Jordan & Skala Engineers

08/31/2026

After 20 incredible years with Jordan & Skala Engineers, Enelio Enriquez is beginning an exciting new chapter: retirement.

As Enelio reflects on his time at JSE, one theme comes through again and again: the people. Over the past two decades, clients and colleagues have become lasting connections, and those relationships are what made the work and projects especially meaningful. Enelio has always believed that successful projects are built on collaboration. “We really need to work together,” he says, and for him, strong partnerships begin with genuine personal connections. That same people-first approach has shaped the way Enelio has mentored and supported the next generation of engineers and leaders throughout his career.

One of those leaders is Emma Hoelzel, who has spent the past eight years at JSE. As Enelio retires, Emma will step into the role of Team Leader and serve as the team’s primary point of contact. Building on the strong foundation Enelio helped establish, Emma is focused on strengthening client relationships, supporting her team, identifying new efficiencies, and expanding the team’s reach into new areas.

“I want to be very hands-on and involved with the projects as much as I possibly can be,” Emma says. “That leads to a more successful team and everyone feeling supported.”

We are incredibly grateful for Enelio’s 20 years of dedication, leadership, mentorship, and the relationships he has built along the way. We wish him all the best in retirement and this well-earned next chapter. At the same time, we’re proud to welcome Emma into her new role and excited to see how she continues to build on that legacy.

Please join us in congratulating Enelio on his retirement and Emma on this exciting next step!

08/07/2026

The risk of not adopting connected digital delivery may not be losing one project.

It is gradually falling behind firms that can coordinate faster, maintain better control of their information, and create a more efficient experience for clients and project partners.

As connected workflows become more common, clients may increasingly expect consultants to participate in these environments with confidence. Firms that build strong digital workflows now will be better positioned as cloud collaboration, automation, and artificial intelligence become more integrated into project delivery.

At Jordan & Skala Engineers, we are continuing to invest in connected digital workflows that support stronger coordination today while preparing our teams for how projects will be delivered tomorrow.

Watch our bonus BIM Q&A with Symetri USA to learn more about connected delivery, data ownership, and the future of project coordination.

🎥 Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZFofbsLJ58
📰 Read the newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-bim-just-connected-controlled-jordan-skala-engineers-2hyfe

08/06/2026

As facilities become more power-intensive and utility capacity, space, and other resources become increasingly constrained, early coordination among design disciplines is more important than ever. Across all project types, thoughtful planning of transformer, electrical, and telecommunications spaces during schematic design can improve efficiency, support cost-effective decisions, and help avoid coordination challenges later in the design process.

To help architects and other design professionals navigate these critical decisions, Jordan & Skala Engineers offers an AIA-accredited Lunch & Learn, Utility, Electrical, & Telecom Room Coordination Fundamentals. Each session is tailored to the utility providers your team works with most often—or wants to better understand—so the discussion is relevant to your projects, markets, and coordination needs.

What you'll learn:
• Best practices for transformer, electrical, and telecom room layout and location.
• How code requirements, accessibility, voltage drop, system performance, and cost influence utility room planning.
• How telecom room planning impacts infrastructure costs and signal strength.

Why it matters:
Early, integrated design decisions can reduce rework, improve coordination, and help keep projects on schedule while supporting long-term building performance.

Ready to bring this course to your team? Schedule a Lunch & Learn with us today: https://www.jordanskala.com/contact/

08/04/2026

⚠️ Important Reminder for Active Revit Projects

With Revit 2027 now available, it's a good time to review any projects still being worked on in earlier versions of Revit.

As Autodesk continues to phase out support for older releases, you may encounter limitations that affect project workflows:

• Versions older than the current release and the previous three versions are no longer supported by Autodesk.
• Previous Revit versions may have limitations with cloud models, collaboration, and third-party add-ins.
• Staying within Autodesk's supported versions helps ensure better security, reliability, and continued access to support when issues arise.

If your team is still managing projects in an unsupported version of Revit, now is the time to plan your upgrade and coordinate next steps to ensure continued project compatibility and minimize interruptions to workflow.

07/23/2026

Industrial facilities are requiring more power to accommodate robotic material handling, but increasing utility capacity limitations, long equipment procurement lead times, and future proofing can quickly become project constraints. 🏭

In a recent roundtable with Consulting-Specifying Engineer, JSE Principal and Industrial Leader Darren Rogge outlines what owners, developers, and design teams should be planning for now:

• Confirm utility capacity early and identify constraints—upgrades can take months or years
• Design scalable electrical systems to accommodate future automation and process loads
• Identify transformers, generators, and electrical gear requirements for early procurement
• Evaluate microgrids, energy storage, and on-site generation where reliability is critical
• Align resiliency investments with the operational cost of downtime

The takeaway: Future-ready industrial facilities start with early planning, realistic load analyses, and building systems designed to be flexible and adaptable.

