Johnny Frisco’s work and recommendations are saving Purdue University money from reduced energy usage.

Frisco, a mechanical engineering technology major from Indianapolis, has worked for the Energy and Engineering Services division of the Office of Physical Facilities since May 2012.

As a student intern, he is charged with diagnosing problems and finding solutions to issues related to indoor air quality, HVAC systems or indoor plumbing.

Students and faculty from Purdue's Department of Building Construction Management visited Saudi Arabia for a second straight year last spring.