On January 1st, 2023, the State of South Carolina will be adopting the following new building codes.   -          2021 International Building Code with SC modifications -          2021 International Residential Code with SC modifications -          2021 International Fire Code with SC modifications -          2021 International Plumbing Code -          2021 Internati ..read more

Brandon Webster, PE (Savannah, GA) Method Engineering Group is pleased to announce that Brandon Webster has joined its team of engineering professionals. Webster, a registered professional engineer, joins Method Engineering Group as a project manager. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In this position, Webster will join his previous co-workers and current firm principals Christopher Shaffer and Andrew McKeever to assist in the design and project management of multiple projects throughout the Southeast. “This position is a g ..read more

The National Society of Professional Engineers holds Professional Engineers Day on the first Wednesday in August to mark the anniversary of the first professional engineering license and to celebrate the profession. There are multiple paths to become a licensed professional engineer. Most often, engineers are required to complete a four-year degree, work under a professional engineer for at least four years, and pass two rigorous competency exams, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and the Professional Engineering (PE) Exam. Andrew McKeever, a Method Engineering Group principal, elabor ..read more

Andrew Booker, Mechanical Designer (Savannah, GA) Method Engineering Group is pleased to announce that Andrew Booker has joined its team of engineering professionals. Booker is an experienced project manager and joins Method Engineering Group as a mechanical designer. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Andrew brings 14 years of diverse experience in construction and design to his new position, where he joins four other Tech alumni to assist with projects in Georgia and South Carolina:  Principals Andrew McKeever an ..read more

Jarrod Tipton, PE, LEED AP (Savannah, GA) Method Engineering Group is pleased to announce that Jarrod Tipton has joined its team of engineering professionals. Tipton, a registered professional engineer, joins Method Engineering Group as a project engineer. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has earned additional degrees in Applied Physics and Mathematics from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Jarrod brings over 13 years of previous design experience to his new role. In this position, Tipton will join Lisa Woods and his ..read more

The votes are in!!! Method Engineering Group has been named the Best Engineering Firm in the Coastal Empire! We are blown away by the support from our clients, industry partners, and the building owners we serve! We are thankful for all the great design teams we have been a part of this year and the great team we have at Method Engineering Group! We strive to use our years of engineering design experience to enhance the spaces we help create for the benefit of the entire community. We’re proud to work with the best design teams to improve Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Hinesville ..read more

Architects and engineers in Georgia should be very familiar with the impact that building code changes can have on current and upcoming projects. The state recently adopted eight new codes at the beginning of 2020. The adoption of new building codes can change design decisions and affect project timelines if the design team is not fully prepared for the new code requirements. Thankfully, it seems most design teams handled the 2020 code changes with thoughtful preparation that resulted in a smooth transition. Well, the code changes aren’t over yet. NFPA 70, also referred to as the National Ele ..read more

Today’s school facility directors are being asked to do more with less. With limited budgets, they are pressured to reduce operating expenses while maintaining a healthy and comfortable learning environment for students. Growing student populations, aging buildings, and rising energy costs only complicate the matter further. School districts are actively looking for HVAC solutions that will save energy and reduce maintenance while providing a high level of comfort and controllability. When properly designed, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems provide increased energy efficiency, reliabili ..read more

Are you interested in adding a solar photovoltaic (PV) system to your building? 2020 may be the best time to take advantage of the federal tax rebates before they are reduced in 2021 and 2022. Read below to learn about operation, sizing, and payback for solar PV systems. How Does Solar PV Work? A solar photovoltaic (PV) system absorbs the sun’s energy and converts it to direct current (DC) electricity. An inverter then converts it to alternating current (AC) electricity that is used in buildings and homes. A solar PV system can be used to help offset some energy costs or help a building achiev ..read more

Many of us have just experienced the most unusual month of our lives. Schools have closed, many workers are dealing with lay-offs and furloughs, much of the remaining workforce are working from home, and no one has answers about the future of the economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on each of us (some more than others), but it appears we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Due to the method of infection, this virus will have a lasting impact on restaurants, event venues, religious organizations, schools and universities, open offices, and businesses that cent ..read more