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.

An industry leader in decarbonization.

Whether you are just beginning to explore sustainability initiatives or you are an expert, our credentialed engineering staff, modeling capabilities and project experience will provide you with the innovative engineering needed to reach your sustainability goals.

MEP 2040 Commitment

Learn more about our MEP 2040 Commitment here.

MEP 2040 Reports

Click here to view and download MCE’s 2025 MEP 2040 report!

Past MEP 2040 Reports

Click here to view and download MCE’s 2024 MEP 2040 report!

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

Thought Leadership

Oct 20, 2026

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

More expertise, right when your team needs it. Plan in ’26. Ready in ’27. Watch the video below:

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Sustainability & Resiliency
Thought Leadership

Oct 14, 2026

From Project to Pathway: How a Cleanroom Expansion Launched Coloplast’s Campus Decarbonization

by Nick Edwards October 15, 2026 Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: Nick Edwards | LinkedIn Coloplast’s Minneapolis campus had an ambitious decarbonization plan. The challenge was a familiar one: securing approval for an investment of that scale as a stand-alone sustainability initiative can be difficult. Meanwhile, the business faced a more immediate need. Growth in […]

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Announcements

Aug 25, 2026

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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Thought Leadership

Jan 06, 2025

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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Announcements

Jun 10, 2024

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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Thought Leadership

May 27, 2024

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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Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

From Project to Pathway: How a Cleanroom Expansion Launched Coloplast’s Campus Decarbonization

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

From Project to Pathway: How a Cleanroom Expansion Launched Coloplast’s Campus Decarbonization

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

From Project to Pathway: How a Cleanroom Expansion Launched Coloplast’s Campus Decarbonization

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

From Project to Pathway: How a Cleanroom Expansion Launched Coloplast’s Campus Decarbonization

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

Sustainability

An industry leader in decarbonization.

MEP 2040 Commitment

MEP 2040 Reports

Click here to view and download MCE’s 2025 MEP 2040 report!

Past MEP 2040 Reports

Click here to view and download MCE’s 2024 MEP 2040 report!

Featured Projects

Land O’ Lakes Winfield Lab

Coloplast Decarbonization Study

Science Museum of Minnesota Master Plan

MSP Int’l Airport Fire Station 2

MSP Int’l Airport Perimeter Security Gate 269 Improvements

MSP Int’l Airport Chiller Plant

Latest articles

Engineers Who Show Up Like Part of Your Crew

From Project to Pathway: How a Cleanroom Expansion Launched Coloplast’s Campus Decarbonization

Greg Trende Named as 2026 Notable Leader in AEC

Building Teams with a Growth Mindset

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

From Disgruntled Client to Raving Fan

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