Briefings
Technical guidance for clearer building decisions.
Practical notes for architects, owners, and facility leaders who need to connect systems, budgets, operations, safety, sustainability, and user needs. Briefings also serve as the MODUS blog for company news, events, culture updates, leadership notes, and other posts from the people behind the work.
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From the Polo to the Playfield
A culture-filled polo, the stories behind its symbols, and the game that brought those details to AIA Iowa.
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People & Culture / MODUS Road
Read briefingTop Workplaces 2026
MODUS Named a Top 10 Iowa Workplace for Small Employers
Ranked No. 10 in Iowa’s small-employer division, MODUS celebrates its sixth Iowa Top Workplace recognition, a special leadership award, and eight Culture Excellence award wins.
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Awards & Recognition / Team & candidates
Read briefingThe New MODUS Online
The New MODUS Online
The rebuilt modus-eng.com is live, with clearer paths for architects, facility leaders, construction managers, markets, services, and the way MODUS partners before drawing.
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Website Launch / Clients and collaborators
Read briefingHarry Doyle Retires
Harry Doyle Retires as Senior Partner at MODUS
After more than four decades of leadership, Harry Doyle is retiring from his role as Senior Partner while continuing to provide design oversight, mentorship, and guidance.
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Leadership / MODUS community
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