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Hawai’i has ambitious clean energy goals aiming for the nation’s first-ever 100% renewable portfolio standards (RPS) by 2045. This week's RE+ Events Hawaii brought the clean energy community together to discuss how we can contribute to achieving this goal and address local challenges. Honolulu team members Noah, Theresa, Sameer, and Dominique attended this year's first forum and were inspired by the momentum.
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Learn more about our capabilities in this space:
🌿 Alternative Energy: https://www.coffman.com/services/alternative-energy/
🔷 Hydrogen: https://www.coffman.com/services/hydrogen/
🔋 Battery Energy Storage: https://www.coffman.com/services/battery-energy-storage-systems/
🔵 CCUS: https://www.coffman.com/services/carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage/

Alternative Energy | Coffman Engineers Our alternative energy experience includes stand-alone and integrated designs for a wide variety of technologies. Explore our capabilities.

Are you ready to take the next steps in your engineering journey? Join us today from 8 to 5 at the UC San Diego SE Day career fair. If you’re interested in career opportunities and learning about the exciting projects our team works on, we invite you to swing by. We’d love to meet you and discuss how your skills and passion can align with Coffman’s mission.

Huge thanks to Gensler for the opportunity to present to their Houston team! 🏢 Coffman fire protection engineers Mike Crowley, PE, FSFPE, and David Gramlich, PE, presented a continuing education course on “Major Fire Protection and Life Safety Changes to the 2021 Houston Building Code." They discussed the 2021 changes that were adopted in January 2024 and shared insights and ideas on fire and life safety. We enjoyed the engaging conversation and look forward to future presentations.
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If you're in the Houston area and could benefit from this presentation, we would be happy to discuss a lunch and learn opportunity with you!

Have you ever wondered about the basics of EV charging infrastructure requirements? Electrical principal, Chris Barker, PE, unpacks some of the common terms and explains where you might find the answer for your state or city EV requirements in this article: https://www.coffman.com/news/electric-vehicle-ev-technology/
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If you have specific questions that this article does not answer, our engineers can help you navigate the changing requirements of EV charging. Contact us at the link in the article.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology | Coffman Engineers As electric vehicle (EV) charging increases in demand, facility owners and operators are finding that the requirements governing the installation, use, and required number of stalls have differing jurisdictional standards. Learn more!

California stands at a pivotal moment in its energy history with abundant energy opportunities. Join us in Los Angeles as we explore what the energy transition entails, how it currently affects California and its anticipated future impact, and the critical role California’s AEC community can play in supporting upcoming energy projects. Additionally, we’ll delve into forecasted energy initiatives poised to shape the state’s energy landscape. One CES learning unit is approved.
Register here: https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/lunch-and-learn-ccus-and-hydrogen/

Congratulations to Honolulu fire protection engineer, Chris Pruitt, PE, on being elected as the 2024 President of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Hawaii Chapter. We also applaud the incoming board for their support of the organization and profession.
🔥 Vice President - Robert Suster, PE, InSynergy Engineering
🔥 Secretary - Jordan Kilbey, PE, Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District
🔥 Treasurer - Sam Dannaway, PE, Coffman Engineers
🔥 Immediate Past President - Robert Bigtas, PE, Coffman Engineers

A strong education system is a critical piece of a community’s health. Coffman believes in creating safe, welcoming, and vibrant spaces where students and educators can thrive! https://www.coffman.com/industries/education/

Exciting news! Coffman and ECS, two engineering firms with a shared commitment to the Pacific Region, are joining forces in February! ECS is a respected electrical engineering firm with a long history in the Pacific Region. It is an honor to welcome their team to the company. This transition focuses on providing continuity in services to clients and long-term career opportunities for employees.
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“Coffman supports their workers, and that was important to us," shared Tim Higa, PE, ECS Vice President. "This opportunity allows us to continue serving clients the way we have in addition to the added resources Coffman can provide,” said Michele Adolpho, PE, ECS President.
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Stay tuned for more details about this next chapter. In February, we'll officially welcome ECS to our expanded office in Honolulu. Until then, join us in celebrating this exciting partnership!
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Watch: https://youtu.be/KmYvBLmBcVk?si=Gu2d8W5S_WRBLxaJ
Read more: https://www.coffman.com/news/ecs-joins-coffman-engineers/

ECS Joins Coffman Engineers Coffman Engineers welcomes electrical engineering firm, ECS, Inc. (ECS) to the firm in Honolulu, Hawaii. Owners Michele Adolpho, PE, and Tim Higa, PE, joined...

Our Seattle office celebrated the past year and rang in the new one by spending the evening at the Georgetown Ballroom! We celebrated with a yummy dinner, drinks, trivia, and dancing. A huge thank you to our awesome staff and everyone who joined us from other offices. Cheers! 🎉

Mochi has become an integral part of Hawaii's New Year celebrations. Making and eating this sticky rice treat is a Japanese tradition to welcome peace, prosperity, good health, and happiness. The Honolulu office enjoyed three types of mochi - sweet, savory, and with bacon! Thank you to members of our structural engineering department who prepared the midmorning treat! 🍡 Happy New Year!

