EXPERTISE

High-quality mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering is at the core of our practice, with life safety and fire protection considerations integrated seamlessly throughout. Each system we design is tailored to the project—reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and easy to maintain. We begin with technically sound, code-compliant solutions, then build upon them with creative, customized strategies that align with the project’s performance goals, aesthetics, and operations. We ask the right questions at the right time, help owners prioritize complex decisions, support architects in realizing their vision, and collaborate closely with contractors to manage budgets effectively.

ME Engineers’ Technology Design Group creates innovative, high-performance technology systems for some of the world’s most recognizable facilities. Comprised of certified professionals—including RCDDs, CTS, and PEs—our team collaborates closely with leading architects and builders to deliver cutting-edge solutions in audiovisual systems, broadcast infrastructure, IT, security, telecommunications, and wireless networks (DAS + Wi-Fi). We also offer comprehensive technology integration services, ensuring seamless performance across every system we design.

We specialize in a comprehensive, integrated approach to audio-visual and broadcast design—creating environments that perform at the highest technical level. Our process considers every system within today’s complex facilities, delivering holistic solutions that meet all functional and operational needs.
Our design philosophy centers on detailed planning and documentation. We begin with an assessment of the venue’s specific requirements, then develop tailored designs that incorporate the latest audio and video technologies. Our design process ensures each space is equipped with a tailored, next-generation system that elevates the overall experience for all users.

From sports venues to concert halls and lecture rooms in offices, we analyze and control how sound behaves—managing reverberation, background noise, and vibration—to create environments that meet both technical requirements and human expectations.
Our services include modeling the bowl acoustics for house audio systems under standard building configurations, and identifying and controlling noise intrusion from mechanical and/or environmental sources. This allows us to guide the client in creating an optimum acoustic experience at every audience position, and to enhance crowd engagement and deliver top-tier sound quality.

Illume is our in-house, award-winning specialty lighting design team. Composed of accomplished architectural lighting designers, illume specializes in creating compelling, memorable spaces for professional and collegiate sports and entertainment venues. With a globally inspired team drawing from diverse backgrounds in architecture, theater, and architectural lighting, illume provides comprehensive lighting design services, guiding projects from initial concept through construction support.

Sports lighting is crucial to athletic performance and the fan experience. ME Engineers is a recognized leader in sports lighting design. We “wrote the book,” developing sports lighting facility standards for the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, FIFA, World Cup Cricket, and Olympic venues.

Our sports lighting specialists are leading the transition to LED lighting technologies for new and existing venues. We develop designs that provide best value while meeting complex broadcast, league, and industry standards by including vendor-neutral designs to aid in achieving the lowest possible cost. Our designers ensure light levels, uniformities, and glare limits are realized in the final installation through commissioning efforts.

Capabilities

• Architectural Design and Aesthetics
• Fixture Placement/Aiming Strategies
• LED Conversion
• Lighting Controls
• Biddable Design
• Commissioning
• Glare Analysis

ME Engineers’ goal is to help create a resilient and regenerative built environment. Our portfolio includes hundreds of high-performance-certified projects. We focus on HVAC, electrical and lighting systems, which are responsible for the bulk of a project’s total operational energy cost and carbon footprint. ME Engineers’ expertise in computer modeling and life cycle costing to simulate energy usage of proposed strategies allows the owner and design team to objectively evaluate strategies and priorities for better decision making.Our understanding of the unique characteristics of the design and operation of different building types, coupled with a diverse range of technical expertise and a full suite of analytical building-physics applications, ensures our projects perform at their best.

Sustainability is the foundation of all our design processes. Throughout our history, we’ve adopted sustainability best practices to achieve complete building integration. We encourage “eco-visioning” early in the design stage to make sustainability practical, affordable and effective.

We understand that high-performing projects also require an optimization of orientation, massing, envelope, lighting and plug loads to lead to a well-integrated and synergistic, sustainable design. Other considerations include maximizing the site’s potential for renewable energy generation, which could include intelligent battery storage and management system as part of a micro-grid with a high-reliability distribution system for enhanced reliability. Additional options could also include new sustainable energy sources (roof-top solar panels, wind generation units, flow batteries and charging stations for electric vehicles), and smart building automation technology for energy efficiency and demand response.

Our team’s expertise in environmental assessment and energy programs–LEED, BREEAM, GSAS, Well Building Standards, Green Globes, Living Building Standards, and Passive House–goes beyond certification thresholds, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the implications of each design decision made.

Our Building Performance Group is constantly looking for ways to enhance the user experience. Our advanced analysis helps clients and owners make informed decisions to increase user comfort or mitigate the effects of building system limitations or the negative effects of external climate.

We are always testing different design options, identifying viable passive solutions, pushing for low-carbon technologies, and drawing inferences on energy use, CO2 emissions, human comfort, light levels, airflow, LEED/BREEAM ratings, and more.

Incorporating modeling services into the design process positions our design teams as collaborative leaders, promotes positive, interactive relationships with owners, and allows the project team to balance a project’s aesthetic, energy, and budget goals. We use these tools throughout the design process to supplement traditional design methods, test various design options, and help the design team optimize the performance of all building typologies.

ME Engineers wants our owners and clients to get of the most from their investment. We add value to commissioning phases by applying first-hand experiences during design, supporting the contractor, and ensuring the owner receives a functional, efficient facility at turnover. By starting with the design process and continuing through to owner occupancy, we help ensure designed systems perform as intended.

ME Engineers employs the technical commissioning approach rather than the process commissioning approach to our effort. Our hands-on strategy involves rigorous functional testing conducted directly by the ME Cx team—not contractors—ensuring highly accurate, reliable results and superior system performance.

Hosting large, high-profile events such as a FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl or Olympic Games requires highly resilient infrastructure. Host cities and large organizations that invest in our event overlay design services gain peace of mind that electrical, mechanical, IT, and other related systems will meet the infrastructure demands that come with major event production.

ME Engineers provides design, as well as installation and operational management consulting. With our extensive experience, familiarity with vendors, temporary equipment supplier inventories, knowledge of host standards, and deep understanding of the services required for major events, we can provide services from concepts to complete overlay plans.

ME Engineers has successfully partnered with organizations such as the NFL, FIFA, DNC, and the IOC.

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