Alares LLC

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About the firm

Founded in 2007, Alares LLC is an architecture and engineering practice specializing in healthcare facilities, federal projects, and clean room environments. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, the practice provides integrated architecture, MEP engineering, structural and seismic design, commissioning, and construction owner representation. Its extensive experience includes auditing, commissioning, and retro-commissioning more than 220 million square feet of healthcare, commercial, and institutional space.

Established
2007
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · MEP · Structural Engineering · Owner's Engineer

Credentials

Certified Commissioning Firm

People

Don MaggioliFounder

Capabilities

Architectural Design

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Delivering architectural design for healing environments, commercial spaces, and institutional facilities that balance functionality, aesthetics, and efficiency.

  • Healthcare Facility Design

    Designing healing environments that prioritize patient care, safety, and staff efficiency while integrating advanced medical standards.

  • Commercial and Institutional Architecture

    Creating collaborative corporate headquarters, educational facilities, and dynamic public spaces tailored to client goals.

  • Sustainable Design and Green Building

    Incorporating energy-efficient systems, renewable materials, and smart technology to minimize environmental impact and lower operational costs.

  • Interior Design Services

    Selecting materials, furniture, and layouts to build highly functional and visually appealing interior spaces.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering

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Providing MEP engineering solutions to bring long-term efficiency, reliability, and code compliance to complex buildings.

  • HVAC System Design and Optimization

    Designing air handlers, chillers, boilers, steam systems, and condensate piping networks for optimal climate control.

  • Central Utility Plant Engineering

    Upgrading and designing central utility plants and heavy utility infrastructure to support continuous operations.

  • Electrical Power Distribution

    Designing electrical distribution systems, transformers, switchgear upgrades, and emergency backup generator systems.

  • Lighting and Energy Modeling

    Providing interior and exterior lighting layouts combined with building energy performance simulations.

  • Plumbing and Medical Gas Design

    Designing domestic water, sanitary drainage, storm systems, and specialized medical gas delivery networks.

  • Renewable Energy Integration

    Integrating solar photovoltaic systems and combined heat and power systems into building electrical grids.

  • 3D Building Information Modeling

    Developing accurate Revit models for precise documentation and seamless multi-discipline construction coordination.

Structural and Seismic Engineering

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Ensuring structural integrity, durability, and safety for new builds and existing facilities through specialized engineering analysis.

  • New Construction Structural Design

    Developing robust, resource-efficient structural frames and systems for new buildings and infrastructure.

  • Structural Assessments and Roof Upgrades

    Evaluating existing structures and designing framing reinforcements to support heavy roof-mounted equipment.

  • Seismic Risk Assessments

    Evaluating seismic vulnerabilities for structural and non-structural components across complex facility campuses.

  • Seismic Retrofit Solutions

    Designing structural upgrades and equipment anchorage to ensure continuous operations during earthquake events.

  • Foundation Engineering

    Designing specialized foundation systems to ensure long-term stability and structural support.

Commissioning and Energy Services

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Maximizing building system efficiency and reliability through systematic testing, calibration, and energy analysis.

  • Building Commissioning

    Providing third-party verification to ensure that newly installed building systems function according to design intent.

  • Retro-Commissioning

    Testing, calibrating, and restoring existing building equipment to optimal operational and energy-efficient performance levels.

  • Commercial Energy Auditing

    Analyzing water and electricity consumption patterns to identify cost-effective conservation strategies and emission reductions.

Construction Management and Owner Representation

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Representing owner interests to manage risk, ensure quality, and keep complex construction projects on schedule and budget.

  • Owner's Representative Services

    Acting as a dedicated advocate to coordinate communication between contractors, engineers, and regulatory bodies.

  • Construction Project Management

    Developing project schedules, managing contracts, and administering changes to control project execution from design to completion.

  • Cost Estimating and Value Engineering

    Performing thorough budget tracking, cost estimation, and value engineering reviews to optimize construction expenses without sacrificing quality.

Industries

Healthcare · Life Sciences · Laboratories · Federal · Commercial

Projects

Hospital Campus Seismic Risk Assessments

California · Healthcare

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Conducted structural and non-structural seismic vulnerability assessments for multiple buildings across more than 10 hospital campuses, developing customized upgrade recommendations and cost estimates.

5.0 MW Solar PV System

Houston, TX · Federal

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Provided owner's representative services for the design and installation of a 5.0 MW solar photovoltaic system.

New Central Utility Plant

Newington, CT · Federal

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Provided construction owner's representative and oversight services for the development of a new central utility plant.

New Mental Health Building

Denver, CO · Healthcare

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Provided design and owner's representative advocacy for a new mental health facility.