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Millard Refrigerated Services has storage business down cold

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for Millard Refrigerated Services new headquarters facility located in the Sterling Ridge Development near 132nd and Pacific Streets.

The "V" Is Coming!

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering designed the mechanical and electrical systems for The "V" Entertainment Center.

PACE goal: Keep elderly in their own homes, out of nursing homes

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is pleased to provide the mechanical and electrical design for PACE, Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly.

First look inside TD Ameritrade's new $200M building

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Electrical and technology design, LEED consulting, and Commissioning by the team at Morrissey Engineering.

Nature-Inspired Office Space

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering designed the mechanical and electrical and provided commissioning services for the nature-inspired Pinnacle Bank Headquarters located at 180th & Dodge.

SalonCentric Project Wins Award

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for SalonCentric addition.

Old federal building gets $22M makeover

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for this exciting historic renovation of the old federal building. Video

New downtown hotel preserves Federal Building's history

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is pleased to provide the mechanical and electrical design services for the transformation of the historic Omaha Federal Building into a 152-room Residence Inn.

Gordmans to break ground on 'fun, energetic' corporate home

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Gordmans is breaking ground today on their new corporate offices at Aksarben Village. Mechanical and electrical design by Morrissey Engineering.

Element Hotel at Midtown Crossing earns EPA rating

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for the highly energy efficient Element by Westin Hotel.

TD Ameritrade building lights up Old Mill

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey engineering provided the electrical systems design for the energy-efficient TD Ameritrade building in Old Mill. The building is registered for LEED and pursuing platinum certification building.

Omaha's 'fab five' of Fortune 500 firms

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering regularly provides consulting services to these five Fortune 500 firms located right here in Omaha.

New Omaha housing aimed at younger residents

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

NuStyle development company hopes to bring new life to an Omaha neighborhood - VIDEO

Brand New Barker Building in Downtown Omaha

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for the remodeled Barker Building located in downtown Omaha. Want to take a look inside?

Cabela's plans new stores in S.C., Minn.

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Cabela's Inc. is planning to open two new stores to sell outdoor gear and sporting goods in South Carolina and Minnesota in 2014.

MCL Completes First Hybrid Operating Room in Nebraska

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Innerspace Studios and Morrissey Engineering teamed to complete the design that included a new mechanical system, lead-lined operating room walls, structural supports, super-flat epoxy floors, and surgical medical gas.

American School & University Outstanding Design Award

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

In the November 2012 issue of American School & University, The University of Nebraska at Omaha, Scott Court received an Outstanding Design award.

CBSHome to put more offices, services under one roof

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is providing the mechanical and electrical design for CBSHome's new space.

Dicon Receives Associated General Contractors Award for L14 Flats

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Dicon!

Omaha-area businesses see steady signs of growth

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

CSG International's west Omaha office contributes to the confidence of area business leaders.

Barker Building's comeback and clinic to make healthy addition downtown

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Apartment dwellers who move into the renovated downtown Omaha Barker Building next year will be just an elevator ride away from not only a toasted sandwich, but also a medical checkup and a pharmaceutical refill.

Developer puts big imprint on Omaha area

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A shiny new office campus spanning 16 acres officially opened this month in Omaha for CSG Systems International.

Local Legends Open Forum

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

George Morrissey will be part of a panel of speakers for the Nebraska Chapter of DBIA on Wednesday, October 24, at the Scott Conference Center. It's opportunity to listen and learn from some of our most respected industry leaders in Omaha.

Ground broken for health care project

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS — City leaders and local health care professionals stood in a grassy field on the corner of 38th Street and 48th Avenue Tuesday morning, touting the benefits of recent developments along the city’s northern edge.

The "District Urban Lofts" coming soon to 16th & Harney

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is designing the mechanical and electrical for the District Urban Lofts, located atop the old Lerner building.

Village East is a part of the 'kick-start' for North O

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for Village East.

2nd phase of condos for sale at Midtown Crossing

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Midtown Crossing is releasing an additional 40 residential properties to the market in the southernmost condominium building.

Downtown adds 42 apartments at 14th & Leavenworth

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Introducing, L14 Flats, downtown's trendy new addition. Mechanical and electrical design by Morrissey Engineering.

Woodhouse Nissan opens its new location in Bellevue

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering designed the MEP for the new facility which is 35,000 square feet and will house an inventory of about 400 vehicles.

NuStyle transforming another office building into apartments

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for the former Black Hills Energy Building at 1815 Capitol Avenue, the latest downtown transformation by NuStyle Development.

