Ground Broken on Library of Virginia State Records Center Expansion
Construction is officially underway on the expansion of the Library of Virginia’s (LOV) State Records Center (SRC) in Henrico County. Grading is now complete, marking the beginning of a project that will significantly expand the Commonwealth’s capacity to store inactive, non-permanent state and local records in a secure, climate-controlled environment. Driven by a joint initiative […]
Team day out: baseball, sunshine, and good company
The 2RW team left their desks and went to the dugouts, spending the day at Nationals Park. It was a fun afternoon, soaking up sunshine, snacks, and good old-fashioned baseball. Nothing like a Nats game to bring out the team spirit—go Nationals!
Everything We Do Wrong: A Conversation on Quality Control in Plumbing Design
As part of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers’ (ASPE) monthly technical presentation series, 2RW’s Director of Plumbing, Joe Niedzielski, CPD, GPD, shared a refreshingly honest perspective on what quality control looks like in the engineering world. (He also spoke about these ideas in a recent interview with Tasmia from DesignForce.) His presentation, “Everything We […]
Chili Cook-Off Showdown!
Our annual office Chili Cook-Off brought the heat this year with 8 delicious submissions—ranging from spicy to sweet, classic to creative, and every kind of protein in between! The competition was fierce, but the crowd favorites rose to the top: Jessica’s ground turkey masterpiece Dennis’ classic ground beef with a secret twist Neal’s bold blend […]
What LEED v5 Means for MEP Engineers
LEED v5 represents a significant step forward from previous versions of the rating system. Performance thresholds have become more stringent, and additional actions are now required as prerequisites for certification. Some of the default, “easy” credits have been shifted to prerequisites. There are minimum thresholds that must be attained on certain credits to earn Platinum-level […]
From Projects to Punchlines – Jordan Marks 5 Years at 2RW
As a mechanical engineer, Jordan brings exceptional technical rigor and accountability to everything he does. Whether he’s designing systems for new construction or investigating field conditions for a complex renovation, Jordan is known for and his commitment to delivering high-quality work. His expertise spans VRF, geothermal, DOAS with FC/BC, and more—reflecting a broad understanding of […]
Breaking Ground on ACE Academy Lambs Lane, Albemarle County Public Schools
This week marked an exciting milestone as construction officially began on the Albemarle County Public School ACE Academy Lambs Lane. 2RW is proud to provide MEP/FP engineering for this 60,000 SF, two-story facility, designed to foster a modern learning environment with flexible, collaborative, and interdisciplinary spaces. Sustainability is at the forefront of this project. Our […]
A New Chapter for Lovettsville Fire and Rescue Station 12
The new Lovettsville Fire and Rescue Station 12 is ready to support first responders, with staff moving in next month! Replacing the original 1974 building, this modern facility addresses critical deficiencies and enhances the operational effectiveness of the Fire and Rescue System. 2RW provided MEP/FP engineering for the station, incorporating energy-efficient and sustainable features, including: […]
Carrier Library Transformation—Halfway There!
Exciting progress is underway at JMU’s iconic 1939 Carrier Library renovation and expansion. Construction has reached the halfway mark toward substantial completion in December 2025. At that point, finishing touches and move-in preparations will begin, leading to the library’s grand reopening in fall 2026. Equipment is now in place to enable temperature conditioning, a critical […]
Washington School for Girls, Topping off Ceremony
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]2RW joined the project team last week at the Topping Off Ceremony for the Washington School for Girls building on THEARC Campus, celebrating the placement of the final steel beam. This new 35,000 SF facility will bring together all students, grades 3 through 8, under one roof. The building will include a cafeteria, lab […]
