2023 Polar Plunge

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Have you heard of the Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge? It’s a totally cool and fun way to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. And trust me, it’s an experience you won’t soon forget.

The Polar Plunge is the organization’s signature fundraiser, and it challenges individuals and groups to step out of their comfort zone and take a dip in icy waters in the middle of winter. It’s a true testament to their commitment to the Special Olympics and the athletes they support.

Over the weekend, our team at MSD, Inc. took part in the Polar Plunge as part of our Give to Grow community involvement program. It was a chilly 33 degrees, but the excitement and thrill of taking the plunge kept us warm 🥶❄️💪

We’re proud to dedicate the 2023 Polar Plunge in memory of Michael Kaiser. And there’s even more good news – there are 9 Polar Plunge events happening across Ohio this winter! Some have happened as early as January, and others are happening as late as March. So, there’s plenty of time for you to get involved and make a difference. Check out https://give.sooh.org/team/471606 for more information on how to participate in an upcoming Polar Plunge event. And trust us, you won’t regret it. This is a fun and unique way to support a great cause, and it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Let’s make a difference together 💙

WPAFB Sensors Lab

Wright-Patt Air Force Base sought contractors to renovate and add onto the Sensors Lab. The HVAC portion of the project was over $13 million.

  • MSD served as the Design Assist Contractor in conjunction with Heapy Engineering for this project. In collaborating with General Contractor, Butt Construction, MSD provided Design Assist solutions for the following:
    • A large, anechoic chamber
    • An outdoor range
    • Multiple, Class-100 clean rooms
    • A three-story office building addition with DCID 6-9 requirements on many of the rooms

WPAFB Chilled Water System

The chilled water system at a high-security building on the Air Force Base was undersized and unable to keep up with demand. The facility could not operate without chilled water due to the amount of information servers in the building, and the general nature of the building itself. The entire upgrade project would need to be completed with minimal shut down time at the building. HVAC portion of this project was over $3 million.

  • MSD worked in collaboration with Diaz Construction to complete the system upgrades on time and on budget with minimal shutdowns or disruption to the facility operations.

LJB, Inc.

LJB, Inc. was renovating their Miamisburg, OH office and wanted to incorporate energy-saving upgrades.

  • MSD provided Design Build services in tandem with Greensleeves Energy Solutions, a specialist in geothermal systems.
  • MSD and Greensleeves installed a new geothermal HVAC system with open and closed loops. In addition, MSD design and installed the plumbing portion of the renovation.