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Each month, we publish The Impact newsletter on LinkedIn, A great way to stay plugged in on top insights for tomorrow's built environment. In the latest edition, we explore how leaders are rethinking where power comes from - and what it takes to build resilient energy strategies for the decades ahead. Check it out in the link below.

Salas O'Brien

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Consistency and growth go hand in hand, and our position at #31 on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list is a reflection of that. Our nearly 19% year-over-year increase in revenue is made possible by the dedication of our team members and the trust of our clients. As we grow both organically and through partnerships, we create new opportunities for team members to lead, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes to the clients who count on them.

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Proud of our work with Quinnipiac University, which took a forward-looking approach to campus sustainability—and backed it up with action. This short video highlights: • Clear sustainability goals • Early planning that drove smarter decisions • An integrated approach that supports long-term performance

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Salas O’Brien experts unpack the shifts clients are driving across sectors and how those signals are shaping the built environment heading into 2026.

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Staying up on the latest building certification is critical. In this recent Insights article, our team unpacks LEED v5. The most significant update in over a decade, LEED v5 redefines how projects address carbon, equity, resilience, and occupant well-being. Follow the link to read more from Salas O'Brien sustainability experts Lauren Wallace and Carmen Evans on what's new and how these changes impact the future of sustainable design.

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The future of electrical engineering is bright. Our Chairman & CEO, Darin Anderson, joined Electrical Construction & Maintenance’s (EC&M) 𝘖𝘯 𝘈𝘪𝘳 Podcast for a conversation about the trends shaping the industry—from growth and talent to AI and external factors influencing firm and client decisions. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? The coming decades hold incredible promise for the field of electrical engineering, especially as energy and power needs continue to rise. The episode is part of EC&M’s 2025 Top 40 Electrical Design Firms coverage, where Salas O’Brien was recognized once again among the leading firms.

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Salas O’Brien keeps climbing! Our latest rankings on respected industry lists reflect our progress and the impact of our work. • No. 5 on Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s MEP Giants list • 13x honoree on the Inc. 5000 list (America’s fastest growing companies) • No. 62 on ENR’s Top 150 Global Design Firms For us, it’s never about the numbers. It's about how we show up every day for our clients, our team, and our communities.

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More than 280 attendees joined us for 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘈 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘖’𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯, a virtual panel that explored how to break into your first role, grow your career, and navigate the evolving world of STEM. These conversations went beyond career advice. They reminded us of what’s possible when experience, curiosity, and purpose come together to shape the future of engineering. A special thank you to Deirdre McDaniel, Lauren Wallace, JP Penton, and Esra Eisa for sharing their insights, sparking dialogue, and lighting the way for the next generation of leaders in engineering and technical fields. Missed the event? Click the link to watch the recording.

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Fighting hunger and fueling hope. Across North America, our teams are stepping up to fight food insecurity by packing meals, hosting food drives, and supporting local food banks. It’s all part of our commitment to giving back to the communities where we live and work. Here are just a few of the food relief efforts our teams have supported in the past year: • Daily Bread Food Bank (Toronto, Ontario, CAN) • Tarrant Area Food Bank (Fort Worth, TX) • Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, OK) • Feed My Starving Children (Schaumburg, IL) • Lunches of Love (Rosenberg, TX) • Alameda County Fall Food Drive (Oakland, CA) • Thanksgiving Food Drive (Dublin, Cincinnati, Granville, OH) These moments of service also support our 𝟱𝟬 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 initiative, launched in honor of our 50th anniversary. We’re proud to be nearing our goal halfway through the year, and there’s much more to come! Read more about how we're fighting food insecurity one act at a time.

Salas O'Brien

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Salas O’Brien has once again ranked among the top electrical design firms in North America, rising to #6 on EC&M magazine’s Top 40 list. From powering hospitals and advanced manufacturing hubs to enabling the world’s most advanced data centers, our experts are solving complex challenges where performance and reliability matter most. Thanks to our incredible team for continuing to raise the bar. Read the full EC&M issue via the link.