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Engineering that listens, simplifies, and delivers.

Practical, maintainable MEP and technology systems aligned with your goals — coordinated in BIM and grounded in what is actually installed in the field.

Our process

How we work

Clients appreciate Progresíve because we listen first. Systems can be overly complicated, increasing maintenance cost and overlooking facility operations — so we design practical, maintainable MEP systems aligned with your goals.

  1. 01

    Listen

    Understand your goals, budget, schedule, and the conditions we find on site.

  2. 02

    Plan

    Identify constraints early and map the cleanest path to permitting and construction.

  3. 03

    Design

    Engineer systems that are efficient, code-compliant, and constructible.

  4. 04

    Coordinate

    Align documents across trades to reduce RFIs, clashes, and change orders.

  5. 05

    Deliver

    Provide clear documents and stay responsive through construction and closeout.

Mechanical Engineering

We emphasize performance, efficiency, and maintainability — selecting solutions that align with how your facility actually operates.

  • HVAC design & equipment selection
  • Heating & cooling load calculations
  • Ventilation, exhaust & outside air
  • Controls & sequences of operation
Chilled water piping and pumps inside a university central utility plant

HVAC Design

Heating and cooling systems tailored to building loads, ventilation requirements, and occupancy patterns.

  • Heating and cooling equipment selection
  • Air distribution and duct layout coordination
  • Zoning and temperature control strategy
  • Integration with ventilation and exhaust systems

Heating & Cooling Load Calculations

Detailed load analysis that forms the technical foundation of system design.

  • Room-by-room load analysis
  • Envelope and infiltration evaluation
  • Ventilation load assessment
  • Equipment sizing support

Ventilation, Exhaust & Outside Air

Systems designed to meet code, maintain indoor air quality, and preserve correct pressure relationships without unnecessary energy waste.

  • Outdoor air distribution and conditioning strategies
  • General and restroom exhaust design
  • Specialty and laboratory exhaust coordination
  • Makeup air and building pressurization planning

Controls Systems

Control strategies and sequences aligned with equipment capabilities and facility operations.

  • Sequence of operations development
  • Equipment and system integration
  • Controls coordination with mechanical systems
  • Commissioning and functional testing support

Electrical Engineering & Power Systems

We coordinate power, lighting, protection, and resiliency systems to support code compliance and real-world facility operation — and we model them to prove it.

  • Power distribution & service design
  • Lighting & controls
  • Generators, ATS & UPS resiliency
  • Short-circuit, coordination & arc flash studies
Low-voltage switchboard lineup in an electrical room

Power Distribution

Electrical service and distribution systems coordinated for capacity, safety, and constructability.

  • Service sizing and utility coordination
  • One-line diagrams and distribution layout
  • Panelboard and switchboard design
  • Feeder sizing and voltage drop evaluation

Lighting & Controls

Lighting systems developed for visual comfort, energy performance, and practical control zoning.

  • Interior and exterior lighting layouts and photometrics
  • Control zoning, switching, and daylighting strategy
  • Energy code compliance and egress lighting coordination
  • Specialty lighting: DMX, architectural, and event-focused systems
  • Circadian-friendly lighting intent (CCT scheduling)

Emergency Power & Resiliency

Backup power strategies designed to support life-safety requirements and operational continuity.

  • Generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS) coordination
  • Open, delayed, and closed-transition transfer strategies
  • Essential load identification and prioritization
  • UPS system integration and load-shed strategy

Power System Studies & Analysis

EasyPower modeling that evaluates performance, safety, and protective device coordination.

  • Short-circuit and equipment rating evaluation
  • Time-current coordination (TCC)
  • Arc flash analysis per IEEE 1584-2018 with NFPA 70E labeling
  • Harmonic analysis per IEEE 519 and power quality investigations
  • Load flow, motor starting, and voltage drop studies
  • 30-day load monitoring for existing buildings (NEC 220.87)

Plumbing & Fire Protection

Plumbing and fire protection systems coordinated for safety, code compliance, and long-term reliability.

  • Domestic water & hot water
  • Sanitary, vent & grease waste
  • Roof & storm drainage
  • Fuel gas & fire protection coordination
Pumps and piping in a mechanical room

Domestic Water & Hot Water

Water distribution and hot water systems coordinated for reliable pressure, code compliance, and practical maintenance.

  • Domestic water distribution planning and sizing
  • Water heater selection and equipment coordination
  • Hot water recirculation strategy and balancing
  • Backflow prevention and utility tie-ins
  • Fixture connection scheduling and routing

Sanitary & Vent

Sanitary and vent systems coordinated for constructability and long-term serviceability.

  • Sanitary drainage and vent layout
  • Riser diagrams and floor-to-floor routing
  • Cleanout strategy and access coordination
  • Grease waste coordination (when applicable)
  • Utility connections and civil coordination

Stormwater

Storm drainage coordinated to manage roof and site runoff within architectural constraints.

  • Roof drainage layout (primary and overflow)
  • Secondary drainage and overflow scupper coordination
  • Storm piping routing and inter-discipline coordination
  • Code-required calculations and documentation

Gas Systems & Fire Protection

Fuel gas and fire protection infrastructure aligned with code requirements and project delivery method.

  • Gas pipe sizing and equipment load coordination
  • Meter/regulator interface and utility coordination
  • Fire service entry, backflow, and FDC coordination
  • Sprinkler zoning and shop-drawing coordination support
  • Space planning for risers, valves, and clearances

Communications & Technology (RCDD)

Led by our Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), our designs coordinate structured cabling, security systems, and specialty technology environments.