Parents create community for special needs children

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is pleased to provide the mechanical and electrical design, and commissioning services for the Sheltering Tree, a living community for special needs adults.

4940 Building LEED project profile

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

We are please to announce that the Morrissey Engineering 4940 Building's LEED Project Profile has been officially launched in the new USGBC online project library.

Sustainability icon

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Check out the highly efficient and environmentally friendly TD Ameritrade building. Electrical and Technology design, LEED consulting, and Commissioning by the team at Morrissey Engineering.

Omaha's Element by Westin hotel in top ten best worldwide

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided MEP LEED consulting, MEP design, commissioning services, and energy modeling for Element by Westin.

Greening the Heartland 2012 Recap

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Most people in our industry have heard of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Washington D.C. based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is "committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings".

Marian Performing Arts Center

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is providing the mechanical and electrical design for this new performing arts center.
More on: Marian to start work on $7.4M arts center

The Barker Building

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is working with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architects on the makeover of this 1929 building in downtown Omaha.
Kelly: A new life for old Barker Building

Honorable Mention: Commercial Buildings, Existing

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design, commissioning services, and LEED consulting services for this Class A office building renovation. See the outstanding results in the ASHRAE Journal April 2012.

Honorable Mention: Commercial Buildings, Existing

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

First look: the zoo's new aquarium

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering designed the mechanical, electrical and lighting systems for the Henry Doorly Zoo's remodeled and renovated Scott Aquarium that opens to the public Thursday. Here's a sneak preview of what's to come. Showcase: Inside the remodeled Scott Aquarium.

Federal building to get new life as hotel

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is designing the mechanical and electrical for this $23 million project that will renovate the historic Omaha Federal building into a Residence Inn Marriott.
More on: Federal Building Renovation

Is LEED Certification Worth It?

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Considering if LEED is right for your building? Morrissey Engineering's Sarah Gudeman and George Morrissey provide their input in MCL's Building Better podcast.
More on: LEED Certification

FPS is wrapping up several construction projects

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for the significant additions at Fremont Public Schools.
More on: Fremont Public Schools

Downtown Makeover In The Works

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The old Northern Natural Gas building, located at 24th and Dodge, is being renovated into the Highline apartments. Mechanical and Electrical design by Morrissey Engineering.
More on: The Highline

Morrissey Engineering's Website Design Recognized

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering's website was recently recognized by the American Advertising Federation of Omaha, (AAF).

CoSentry will spend $30M on Lenexa Data Center

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering has been retained by CoSentry to develop the design for this 60,000 SF data center in Lenexa.
More on: Lenexa Data Center

Midtown Crossing the Recipient of the Laurels Award

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Omaha by Design will present the 2011 installment of its highest honor, the Laurels Award to Midtown Crossing.
More on: Laurels Award

Restored Dundee building keeps 'flair'

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The former Reniers Piano building officially opens Wednesday. Mechanical and electrical design by Morrissey Engineering.
Restored Dundee building keeps 'flair'

Metro Library Reopens

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for the renovation of this busy library in northwest Omaha.
Metro Library Reopens

OneWorld ready to serve more

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

OneWorld Community Health Center groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction of two new buildings. Mechanical, electrical, and technology design by Morrissey Engineering.

Morrissey Engineering selected as an Energy Evaluator for the reEnergize Program

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s BetterBuildings Program, the reEnergize Program is a collaborative effort between the cities of Omaha and Lincoln to build energy smart communities.

Historic Building Goes Green

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The Margaret is Omaha's most energy-efficient apartment building. Mechanical and electrical design by Morrissey Engineering.
Historic Building Goes Green

Design Approach for Data Center Engineering

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Continuing Education is always a good thing. It seems like the older we get, the more we think acquiring additional education on subjects we feel we have an expertise in provides marginal returns on the time invested. However, I have found that even if a continuing education effort doesn’t provide groundbreaking information on the latest trends in subject matter, a beneficial experience can still be had.

Fiat

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for the first Fiat "studio" in Nebraska and Iowa opening this week.
Fiat revs up for opening of Omaha dealership

The Highline

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT

One of Omaha's tallest buildings, Northern Natural Tower, is being renovated into apartments. Mechanical and Electrical design by Morrissey Engineering.
Old Building To Get New Life

Video: Modular Chiller Building Installation

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Click here to watch the installation of a 25,000 lbs pre-built modular chiller building installation at Team's data center in Madison, WI. Morrissey Engineering provided the Commissioning services for this energy efficient data center expansion.

