Mechanical Engineering

Capabilities

• Heating & cooling load calculations (ASHRAE)
• VRF, VAV, RTU, chilled water, and split-system design
• Energy modeling & code compliance (IECC, ASHRAE 90.1)
• Ventilation & indoor air quality (IAQ)
• Kitchen, lab, and process exhaust
• BAS / DDC controls sequences

Deliverables

• Stamped MEP construction documents
• Equipment schedules & specifications
• IECC / Title 24 compliance reports
• Coordinated 2D drawings (Revit modeling available on request — scoped during the proposal)

Sectors we serve

How we work

1. 1

   Programming & loads

   We start with the architectural program, envelope assumptions, and operating schedules to develop ASHRAE-compliant heating and cooling loads — no rules of thumb.

2. 2

   System selection

   We compare VRF, VAV, RTU, chilled water, and split options against first cost, operating cost, ceiling space, and the operator's capability before committing to a system.

3. 3

   Coordinated documents

   Ductwork, piping, and equipment are modeled and coordinated with structural, architectural, and the other MEP disciplines so the contractor isn't solving conflicts in the field.

4. 4

   Construction support

   We answer RFIs in days, not weeks, review submittals against the design intent, and walk the site when it matters.

Frequently asked

Do you design in Revit?

Yes — on a requested basis. Revit modeling is available when the project team is BIM-based, but it needs to be discussed and scoped during the proposal process since it carries a different fee than our standard 2D deliverable. By default we issue coordinated 2D construction documents.

Can you handle A2L refrigerant transitions?

Yes. We design new systems to current A2L-ready standards and can advise on retrofits, including required ventilation, leak detection, and code pathways.

Will you size to actual loads or rule of thumb?

Actual loads. Oversized equipment is the most common cause of comfort and humidity complaints — we model the building, not a square-foot guess.