Southport Engineering Associates offers a comprehensive suite of engineering services tailored to address the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) needs of buildings. Our expertise extends to commissioning, energy solutions, and Owner’s Representation services, ensuring that building owners and operators receive holistic support for both operational and capital planning requirements.

MEP Engineering

We provide a wide array of engineering services for both new construction and renovation projects, including:

• Mechanical Engineering: Designing central heating and cooling plants, air distribution and ventilation systems, Variable Air Volume (VAV) and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, boilers, building automation and controls, and onsite utility plants.
• Electrical Engineering: Developing electrical distribution designs, distributive generation, lighting and dimming control systems, power quality evaluation and design, and emergency and standby generator/power systems.
• Plumbing Engineering: Designing domestic water systems, sanitary systems, kitchen plumbing systems, grease interceptors, backflow preventers, medical gas systems for healthcare offices, and ensuring compliance with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
• Fire and Life Safety: Implementing fire protection systems, sprinkler and pre-action systems, fire pump designs, fire alarm systems, and smoke control and building pressurization systems.
• Mission Critical Systems: Providing multi-level redundant air conditioning, IT room designs, facilities requiring critical power and air conditioning, and N+1 and 2N redundancy systems.
• Design-Build Services: Collaborating with contractors and manufacturers to deliver turnkey projects that streamline scheduling and offer cost-reduction opportunities.

Commissioning

Our commissioning team engages in design reviews, testing, and equipment handovers across various asset types. We utilize calibrated testing and monitoring equipment to assess actual performance and energy usage patterns, enabling building owners and operators to enhance comfort and maximize returns on MEP equipment investments. Our commissioning services include:

• Verification of installation
• Observation of startup and reviews
• Performance testing
• Warranty reviews
• Personnel training
• Retro-commissioning
• LEED-required commissioning
• Municipally-required commissioning (e.g., NYC Local Laws 85/87)

Energy Services

Approaching energy efficiency from an owner’s perspective, we identify, underwrite, and execute a broad spectrum of energy efficiency projects for both existing buildings and new constructions. Our team excels in life cycle cost assessments, facilitating comparisons of energy efficiency investments against other capital uses. Our energy services encompass:

• Energy and water audits
• Life cycle cost assessments
• Onsite energy production solutions (co-generation, geothermal, wind, and solar)
• Operator coordination and training
• Capital project administration

Owner’s Representation

Leveraging our extensive experience in renovating existing MEP systems, our senior team members adopt the mindset of building owners and operators. We offer services directly to building owners, asset managers, and operating company personnel, assisting with critical budgetary decisions and the integration of new technologies into building infrastructures. Our Owner’s Representation services include:

• Property condition assessments (focused on MEP systems)
• Capital budgeting and forecasting
• Vendor and manufacturer vetting
• Due diligence on new and emerging technologies
• Peer reviews of engineering designs

Through these comprehensive services, Southport Engineering Associates ensures that our clients receive tailored, efficient, and effective solutions for their building engineering needs.