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CITY OF GULFPORT FIRE STATION #9.
“My favorite project was the
East Bank renovation at Ingalls
Shipbuilding. The scale of
the project, the variety
of utilities and functions
involved, and the high level
of coordination required
to transform an outdated
site into a fully operational production facility made it both challenging and rewarding. It was especially meaningful to see the design evolve from plans on paper to a finished product that serves a lasting purpose. The successful outcome was a testament to the team’s effort and made the entire experience incredibly fulfilling.”
TYLER ABELL, EI SR. MEP ENGINEER, PROJECT MANAGER
BILOXI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
insights, and, of course, great food.
The firm’s culture extends beyond
the workplace, with annual traditions like company crawfish boils that
bring employees together and foster harmony and connection. And at this firm, milestones matter, both big and small. From Mardi Gras Day festivities to birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and even welcoming new babies, the team never misses a reason to celebrate.
And when it’s time for a little friendly competition, the annual in-house golf tournament brings out everyone’s competitive edge, blending year-long bragging rights with plenty of laughs along the way.
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“Every project is an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve— individually and as a team. We believe in open, honest collaboration, whether through lessons learned sessions or working shoulder to shoulder with owners, contractors, and
MATT GARCIA,
VP OF
CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES
designers. Our shared goal is always the same: to deliver a more efficient, cost- effective project by understanding one another’s challenges and supporting each other throughout the process.”
“The most fulfilling part of my job is seeing something that started as a rough sketch
or idea turn into a real, lasting part of the community. Knowing that the work we do improves how people live, move,
and connect with their surroundings is what makes it all worthwhile.”
ALISHA LECHNER, NCIDQ LEEP AP INTERIOR DESIGNER
918 Howard Ave., Ste. F, Biloxi
228.388.1950 www.mpdesigngroup.us
“MP Design Group cares about our community and is committed to building lasting relationships with our clients. Our goal is not just to build for the community, but with them creating a true sense of connection and pride in every project.”
JASON POLITE, PE CIVIL ENGINEER
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