Mechanical Engineering Design & Consulting
We provide engineered mechanical and plumbing plans for virtually any type of project, building or facility that you can think of. All plans are tailored specifically to meet the needs of each project.
Mechanical (HVAC) system plans (ductwork & piping) for many different system types:
- Unitary equipment (packaged units and split systems)
- Ductless systems including VRV and VRF
- Large air-handling units (constant volume, variable volume, multi-zone, etc.)
- Exhaust systems (central exhaust, lab exhaust, kitchen exhaust, garage exhaust, vehicle exhaust)
- Heat recovery and energy recovery systems
- Chilled water systems (chillers, cooling towers, pumps, etc.)
- Heating hot water systems (boilers, pumps, etc.)
- Steam heating systems (boilers, pressure reducing stations, heat exchangers, traps, etc.)
- Piping design (condenser water, chilled water, heating hot water, high-temperature hot water, steam, etc.)
- Direct Digital Control (DDC) system design, integration, and optimization
- Plans are 2-D (AutoCAD) or 3-D (AutoCAD or REVIT), depending on the needs of the project
Plumbing system plans including:
- Gas piping layout, sizing, and isometric plans
- Domestic water piping layout, sizing, and isometric plans
- Drain, waste and vent piping layout, sizing and isometric plans
- Compressed air system design
- Vehicle maintenance facility system design (greases, lubes, oils)
- Plans are 2-D (AutoCAD) or 3-D (AutoCAD or REVIT), depending on the needs of the project
Energy Compliance Consulting
We provide complete California Title 24 compliance services for all projects. Our experienced energy analysts work in close concert with architects, engineers, contractors and home owners to determine the most cost-effective building solutions for each project.
Residential Title 24 Reports:
- Performance Title 24 compliance documentation for single family and multi-family additions, alterations and new construction
- Prescriptive Title 24 compliance documentation for single family and multi-family additions, alterations and new construction
- Assistance with HVAC system selection
- Assistance with design alternatives and trade-offs
- Calcerts/CHEERS registration as applicable
Nonresidential Title 24 Reports:
- Performance Title 24 compliance documentation for additions, alterations and new construction
- Prescriptive Title 24 compliance for envelope, mechanical, indoor lighting and outdoor lighting
- Prescriptive Title 24 compliance for covered processes (parking garage exhaust, commercial kitchen, computer rooms, commercial refrigeration, refrigerated warehouses, laboratory exhaust, compressed air systems, process boilers, elevator lighting & ventilation systems & escalators and moving walkways)
- Prescriptive Title 24 compliance for commissioning (including CalGreen forms where required)
- Assistance with HVAC system selection
- Assistance with design alternatives and trade-offs
- Assistance with mandatory mechanical (HVAC) and lighting control requirements
- Calcerts/CHEERS registration as applicable
Mechanical & Plumbing System Assessments
We provide complete mechanical (HVAC) and plumbing system assessments to assist building owners, contractors and architects develop project budgets for retrofit projects.
System assessment service summary:
- Complete on-site review of installed mechanical (HVAC) and plumbing systems to assess their age, condition and expected life span
- Complete review of mechanical and plumbing installations to determine any code deficiencies
- Complete review of existing mechanical and plumbing plans
- Complete review of DDC system trend data (where available) to determine how the current systems operate and what can be done to optimize them
- Complete review of utility bills (gas, water, electric)
- Provide recommendations and options for new mechanical and plumbing systems, including life-cycle costs for each option
- Provide cost estimates detailing the “real-world” costs for all recommended work
Project Management
As successful project managers, we work to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and on budget. We can help plan, coordinate and execute projects during any and all phases of design and construction.
Some of the project management services that we provide:
- Early involvement planning---especially for mechanical and plumbing items
- Onsite construction administration services
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
- Serve as the owner’s representative to ensure that their expectations are met
- Provide independent 3rd party review
Certified Title 24
Energy Reports
TO MEET CALIFORNIA'S STRICT ENERGY CODES