Read the full roundtable discussion on page 36: https://issuu.com/wtwhmedia/docs/consulting_specifying_engineer_july_august_2026?fr=sMDFkMzgzNDk5MDg

Decarbonization in HVAC design. Achieve resilience through risk management. Reduce demand, electrify equipment. Control strategies for AHUs. ASHRAE 62.1 for VAV system design. Museum electrical system

07/01/2026

As sustainability requirements continue to evolve, now is the time to evaluate your project's certification roadmap. The U.S. Green Building Council has extended the LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 (BD+C, ID+C and O+M) commercial registration close date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Why act now?
• Secure your project under the current LEED rating systems before registration closes
• LEED v4/v4.1 may help streamline costs and project planning
• Registered projects will now have until June 30, 2033 to complete the certification process

Register your projects by June 30, 2027, and contact our team to help you assess your options and identify the most effective strategy for achieving your project goals: https://www.jordanskala.com/contact/

06/24/2026

🤝 Trusted Expertise. Meaningful Collaboration.

Great design thrives on strong collaboration. Our Charlotte Leaders, Jeff Sams and Dillon McAuley, recently had the pleasure of hosting a meet-and-greet with our partners at McMillan Pazdan Smith!

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, and discuss how we can continue pushing boundaries in the built environment. When innovative architectural design meets precision engineering, the possibilities for our clients and communities are endless.

It was a pleasure spending time with the team at McMillan Pazdan Smith, and a special shout-out to Andrea Rossi for winning our raffle for a new pair of Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds!

Thank you to everyone who attended and brought such great energy to the room. Here’s to future collaborations and bringing more inspiring spaces to life!

06/16/2026

The Phillips 66 | JA Discovery Center was designed to provide students across Southeast Texas with hands-on learning experiences focused on financial literacy, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The 40,000-square-foot facility features interactive classrooms, offices, and multipurpose spaces that connect education to real-world application.

We provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services to help bring this vision to life.

The facility supports immersive programs such as JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and the JA Company Program, and is expected to serve approximately 32,000 students annually. Through thoughtful engineering and collaboration, the Phillips 66 | JA Discovery Center helps create an environment that inspires students and prepares them for future success.

Explore the full project story here: https://www.jordanskala.com/projects/phillips-66-ja-discovery-center/

Project Highlights:
💡 Single-zone VAV packaged rooftop units
💡 120/208V, 3-phase electrical system
💡 Traditional waste and vent system alongside domestic water systems, utilizing high-efficiency, low-flow fixtures to support sustainability goals

Architect: Kirksey | Architecture
General Contractor/Developer: Arch-Con Corporation
Owners Representative: Gauge Real Estate Partners

Houston Project Leaders: Kendy Guillaume, Christopher J Claudet, Mark McAllister, Connor McCrea, and Colton Anderson

Copyright Photography by: Michael Craft/Arch-Con Corporation

06/11/2026

That’s a wrap on Season 1 of The Coordination Conversation! 🎙️

Over the past year, our goal was to bring more than 70 years of consulting-engineering expertise to the microphone, turning complex design, compliance, and AEC industry trends into engaging conversations.

Our debut season tackled some of the industry's biggest shifts, from navigating A2L refrigerants and the 2021 energy codes to breaking down federal changes impacting green building programs and incentives. We also explored the evolution of project management from AutoCAD to Revit and unpacked common confusion points around Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) systems.

A huge thank you to our Season 1 partners for helping power these conversations: Addison HVAC, Bartos Industries, Carrier Enterprise, CTC Software, and Johnson Controls.

We’re already hard at work on Season 2. Coming soon, we’ll be diving into the 2024 IECC and how it impacts design decisions across disciplines, the ongoing A2L transition and what it means for refrigerant routing, code compliance, and mechanical space planning, evolving equipment requirements — yes, closets! — microgrids and emerging power strategies, Revit 2027 and the risks facing legacy Revit 2021 projects, low-voltage coordination from IDF room HVAC loads to future-ready infrastructure, practical design strategies for HPWH installations, and perspectives from the young engineers helping shape the future of our industry.

Catch up on Season 1 below if you haven’t already, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the Season 2 premiere:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2K-DSgf4-8&list=PLBmtOw0mn-PlBe3uO7uCTZOGz4W8wN1bc

Thank you to our engineering experts, guests (RCLA Landscape, Symetri USA) and production team (Tim Redman) for helping bring Season 2 to life.

We know the best way to save money, reduce risk, and enjoy what we do is to have The Coordination Conversation.

06/08/2026

We had a fantastic time connecting at our Happy Hour event at Topgolf! 🏌️

Thank you to our friends at Dwell Design Studio and EM Structural for joining us for an evening of engaging conversations and networking. We always appreciate opportunities to strengthen relationships with our industry partners and celebrate the collaborations that help bring impactful projects to life.