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Principal Mike Lawless, a 21-year IMEG employee\/owner, has been named to the newly created position of Senior Director of Innovation. Most recently a client executive in the firm\u2019s St. Louis office, Mike \u2014 a mechanical engineer \u2014 has led many of the firm\u2019s largest healthcare and science & technology projects and was named one of ENR Midwest\u2019s 20 Under 40 in 2015. Learn more about him in the following Q&A.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0What is the main purpose of your position as Director of Innovation?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0My new position is focused on gathering and vetting innovative ideas from inside and outside of IMEG to ensure the firm invests its resources wisely so we can continue\u00a0to\u00a0help our clients succeed\u00a0as the AEC industry continues to change more quickly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0How do you foresee the role of consulting engineers changing, and what is driving the change?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Automation, data analytics,\u00a0and industrialized construction are all impacting the industry and\u00a0the\u00a0role of consulting engineers.\u00a0Moving forward,\u00a0I think that\u00a0consulting engineers will be\u00a0even\u00a0more focused\u00a0than we already are\u00a0on\u00a0ensuring we help our clients achieve their\u00a0desired outcomes.\u00a0We will use data to advise our clients on the best solutions, utilize automated design\/AI to implement the solution efficiently,\u00a0and then complete the circle by using data and monitoring to ensure the\u00a0desired\u00a0outcome is achieved.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Every firm strives to be innovative. What sets IMEG apart in what it is, and will be, able to achieve?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Our focus on outcomes and\u00a0the fact that we are\u00a0employee-owners\u00a0set us apart. As owners,\u00a0our employees are focused on using innovation to add value for our clients to get to the best outcome. This ownership helps us to rethink outdated processes,\u00a0implement new ideas quickly,\u00a0and\u00a0achieve the goal of better outcomes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0The goal of being innovative is to provide new benefits to clients. Can you provide some general examples of what you hope to bring them?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Better outcomes\u00a0include but are not\u00a0limited to\u00a0achieving owner-focused needs such as efficient\u00a0engineering systems\u00a0and\u00a0energy\u00a0savings. We\u00a0also\u00a0strive to achieve better outcomes and experiences for the occupants of the buildings (students, patients, staff, etc.) as well as\u00a0for\u00a0the communities these buildings serve.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0What motivates you day in and day out, and that will drive you in your new role?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Intense curiosity and the idea that through innovation we can help our clients achieve the best outcomes and be the best possible stewards of their resources.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mike Lawless<\/strong>, PE, FPE, LEED AP, is Director of Innovation for IMEG Corp. He is a licensed mechanical engineer with more than 20 years in the industry, all with IMEG. 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