  • MDF/IDF & structured cabling
  • Access control & video surveillance
  • Fire alarm infrastructure
  • AV, wireless & nurse call coordination
Progresíve engineers at a BICSI conference for telecommunications professionals

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Structured cabling designed for scalability, performance, and high-density IT environments.

  • MDF / IDF room planning and layout
  • Backbone and horizontal cabling infrastructure
  • Conduit and cable tray pathway design
  • Telecommunications grounding and bonding
  • Server room and equipment space planning

Security Systems

Infrastructure planning for access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.

  • Access control system infrastructure
  • Video surveillance (CCTV) coordination
  • Intrusion detection planning
  • Head-end space, power, and pathway coordination

Fire Alarm

Fire alarm infrastructure coordinated with life-safety requirements and building systems.

  • Device location coordination with architectural and MEP systems
  • Conduit and pathway planning
  • Power and emergency circuit coordination
  • Integration with electrical distribution

Specialty Technology

Systems that support facility functionality and operational efficiency.

  • Audio/visual system coordination
  • Wireless infrastructure support
  • Mass notification systems
  • Nurse call coordination
  • Critical infrastructure and future capacity planning

Renewable Energy & Sustainability

Renewable and energy systems designed with a practical lens — performance, constructability, lifecycle cost, and integration — supported by PV expertise (NABCEP PVA) and LEED credentials.

  • Solar PV design & interconnection
  • Battery storage (BESS) & microgrids
  • EV charging & electrification
  • Water & energy efficiency
Rendering of a solar carport canopy designed for a Gainesville transit facility

Solar PV Design

Full solar PV design developed for performance, utility compliance, and seamless electrical integration.

  • Rooftop, ground-mount, and canopy system layout
  • Stringing approach and inverter selection
  • One-line diagrams and interconnection documentation
  • Utility interconnection and permitting support

Energy Storage & Microgrids

Storage and microgrid strategies evaluated for resiliency, continuity, and load management.

  • BESS concept development and integration
  • Critical load identification and prioritization
  • Microgrid single-line concepts and control architecture
  • Integration with PV and standby generation

EV Charging & Electrification

EV infrastructure designed around real capacity, demand impacts, and long-term expansion.

  • Charger layout and electrical distribution design
  • Service, transformer, and panel capacity evaluation
  • Load management strategy
  • Phased expansion planning

Water & Efficiency Strategies

Strategies that reduce operating costs and support sustainability goals.

  • Heat pump water heater (HPWH) design and integration
  • Hot water recirculation optimization
  • Low-flow fixture and demand reduction design
  • Metering and monitoring for performance verification
  • LEED-aligned documentation support

Advisory, Studies & BIM

Ideal for existing buildings, renovations, and early planning — when you need engineering clarity without unnecessary scope.

  • 3D modeling & clash coordination
  • Existing conditions assessments
  • Budgeting & feasibility
  • Peer review & engineering letters
Progresíve engineers reviewing record drawings during a field verification survey

3D Modeling & BIM Coordination

MEP modeling that improves coordination, detects conflicts early, and supports efficient construction.

  • Revit-based MEP modeling
  • Clash identification and coordination
  • Model-based visualization for owner and team review
  • Routing feasibility and space planning
  • As-built and record model updates

Engineering Consultation

Independent engineering input to support decisions, troubleshooting, and compliance.

  • Existing conditions evaluations and field verification
  • Peer review for clarity and constructability
  • Value engineering aligned with owner priorities
  • Permit closure and engineering letters
  • Coordination with AHJs, utilities, and contractors

Budgeting & Feasibility

Early-stage analysis that supports informed planning.

  • Concept-level system evaluation
  • Utility capacity and service upgrade planning
  • Infrastructure impact assessments
  • Phased upgrade planning to match budget
  • Procurement and scope alignment support

Studies & Existing System Analysis

Technical studies on operating systems to support upgrades and long-term planning.

  • 30-day electrical load studies and capacity reports
  • Arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies
  • Power quality assessments and troubleshooting
  • Generator and UPS evaluations
  • Facility-wide electrical condition assessments

Engineering a cleaner future

Rooted in regeneration.

Nature teaches us that nothing is wasted. In the wild, a fallen tree becomes the foundation for new life, creating strength through regeneration rather than disposal. We apply that same philosophy to engineering.

From solar generation and battery storage to high-performance HVAC and efficient water distribution, we design systems that maximize every resource — extending equipment life, reusing sound infrastructure, and building integrated systems for long-term resilience.

Sustainability is not a feature of our projects. It is the framework behind every decision we make.
  • Energy-efficient system design and lower-carbon equipment specifications
  • Solar PV, battery storage (BESS), microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure
  • Responsible water use: heat pump water heaters, recirculation optimization, low-flow design
  • Repair-versus-replace analysis that avoids unnecessary equipment replacement

Markets we serve

  • Healthcare & hospitals
  • Higher education & K–12
  • Government & municipal
  • Arenas & assembly
  • Worship & community
  • Multifamily & residential
  • Office & commercial
  • Restaurants & hospitality
  • Utilities & central plants
  • RV parks & recreation

Engineering a cleaner future

Ready to elevate your project?

Partner with Progresíve Engineering for coordinated, sustainable MEP design — from first field walk to final inspection.