Energy efficiency in design

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The energy efficient design of Morrissey Engineering's headquarters was the subject of the B2B Commercial Real Estate magazine.

Tour Riverfront Place II

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Open to the public for the first time this weekend. Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for these new downtown condos.

Chick-fil-A coming to Omaha

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Coming soon to the Midtown Crossing area! Mechanical and electrical design by Morrissey Engineering.

Six new health centers open in OPS

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Read about the six new health centers in the Omaha Public Schools, Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design.

Pinnacle Bank ribbon cutting

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided MEP design, commissioning, energy modeling, and LEED consulting services for this new bank headquarters facility.

Morrissey Engineering receives ASHRAE award

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering's 4940 Building received the First Place award in ASHRAE's Commercial Building category.

The Bank

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for the newly renovated Farm Credit Building.

The Future of Energy Codes

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT

There is no shortage of requirements dictating our day to day tasks as consulting engineers. Adding to the specific conditions of individual jobs and client needs are an ever-changing congregation of codes and standards that have significant impact on how we design mechanical and electrical systems for buildings. And even just the topic of ‘energy codes’ is quite vast, but this post sets out to lay the groundwork for where we’re at now and where the industry is headed.

Tour the Bemis this weekend

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT

See Morrissey Engineering's mechanical and electrical designs at a preview of the renovated Bemis Center for Contemporary Art.

Apartments developing in downtown's perimeter

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is a part of the developing downtown apartment market, providing the MEP design for three new downtown projects.

Element Hotel receives LEED Silver certification

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided MEP LEED Consulting, MEP design, commissioning services, and energy modeling for the Element Hotel in Midtown Crossing.

Prestigious Midtown Crossing Wins Again

Fri, 20 May 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the MEPT and security designs for this award winning neighborhood development.

Striving to Create the Best Buildings Possible

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Consulting Engineers have often considered themselves generalists with a good basic knowledge of the systems that they specify. More and more though, our clients need a deeper understanding from us in order to create the best buildings possible.

Striving to Create the Best Buildings Possible

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering runs on 100% Green Power

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering now offsets 100% of our electrical usage with renewable energy sources.

Meters Optimize Performance

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering's headquarters, the first building in Nebraska to be awarded LEED Platinum certification, utilizes meters to facilitate energy savings.

Public Compressed Natural Gas station opens

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Gas for $1.28 GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent). Morrissey Engineering provided the electrical design for the new CNG filling stations.

National Engineers Week, February 20 - 26

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is the recipient of a Merit Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for their Solar Energy System project.

Nebraska Energy Office supports alternative fuel in Omaha

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is very excited to be part of this pilot project starting June 1.

Food Bank Serves More People

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT

The Omaha Food Bank has employed Morrissey Engineering to design the Mechanical, Electrical, and Technology systems for this relocation and expansion.

Cabela's - World's Foremost Bank

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is designing the mechanical, electrical, and technology systems for this Cabela's expansion in Lincoln.

Blanc Burgers + Bottles Expands to Omaha

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for this modern gourmet burger eatery in Midtown.

ConAgra Joins the Platinum Club

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering is currently working with ConAgra on an Energy Masterplan for their Omaha Campus.

The Greenest Restaurant in the Country

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical design for this sustainable restaurant at Midtown Crossing.

USGBC Leadership Awards Nominations

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Green Building Council is calling for nominations for the 2010 USGBC Leadership Awards. Award nominees should embody the attributes expected of a green building leader and achievements that demonstrate excellence, exemplify the intent and spirit of the green building movement, and have made a significant impact in advancing the green building movement within their sector. Nominate a peer.

USGBC Needs Your Input

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Green Building Council's mission of environmentally, economically and socially sustainable buildings for all within a generation depends on highly trained professionals in every sector. The USGBC is requesting your input in a brief survey that will help us identify and understand your green building education needs. The information you provide will drive both the content and format of tomorrow's green building education - from USGBC or the green building education marketplace at large - so that it is accessible and relevant for everyone. Take the survey.

Solar Electric System Installed

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Morrissey Engineering has begun commissioning of a 5.5 kW solar electric system on the roof of its 4940 Building. The system converts sunlight to electric power using Sanyo photovoltaic modules.

Press Release - Midtown Crossing Wohlners Opening

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Wohlner's Comes Home to Midtown, Opens its Doors for Business Tomorrow