Michele French

Sr. Technology Designer, Guidepost Solutions
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Panasonic Connect Professional Imaging and Visual Systems provides a full portfolio of audio-visual solutions to create engaging, vibrant and inspiring experiences across higher education, house of worship, corporate and immersive entertainment environments. We listen to customers and work alongside partners to address their challenges and needs. We connect the right people to the right solutions to change the way people learn, worship, work, shop and experience life.
We are driven by the belief that everything we do at Plant Engineering Consultants will provide our clients with high-fidelity solutions to their technically challenging facility problems. OUR SERVICES -  As an MEPT firm, PLANT has provided integrated technology design services on a number of projects over the years including conference rooms, houses of worship, auditoriums, training facilities, and classrooms.  In addition to integrated technology, we also provide engineering for other building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process piping (MEP).  Having a "one-stop shop" for the design for each of these disciplines adds value to our clients by facilitating clear and well-coordinated systems design.  Below are some of the engineering services we provide. Integrated Technology Engineering Audio/Video Systems Fire Alarm And Detection Systems Access Control Systems Video Surveillance Systems General Communications Systems Electrical Engineering Interior & Exterior Photometric Analyses Interior & Exterior Architectural Illumination Lighting Control Systems Generator & UPS Systems Essential Electrical Systems Service & Distribution Systems Power Quality Selective Coordination & Arc Flash Hazard Analyses Mechanical Engineering HVAC Systems Central Plants Chilled And Heating Water Systems Steam Piping Systems Cooling Towers Exhaust & Ventilation Systems Building Automation Systems High-Performance Building Design OUR PROVEN PROCESS - Communication: This is throughout the process from initial contact to occupancy. Collaboration: Working with the design team (Architect, Owner, Engineering) to integrate intent, use concepts, reliability, maintenance, limitations, and restrictions, to achieve a cohesive, coordinated solution. Commitment: Plant commits to every project we take on.  We communicate and collaborate throughout the project.  Dedicated teams work from start to finish. Creativity: We enjoy the challenge - this is where we shine! We originate and suggest creative ways to meet the needs of the project. Competence: Understanding the client’s intent, construction norms, and the governing codes, our designs integrate the function with the form. OUR STORY - Vern Plant founded Plant Engineering Consultants, Inc. in 1993 with the vision of bringing together engineers with great character and exceptional skill. Each one of our professionally licensed engineers is determined to exceed the expectations of our clients. Today, Plant Engineering Consultants, Inc. brings a wealth of knowledge, a broad base of experience, and new perspectives to projects in various markets across our home state of Colorado and the United States.  YOUR STORY - We’d love to hear more about the outcomes you are envisioning and how we might add value to your project.  Please reach out to Dan Spohn, Director of Business Development at dspohn@planteci.com, Mitch Plant, Director of Electrical Engineering at mplant@planteci.com, or Shawn Cowley at scowley@planteci.com.