RTM Expands in Iowa Market with Joint Venture

CHICAGO, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RTM, a trusted engineering consulting partner to some of the nation's most respected architectural firms and Fortune 500 companies, is proud to announce a joint venture with Innovative Engineers, Inc. (IEI), located in Iowa City, Iowa.

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"We are pleased to combine IEI's expertise and resources with those at our Davenport, Iowa office," said Tony Mirchandani, CEO of RTM. "This joint venture allows RTM and IEI to provide exceptional MEP engineering services to more and bigger projects from current and future clients in Iowa."

IEI will continue to deliver the same high quality and responsive mechanical and electrical engineering design services throughout Iowa, but will possess an increased capacity to serve clients in the healthcare, educational, commercial, residential, mixed-use, retail, industrial and religious markets.

"RTM brings a modern approach to engineering. They have all the resources you want from a national full-service MEP, but their service delivery feels more like a boutique firm, which is in line with our company mission and values," added IEI CEO Mohammed Abu-Hasan. "We are excited to bring this new level of unified service to Iowa."

The partnership will blend RTM's expertise gained from its extensive portfolio and its 100-person team with IEI's in-depth knowledge of local codes and standards. Notable experience of the combined companies features 150+ education projects in the Midwest, including more than 20 at Iowa universities; more than 250 healthcare projects in the Midwest; and numerous projects for Iowa municipalities.

About RTMEstablished in 1981 and headquartered outside Chicago, RTM integrates MEP/FP and civil engineering services with sustainable design as a given. The firm goes beyond a typical consulting role and becomes a partner to clients by aligning with the goals, processes, and people at each organization. Licensed in all 50 states, its portfolio spans multiple sectors nationwide. For more information, visit www.rtmassociates.com.  

About Innovative Engineers, Inc.IEI is a leading consultant for mechanical and electrical engineering design services based in Iowa. The firm also offers sustainability and energy-related services, such as commissioning, energy modeling, renewable energy, LEED consulting and geothermal design. By meeting client needs, committing to professional integrity, and focusing on inspiring results, IEI provides innovative design solutions to various project types. For more information, visit http://innovativeengineersinc.com/about/.

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