in Houston, Texas. DBR completed two phases of this development, a retail pavilion, and a tower with a luxury hotel operated by Thompson Hotels and private condominiums.

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May 11, 2023

Q&A with Senior Project Manager, Hugo Avila

Hugo Avila, PE serves as a Senior Project Manager based in DBR’s McAllen office. He has over 27 years of experience in the building design and construction industry.

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April 27, 2023

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD – Roy J. Sprague Middle School

DBR is working with Arcadis IBI Group to design Cypress-Fairbanks ISD’s Middle School #20. Sprague Middle School will be the third and final school to complete the Bridgeland Educational Village site and will serve approximately 1,350 students to accommodate the area’s rapid growth.

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April 19, 2023

Designing MEP Systems for CTE Spaces

To ensure the safety and functionality of CTE spaces, engineers must adhere to specific requirements that govern the design and installation of MEP systems in these areas. Engineers must exercise their creativity to design a custom-tailored solution to fit the specific program and instructor and to provide flexibility for evolving technologies and changing educational techniques.

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March 15, 2023

Q&A with Principal & Healthcare Market Leader, Mark Stringer

Mark Stringer, LEED AP, HFDP, is a highly experienced MEP engineering Principal with over 40 years of expertise in the field, with the last 30 years focused on Healthcare.

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March 7, 2023

Baylor University Medical Center Emergency Department

DBR worked with Freeman White/T. Howard Associates to provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for the $47 million expansion and renovation of the Riggs Emergency Department on the main campus of Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

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February 20, 2023

Meet DBR’s Newest Associates

At the end of 2022, two employees were named Senior Associate, and seven employees were named Associate. We at DBR would like to congratulate and thank these team members for their exceptional performance!

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January 31, 2023

Greenhill School – Valdes STEM + Innovation Center

DBR and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed the new 52,000-square-foot Valdes STEM + Innovation Center. We were excited to help Greenhill to meet their goal to create a state-of-the-art STEM learning facility with a low carbon footprint.

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