“ME&E provides elegant solutions to complex problems.”
ME&E provides complete MEP engineering services for construction and remodeling projects, as well as analyses, assessments, and master plans of existing buildings to support owner decisions on major investments. Keeping abreast of ever-changing code requirements and technological advancements is paramount to serving our clients well, from schematic design to construction administration.
Mechanical
ME&E provides complete HVAC design services for all project types. We are well versed in designing a variety of efficient HVAC systems, including ground source heat pumps, for new construction, remodels, and additions. Our standard practice is to design the most energy-efficient systems within our client’s budget.
Electrical
ME&E provides complete electrical design services, including power systems, lighting, fire alarm, communications, emergency generators, solar array design, security and access control, and more. ME&E is well versed in exterior lighting, including security, light trespass, and light pollution or “dark sky” requirements.
Plumbing
ME&E provides complete plumbing design services, including domestic water, waste and vent, gas, roof drainage, grease waste, acid neutralization, and medical gas.
Fire Protection
ME&E provides fire protection drawings to communicate system design and functionality to fire marshals for permitting. We design wet, dry, pre-action, and standpipe systems to meet each project’s specific needs. We integrate the sprinkler design with the other disciplines — HVAC, lighting, structural and architectural features — so all systems operate optimally.
Fire Alarm & Security
ME&E designs fire alarm systems, access control, surveillance cameras, and security systems for schools, sensitive government facilities, prisons, and more.
Communications
ME&E designs communication systems for telephone, network communications, audio/visual, computer labs, and electronic safety and security systems.
Sustainable Design
ME&E is committed to sustainable building. It is our standard practice to design the most energy-efficient systems within our client’s budget. We can meet standards set by LEED, CHPS, and Green Globes. Our LEED projects are often awarded elevated performance points in the “Optimizing Energy Performance” category.
Existing Building Assessments
ME&E Engineering performs detailed studies of existing buildings and provides valuable reports of our findings. We analyze all MEP building systems, including energy efficiency, code compliance, fire protection, HVAC system performance, life safety, occupant health, American with Disabilities Act compliance, equipment life cycle, and more. Our clearly written reports detail our recommendations. We provide a precise matrix to help our clients prioritize tough financial decisions before entering the repair or replacement phase.
Master Plans
Our master plans include “Existing Building Assessments,” as noted above, for large scale projects across multiple buildings and/or campuses. ME&E collaborates with architects and owners to evaluate existing facilities, so owners can budget confidently for the future.
Energy Modeling
ME&E provides energy-use calculations on new designs and remodel projects. Energy modeling helps identify the optimal HVAC and lighting systems, based on life-cycle cost analyses. Energy modeling also helps architects determine the orientation of the building, glazing types, and R-value adjustments to maximize energy efficiency.
Construction Administration
ME&E assists our clients in the construction phase. We ensure that all design elements described above are constructed as per our design. We orchestrate pre-bid meetings, assist in the bidding process, create addenda, and modify drawings as needed. During construction, ME&E reviews submittals, responds to requests for information, and conducts inspections.
Energy Audits
ME&E provides ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 energy audits. All of our audits are done by Professional Mechanical Engineers (PE), who are also accredited by the Association of Energy Engineers as “Certified Energy Auditors” (CEA). With a deep understanding of HVAC systems, site utilities, building envelopes, and electrical systems, ME&E provides outstanding analyses and a variety of expert solutions for lowering energy use in clearly written reports at each audit level.