In a podcast on Informed Infrastructure’s YouTube channel, Matern Professional Engineering’s leading workforce engineers,  Brad Pascarella, PE, and Dorian Maness, GGP, discuss engineering for Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces and the future of the engineering space as a result of Florida's $10 billion investment and developing a pipeline for much-needed workforce. Matern provides a range of engineering services, including mechanical , electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, lighting, and commissioning solutions. The company develops its new engineer pipeline through internships and partnerships with educational institutions.

September 16, 2023 - In an article published in Spaces4Learning, Ryan Strandquest LEED AP, President of Matern Professional Engineering, discusses the idea of approaching net zero in schools, specifically through analyzing the use of renewable energy. Despite being known as the Sunshine State, Florida currently produces a mere 6% of its electricity needs from renewable sources such as solar. While that may not seem like much, Florida ranks fourth among all 50 states in solar and renewable energy production. Ryan details that school construction can move toward net zero by taking advantage of renewable energy incentives in an economically viable way.   

September 13, 2023 - In an article published 8/14 in School Construction News, Ryan Strandquest, LEED AP, President of Matern Professional Engineering,  writes how, despite enjoying a great deal of sun, Florida currently produces only 6% of its energy from renewable sources. Despite such a paltry sum, Florida ranks fourth among all states in terms of solar and renewable energy production. Ryan advises that school construction can move toward net zero by taking advantage of renewable energy incentives in a path that is economically viable.