Mike Lawless, PE, FPE, LEED AP, is Senior Director of Innovation for IMEG Corp. He is responsible for leading the strategic vision, development, implementation, and promotion of all innovation initiatives related to transformational changes in the construction industry. He focuses on gathering and vetting innovative ideas from inside and outside the firm to ensure IMEG invests its resources wisely and acts proactively to changing AEC industry needs and trends. This allows the firm to deliver the most innovative solutions to clients, ultimately providing the best outcomes for end users. A 20-plus-year employee-owner and mechanical engineer, Mike has led many of IMEG’s largest healthcare and science & technology projects. He is a member of ASHRAE, ASHE, and SFPE, has received several ASHRAE Technology Awards for innovative design, and was named one of ENR Midwest’s 20 Under 40 in 2015.