Building Systems Engineering

At Hixson, all building engineering disciplines – Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and Civil – are in one location. Why does this matter? Having all of these disciplines in one location leads to a higher level of integration, leading to better project communication and coordination, improved creativity, and outcomes that advance our clients’ business success. Specific services provided by each of these groups include:

Mechanical

• Hydronic Cooling and Heating Systems
• Humidity Control for Critical Environments
• Steam Heating System
• Back-up Fuel
• Custom and Packaged HVAC Systems
• Supply and Exhaust
• Make-up Air
• Heat Recovery
• Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems

Electrical

• Medium and Low Voltage Distribution
• Power Distribution Systems
• Interior and Exterior Lighting
• Feeder and Branch Circuitry
• Fire Alarm, Security, and Access Control Systems
• Receptacle and Special Device
• Uninterruptable Power System (UPS)
• Emergency and Standby Power Systems
• Power Factor Correction Analysis
• Hazardous/Classified Spaces
• Sustainable and Renewable Energy
• Ethernet Networks
• Power Quality Studies
• Grounding

Plumbing & Fire Protection

• Plumbing Fixture Selection and Specification
• Water Systems Design (Cold, Hot, Tepid, Tempered, High Pressure Rinse, Ingredient, Gray, Softened, RO, DI, Treated)
• Sanitary Drain Waste and Vent
• Process Drainage, Waste, and Vent
• Storm Drainage
• Natural Gas and Propane Systems
• Compressed Air Systems (High-Pressure Air and Sterile Air)
• Sanitizer and Foam Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Vacuum Systems
• Special Laboratory Systems (Hazardous Waste, Gases)
• Wet and Dry Pipe Systems
• Double Interlock Pre-Action, Clean Agent, and Foam/Water Systems
• In-Rack Systems
• Early Suppression, Fast Response (EFSR) and Quell Systems
• Fire Pump Specification and Design
• Hazardous Classified Spaces

Structural

• Facility Structural Evaluation
• Steel, Concrete, Wood, Pre-cast, and Tilt-up Framing Design
• Building and Equipment Foundation Design
• Deep Foundation Design
• Slab Design
• Seismic and Wind Lateral Analysis
• Equipment Support Platforms & Rack Design for Utility & Process Systems
• Special Structural Element Design

Civil

• Site Assessment and Selection Evaluations
• Storm Water Management
• Site Grading and Drainage
• Site Layout
• Pavement Selection and Design
• Site Utilities Analysis and Design
• Site Security
• Permitting and Zoning Facilitation
• Site Access and Traffic Flow