Bala Consulting Engineers

Part THREE of Charles B. Kensky's life care series takes a deeper dive into the practical needs for protecting the health of a senior population. New engineering designs and technologies including increased air filtration, HVAC COVID mitigation designs, patient wander care technologies and detailed patient interaction tracking all go to creating healthy, safe environments for seniors. Click the following link to read more... https://bit.ly/3XlCtgL #lifecare #seniorhousing

Congratulations to Turner Construction Company on the opening of their new Philadelphia office located at Two Commerce Square! Our MEP/FP, AV/Security, and ITS teams worked alongside L2Partridge, LLC, now Stantec to design a dynamic and innovative workspace. The new office boasts a modern, open-concept layout with collaborative areas, lounge spaces, and conference rooms. Employees can enjoy a variety of digital experiences and amenities, fostering a productive and inspiring environment. We are proud to have contributed to this project and wish Turner continued success in their new Philadelphia office. #fitout #philadelphia #engineers #technology

We’re excited to welcome Emily Hontz, our newest Mechanical Engineer! She was a Mechanical Intern at Bala last summer and is a recent Architectural Engineering graduate of Penn State University. She has already started contributing her skills, including energy modeling, to the Mechanical Group. Outside of the office, Emily enjoys traveling, reading and going on walks with her two labradoodles Lucy and Sadie. Please join us in giving Emily a warm welcome to the Bala team! #balacareers #engineers #mechanical

Broad & Noble is a new 19-story, 326,000 SF mixed-use development located in Philadelphia's eclectic Callowhill neighborhood. Developed by Toll Brothers Apartment Living, the building offers a modern + rustic blend of residential, commercial, and amenity spaces including 344 market rate apartments, 10,440 SF of core/shell retail, parking, and a stunning sky-lounge with sweeping city views. Our MEP/FP Engineering Team worked with the following project teammates: BartonPartners Architects Planners, Inc. Clemens Construction Company Bohler MADDEN ELECTRIC ASSOCIATES #BalaProject #mixeduse #residential #highrise

We are proud to congratulate Caitlyn Longenecker, EIT on achieving LEED AP BD+C certification. Professional development and accreditation pursuits are highly encouraged at Bala, and Caitlyn excelled at completing this challenging program. #balacareers #LEED

Our team keeps growing! We're thrilled to share some exciting news that Teresa (Terry) Peña, Ph.D., SHRM-CP has joined Bala as our new Executive Director and Head of Human Resources! Terry brings a wealth of experience in employee relations, talent development, and performance management. Her expertise will be invaluable in enhancing our leadership and career development initiatives. Outside of work, Terry has a passion for gardening, spa days, and embarking on travel adventures with her daughter. Please join us in giving Terry a warm welcome to Bala. #balacareers

Our structures team has been busy renovating the Commonwealth Charter Academy Cyber Charter School Mt. Pocono location. The project includes supports for new rooftop cooling units, exterior patio canopies, vestibules, ramp/stairs and snow melt system, and grand staircase construction and finishing. We are excited to see great progress on so many aspects of this #balaproject.

Our Philadelphia office joined together to thank our summer interns for their fantastic work and to wish them a great upcoming year at school. Our MEP, structures and technology teams enjoyed giving you valuable experience to carry into your studies. We hope to see you again as you pursue your career goals! #balacareers

Read It Now! Part TWO of Charles B. Kensky's life care series focuses on the creation of a campus of activities and amenities for an active senior population and the MEP and technology infrastructure challenges that can arise in their development. https://lnkd.in/eBYVR7z7 #lifecare #seniorhousing

We're thrilled to welcome John Robinson, our new Director of Commissioning! Based in our Philadelphia office, he will be a key contributor to growing our Commissioning Group across our regional offices. John has a background in automation and controls and brings over 15 years of valuable experience in the startup and commissioning of various MEP systems for the life sciences market sector. A fun fact about John is that he is a passionate practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and earned his black belt in the art a few years ago. Please join us in giving John a warm welcome to our team! #BalaCareers #Engineers #Commissioning