Mike Crowley, PE, FSFPE, will be presenting “Update for the 2024 NFPA 101 Health Care Related Changes” to the American Society of Safety Professionals this Friday, January 12. This webinar session is designed to help attendees gain a better understanding of the NFPA 101 2024 edition. Mike will discuss the major changes related to means of egress, healthcare, ambulatory care, and business occupancies, as these changes allow new options for design. He will also review the update process for GA, CMS, and NFPA. To learn more or to register, visit https://bit.ly/48pFgZy.

Thank you, Kirksey | Architecture, for having us over to present on “Major Fire Protection and Life Safety Changes to the 2021 Houston Building Code.” Mike Crowley, PE, FSFPE, and Dave Gramlich, PE, discussed the code changes that were adopted on January 2, 2024, while the team enjoyed some Texas BBQ. Looking forward to future collaborations with the Kirksey team!

Chasing innovation where the air is crisp and the challenges are as vast as the snowy landscapes! Our team of engineers recently braved a frosty adventure in North Pole, Alaska, to provide electrical and mechanical engineering upgrades to Moose Creek Dam.❄️🔧

The Anchorage office has been in full-on holiday mode! 🎁 They provided gifts to over 50 kids and families through Project Angel Tree championed by the Anchorage Police Department, gathered for wreath making at Dimond Greenhouses, and got extra sweet with a cookie exchange sporting ugly sweaters! 🍪 We're feeling merry and bright, and hope you're enjoying the holiday season too! 🎄

The Coffman crew is clocking out for some holiday cheer! Our offices will be closed on December 22nd and 25th. From all of us at Coffman, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season! 🎁

Snow much fun! ❄️ Our Anchorage team had a blast sponsoring and decorating a tree for the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage Solstice Tree Tour! The event brought the community together to celebrate Kincaid's winter magic while showcasing Anchorage's trails. How did we do? 🎄

Structural engineers from our Orange County office attended the McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. topping out party for the UC Riverside School of Business Building (SBB) project. Our team provided a structural observation of the reinforcing in the roof deck. Since this is the last deck to be poured, design consultants, subcontractors, and the University attended to celebrate!🎉

We're turning up the heat with a new office in Phoenix, Arizona!🔥Led by Chris Thomas, PE, a senior fire protection engineer with over ten years of experience in the Phoenix market, our new office provides progressive fire protection, life safety, and mechanical engineering services, as well as additional services supported by our regional team. We're excited to see where this new adventure takes us, and we hope to see you around town! Learn more by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/3TDWGgi

It's ugly sweater season! Our Atlanta office recently got into the holiday spirit with a loud and colorful ugly Christmas sweater competition. ❄️ Even the Grinch would approve!

Nothing says happy holidays like a new tradition! Our Bay Area office decked out their desks for their first annual department decorating contest. From traditional decor to tributes to A Charlie Brown Christmas and Die Hard (it IS a Christmas movie), the structural department took home the gold with their festive gingerbread house!🎄

Our San Diego office has been celebrating the season by giving back to our local community! Team members have enjoyed participating in a Feeding San Diego food drive, the Salvation Army San Diego's annual toy drive, and supporting the San Diego Rescue Mission. Together, we have donated over 185 pounds of food, $1K worth of toys, and over 400 pounds of much-needed personal items for those in need in the San Diego area. We are excited to support local organizations that provide resources to those in need, especially during the holidays. 🎁

Our Honolulu office was a Toys for Tots donation site and received many generous donations from employees and friends. It made us happy to share joy through gifts with Oahu's children. 💝

This holiday season, we're bringing the heat (and the smoke alarms)! 🎄🔥 Get ready for a dose of holiday cheer as things get a little too festive in this year's holiday greeting featuring our D.C. Metro office.

From all of us at Coffman Engineers, we wish you warm (and safe) wishes!

Warm (and safe) Wishes from Coffman Engineers This holiday season, we're bringing the heat (and the smoke alarms)! 🎄🔥 Get ready for a dose of holiday cheer as things get a little too festive in this ye...

Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense's longest-running humanitarian airlift operation, which began in 1952. In the spirit of giving, an aircrew dropped a bundle of supplies attached to a parachute giving the operation its name. Today, the airdrop operations include more than 50 Pacific islands.
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Our Guam team had the pleasure of sponsoring boxes, which included donating supplies and gifts, decorating the boxes, and attending the AirDrop Mission - Santa 22 Flight, which dropped boxes at Kuttu and Moch Islands. 🏝️

Several ladies from our Spokane office attended GeoEngineers' 10th Annual A/E/C Ladies Cookie Exchange. The afternoon consisted of networking, holiday wishes, lunch, giving back... and, of course, COOKIES! Donations were also collected to benefit Spokane/CDA Student Scholarships for career advancement in partnership with LaunchNW and Innovia Foundation. Such a fun event! 🍪🎄🎅

As part of our Month of Cheer, employees from our Orange County office brought in donations for the 2023 Spark of Love Toy Drive organized by the Huntington Beach Fire Department. The Spark of Love Toy Program benefits local charity and non-profit groups in the community that provide toys for kids and teens so that they may experience the magic of the holiday season. Way to go!🎁