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Sustainability

We are committed to being leaders in building decarbonization. Our goal is to design buildings whose construction and operation do not contribute to global warming. Sustainable design is a necessity; it’s inherent to our processes and culture.

Whether transitioning existing facilities or designing new buildings, our sustainability efforts focus on creating systems that are net-zero or support a path to net-zero. Our engineering workflow facilitates sustainable design practices with the goal of making sustainability accessible to all our clients and projects.

Featured Projects

We’ve had the privilege of working on numerous projects that have achieved LEED certification or Minnesota B3 compliance.

Land O’ Lakes Winfield Lab

Engineered to meet specific functional & safety requirements.

Coloplast Decarbonization Study

Creating a blueprint for zero-emission efficiency.

Science Museum of Minnesota Master Plan

Reimagining discovery through sustainable design.

MSP Int’l Airport Fire Station 2

At the crossroads of sleek design and modern solutions.

MSP Int’l Airport Perimeter Security Gate 269 Improvements

Setting a benchmark for gate design and functionality.

MSP Int’l Airport Chiller Plant

Engineered system reliability with enhanced efficiency.

Latest articles

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Greg Trende Named as 2026 Notable Leader in AEC

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: Greg Trende, PE, LEED-AP Greg Trende brings nearly three decades of industry experience to his role as president of MCE, based in Minneapolis. Over the past 18 months, he has been the driving force behind MCE’s commitment to the MEP 2040 Challenge, a rigorous industry initiative calling on mechanical, electrical, […]

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Building Teams with a Growth Mindset

by Leisbel Lam via Zweig Group January 5th, 2025 Harnessing the power of a growth mindset and the S-curse of learning to transform human capital in the AEC industry. Connect with Leisbel on LinkedIn: Leisbel Lam, PE, MBA | LinkedIn Recently, I had the honor to participate in a round table discussion where executives from […]

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Elevating Excellence: MCE’s New Partners Spearhead Innovation and Growth

As MCE launches into a promising new era, it is with great enthusiasm that we announce the promotion of Rosemary Wolf, Nick Edwards, and Leisbel Lam to Partner!

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From Disgruntled Client to Raving Fan

by Leisbel Lam via Zweig Group May 27, 2024 Having a service recovery mindset in your projects is essential in order to keep your organization’s sustained competitive advantage. Organizations are not immune to making design errors that could damage their reputation for a short period, or permanently if no service recovery culture is in place. […]

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A New Change Management Approach

by Leisbel Lam via Zweig Group February 5th, 2024 To integrate effective change management, identify needs, understand deeply, honor the past, mandate change, and provide a precise, optimistic roadmap forward. As we start a new year and strategic planning is in full swing, I believe it is crucial to be intentional about integrating change management […]

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Mechanical Commissioning

Mechanical commissioning is essential for verifying and optimizing the performance, safety, and efficiency of the building’s mechanical systems, in alignment with the design specifications and the owner’s requirements.

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