• Paul Van Kauwenberg, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, joined Boston-based Vanderweil Engineers’ Commercial Group as an associate principal and project manager. He will specialize in the design of gaming and hospitality projects. Van Kauwenberg’s experience includes overseeing mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection and low-voltage designs for hotels, casinos, convention, spa, retail and restaurant projects.
• The HL Turner Group was awarded a U.S. Patent for its high-efficiency “E-Max Hybrid” solar/geothermal heating and cooling system design in early 2014, which can yield performances upwards of 7.5 effective COP.