Engineering in New Haven

Services in New Haven

MEP engineering

• Four-season MEP systems — New Haven's continental climate demands heating and cooling systems designed for extreme temperature ranges
• Freeze protection design for piping, HVAC equipment, and domestic water systems in sub-zero winter conditions
• High-efficiency heating plant design with attention to natural gas utility infrastructure and backup heating capacity
• Humidity management for winter-dry conditions — building envelope and mechanical systems must address low RH in heating season
• Snow and ice load coordination between MEP rooftop equipment and structural engineering for heavy snow regions

Structural engineering

• Seismic Design Category B/C — New Haven area seismicity requires lateral system design and structural detailing above minimum wind-only requirements
• Shear wall and braced frame design for commercial and institutional structures in moderate seismic zones
• Geotechnical coordination to confirm site class and refine seismic design values for site-specific conditions
• Non-structural component anchorage engineering per ASCE 7 for MEP systems and building contents
• Foundation design with attention to site-specific soil amplification in moderate seismic hazard zones

Civil engineering

• Stormwater management design per Connecticut NPDES permit requirements and local stormwater authority standards
• Site development and grading plans for New Haven's active commercial and mixed-use project pipeline
• Land development civil engineering from conceptual site plan through permit-ready construction documents
• Access and utility coordination with local public works, utility providers, and state DOT for site access permits
• Paving, curb, and drainage infrastructure design for commercial, industrial, and institutional site development