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THE BEST BUILDING SYSTEMS OFTEN DO THEIR WORK WITHOUT CALLING ATTENTION TO THEMSELVES.

Comfortable rooms, reliable power, clean water, healthy air, and safe operations all depend on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems working together.

Thoughtful MEP engineering begins with coordination. When disciplines communicate early and design as one team, buildings can perform more reliably and better support the people who use them every day.

That is The IMS Way: connect every system to the greater purpose of the space.

Which building system do you appreciate most when it works exactly as intended?

NINETEEN FEET MAY NOT SOUND LIKE MUCH. UNTIL THEY ARE THE NINETEEN FEET STANDING BETWEEN A COMMUNITY AND HOME.

For years, the closures at Coleman Avenue and Lindsey Drive changed daily life. Routes became longer. Neighbors were separated. Important connections were interrupted.

Today, those crossings are open again.

With IMS supporting the work, two small bridges over Town Creek and Lynch Creek are doing something much bigger: reconnecting people, restoring access, and helping neighborhoods move forward.

These bridges were led and independently designed by Tommy Avant, Jr. under tight deadlines, allowing the projects to move quickly into construction. They were the first bridges constructed from his own designs. Through guidance from senior technical staff Bernard Leblanc, George Ford, and his father, Tommy Avant, Sr., along with hands-on Construction Engineering and Inspection experience as an On-Site RPR, TJ has grown into IMS’s go-to engineer for State Aid bridge design across Hinds, Claiborne, and Adams counties.

His leadership, persistence, and commitment to developing as a bridge design engineer deserve recognition. These projects represent not only renewed community connections, but also the professional growth and dedication behind the work.

This moment reminds us that infrastructure is never just concrete, steel, or timber. It is the road home. It is access to opportunity. It is the connection between one neighbor and another.

Two bridges. Two neighborhoods. One renewed sense of possibility.

At IMS Engineers, this is why we Commit Beyond. Because every project is an investment in people.

What connection would make the greatest difference in your community?

Happy Birthday to our CFO, Beili Chen, CPA! 🎉

Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to make a meaningful impact across IMS. We are grateful for all you do and wish you a year filled with continued success, joy, and many blessings.

Happy Birthday from your IMS Family! 💙

Today, we celebrate the people behind the work.

To our entire IMS family, thank you for the talent, dedication, sacrifice, and pride you bring to what we do every day. From the minds that design to the hands that build, every role contributes to something bigger than a project. Together, we are strengthening communities and creating infrastructure that will serve generations.

We see you. We value you. We appreciate you.

Happy Labor Day from IMS!

Our people are our strength. Our work is our legacy. Together, we Commit Beyond.

Great infrastructure begins long before concrete is poured. It begins with leaders willing to ask a better question: How can we solve today’s challenges while protecting tomorrow’s possibilities?

That question is central to the leadership of Ed Quiroz, PE, CPM, Southwest Region Vice President at IMS Engineers. Whether collaborating with project teams or evaluating conditions in the field, Ed brings a practical, forward-looking approach to every assignment.

He understands that innovative civil engineering must do more than meet today’s needs. It must strengthen communities, use resources responsibly and create resilient infrastructure capable of serving generations to come.

Ed’s leadership reflects what it means to Commit Beyond. It means looking deeper, thinking smarter and refusing to settle for solutions that only work in the moment. It means combining technical excellence, collaboration and sustainability to deliver lasting value for the people and communities we serve.

We are proud to spotlight Ed and the impact he continues to make across IMS and throughout the Southwest Region. His commitment to responsible leadership and sustainable design helps move our industry and our communities forward.

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From Houston to Monrovia, Jackson to Accra, and every office in between, IMS is building stronger communities through engineering, innovation, partnership, and purpose.

Our footprint may span cities, states, and continents — but our commitment remains the same: deliver excellence, create lasting impact, and COMMIT BEYOND.

Swipe through to meet the communities we proudly call home. ➡️

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Houston is a city built on scale, innovation, and infrastructure—and IMS is proud to be part of that momentum. Through projects like the Neighborhood Sanitary Sewer Improvements (Citywide), our Houston team is helping strengthen the systems communities depend on every day. Local commitment. Lasting infrastructure. COMMIT BEYOND.
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Fort Worth continues to grow—and smart planning must grow with it. Through the Tarrant County Engineering and Planning On-Call, IMS is providing the expertise and responsiveness needed to help communities plan, develop, and move forward with confidence.
Practical solutions. Meaningful impact.
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Jackson is more than an office location for IMS—it is a community where our work can make a direct and lasting difference. Through the City of Jackson Modernization Program, our team is supporting critical improvements designed to strengthen infrastructure and enhance service for the people who call Jackson home.
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Big vision requires infrastructure built to keep pace. In Dallas–Fort Worth, IMS continues to support the region’s growth through complex transportation and aviation assignments, including the DFW Taxiway M. South Rehabilitation.
Engineering that keeps people, commerce, and opportunity moving. ✈️
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Infrastructure is more than concrete, steel, plans, and specifications.

It is the road that carries someone safely home.

The clean water a family depends on.

The school where a child discovers what is possible.

The systems that help communities withstand challenges and create opportunity.

At IMS, we never lose sight of who our work is ultimately for: people.

Every project we undertake is an investment in people—and that is The IMS Way!

What piece of infrastructure has made the greatest difference in your community?

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Today, we celebrate more than a birthday—we celebrate a leader, mentor, and friend whose vision and genuine care for people have made a lasting impact on so many.

John D. Calhoun , thank you for believing in people, challenging us to think bigger, and inspiring us to always Commit Beyond—to go further, serve better, and never settle for ordinary.

Your leadership has helped shape IMS, but your influence reaches far beyond the company. We are grateful for your wisdom, your example, and the way you continue to pour into those around you.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Calhoun! May this next year bring you the same joy, encouragement, and blessings that you have given to so many others. 🎉

Happy Professional Engineers Day!

Today, IMS Engineers proudly celebrates the professionals whose vision, technical excellence, and commitment shape the infrastructure that moves communities forward.

From roads, bridges, buildings, utilities, water systems, and resilient public spaces, Professional Engineers are the people behind the projects that improve lives every day. Their work requires more than calculations and design; it requires leadership, accountability, creativity, and a deep responsibility to the communities we serve.

As IMS celebrates 30 years of service, we honor our licensed Professional Engineers and the entire technical team who continue to deliver solutions with purpose, integrity, and impact.

To every engineer helping build a stronger, safer, and more connected world — thank you!

We Commit Beyond. We Deliver Impact.

Today, IMS was honored to host the leadership and staff of the
at our office for a meaningful discussion about the future of Jackson.

What stood out most was the passion, commitment, and vision demonstrated by the JRA team. Revitalizing a city is never the work of one organization alone—it requires strong leadership, strategic partnerships, and dedicated professionals who are willing to do the hard work necessary to create lasting change. Based on today’s conversations, it is clear that JRA has assembled the right leadership and staff to help drive Jackson forward.

Jackson is rich with history, culture, talent, and opportunity. With focused investment, thoughtful redevelopment, and a commitment to serving the community, the city is well-positioned to write its next chapter of growth and prosperity.

At IMS, we believe thriving communities are built through collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for the future. We are encouraged by the direction JRA is taking and look forward to supporting efforts that create economic opportunity, strengthen neighborhoods, attract investment, and improve quality of life for residents throughout the Capital City.

The future of Jackson is bright, and today’s discussion reinforced that there are talented people working every day to turn vision into reality.

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