MEP Design
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, designed as one.
Buildings work best when their systems work together.
Buildings work best when their systems work together. We lead the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, and life safety design from earliest concept through final construction. The team you meet at kickoff is the team that sees your project through closeout.
We specialize in complex public and institutional buildings — occupied renovations, aging infrastructure, labs, critical operations — where systems have to perform under real-world constraints and code paths don’t forgive shortcuts. The work rewards diligence: more coordination, more time spent on the details that matter.
We dig deeper for the details others miss and produce documentation clear enough to keep every contributor moving forward. The result is a design that elevates the project, the team around it, and the building’s performance for years to come.
The Work Behind the Work
We bring practical engineering judgment to the conditions that make projects complicated — unknown existing systems, limited space, operational constraints, maintenance access, budget realities, and long-term performance expectations.
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Existing buildings & occupied renovations
Field investigation, system evaluation, phasing strategy, infrastructure replacement, and design that lets facilities stay operational through construction.
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Central plants & campus infrastructure
Heating, cooling, utility distribution, capacity planning, redundancy, electrification, and long-term capital planning for future growth.
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Laboratories & technical environments
Ventilation, exhaust, pressurization, temperature control, equipment coordination, and the reliability these spaces depend on.
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Healthcare & critical operations
Ventilation, infection-control considerations, emergency power, redundancy, equipment coordination, and phased work inside active facilities.
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Aquatic, athletic, & high-humidity facilities
Humidity control, ventilation, corrosion resistance, water systems, durability, and occupant comfort.
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Lighting & electrical modernization
Lighting design and upgrades, power distribution, controls, and electrical system replacement that improves performance and reduces energy use.
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Renewable & clean energy systems
Solar readiness, EV charging infrastructure, electrification strategy, and the electrical backbone that supports a lower-carbon building.
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Controls & building automation
Clear sequences, practical integration, commissioning readiness, troubleshooting support, and controls owners can actually use.
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Phasing, constructability, & maintainability
Design strategies that account for shutdowns, temporary systems, replacement paths, access, and the people who operate the building after we’re gone.
Design Services
Studies & Planning
- Master Planning
- Facility Evaluation
- MEP Infrastructure Assessment
- Feasibility Studies
- System Replacement Strategies
- Long-Term Capital Planning Support
Building Design
- Facility Design
- Sustainable & Electrification Design
- Energy Modeling & Analysis
- Controls Optimization
- Construction Administration
Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Reach out — there’s a good chance it’s work we do.
Design against what’s actually there
Renovation and retrofit work turns on conditions no drawing set fully records. We capture the building before design begins, so decisions get made against what’s in the ceiling rather than what the last set of as-builts claimed.
Our Approach to Design
We developed our approach to build team connection and create alignment on fundamental concepts. With a clear understanding of project requirements, we dig deeper for granular details then produce the high-quality documentation that allows our fellow contributors to push forward in their domains.
Planning /
Pre-design
Clear & Realistic Vision
At the beginning of a project, we dig deep to uncover the critical information needed to create clarity and efficiency throughout all subsequent phases. By highlighting hidden complexities, we define a realistic path toward your project vision.
Conceptual Solutions
Budget Accountability
Understanding of Success
Schematic
Design
Concepts & Budget Reconciliation
As we refine the project scope, we take great care to guide the entire team of contributors in specifying accurate project requirements. What earns us trust every time: our high level of judgement, substantive comments, and commitment to shared project success.
Alignment
Spatial Awareness
Foundational Concepts
Informed Budgeting
Design
Development
Coordination & Momentum
Just like our systems are integrated into all parts of the building, we see our role as integrators on the team. We facilitate effective collaboration by gathering and distributing key insights across the project team. When we encounter issues, we take the lead on resolving them before it can impact our momentum.
Intentional Concepts
Collaborative Solutions
Strategic Development
Checks & Balances
Construction
Documentation
Comprehensive & Accurate Documentation
Our partners often comment on our remarkably accurate and comprehensive project documentation. We’ve invested heavily in our 3D modeling capabilities and QC process, because we understand the importance of accounting for every detail. The result: minimal RFIs and optimal constructability.
Informed Design
Integrated Team Reviews
Maintenance Provisions
Comprehensive Control Strategies
Construction
Administration
Quality Assurance
Consistent communication is what enables a team to move forward throughout the CA phase. As questions or challenges arise, our experts deliver practical solutions with a high level of responsiveness and clarity.
Proactive Solutions
Responsive Participation
Accountability
Post-
Construction
Commitment to Project Success
We only consider a project complete when every single issue has been successfully resolved. It takes trust and tenacity to get there — we have both in our DNA. Even long after construction, many partners rely on us as an expert resource to the project community.
Continued Engagement
Featured MEP Design Work
Springfield Public Schools Hamlin Middle School
Our team provided mechanical and electrical engineering design in partnership with BBT Architects for the new two-story middle school. We provided commissioning services for the facility for Springfield Public Schools.