Allen + Shariff

Engineering Together

About the firm

Allen + Shariff is an international MEP engineering practice providing consulting, design, and project management services across the United States and the Middle East. With over two decades of operation, it builds long-term partnerships through collaborative design and project execution.

Firm type: MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering

People

Diane E. BookwalterCOO of Engineering

Alexander RadkoffVice President

Ahmad HachichoVice President

Chad KulawiakVice President

Tim ChattertonVice President

Joseph HirschVice President of Business Development

Paul MessineoBusiness Development Manager

Rishon SeabornDC/Metro Business Development Manager

Terry MichelsBaltimore / Metro Business Development Manager

Capabilities

MEP Engineering

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Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, and renewable energy design and consulting services, backed by extensive experience in commercial and institutional project design.

Mechanical Engineering
HVAC and mechanical systems design.
Electrical Engineering
Power distribution, lighting, and electrical infrastructure design.
Plumbing Engineering
Domestic water, waste, and specialty piping systems design.
Fire Protection Engineering
Sprinkler, fire alarm, and life safety systems engineering.
Technology Design
Telecommunications, security, and low-voltage systems consulting.
Renewable Energy Design
Design and consulting for sustainable and renewable energy installations.

Commissioning & Sustainability

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Comprehensive commissioning, energy management, and sustainable consulting to optimize facility performance and efficiency.

Building Commissioning
Comprehensive pre-construction, construction, and post-occupancy commissioning.
Energy Auditing & Modeling
Energy audits, energy benchmarking, and detailed building energy modeling.
LEED & Sustainability Consulting
Consulting, energy certification services, and LEED project facilitation.
Building Controls Automation
Design and optimization of automated building control and energy management systems.
Facility Management Information Systems
Implementation and consulting for facility data and operational information systems.

Project Management

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Owner representative and project management services spanning pre-construction through commissioning to minimize risk and control costs.

Preliminary Design for Tenders
Development of initial designs and technical specifications for bidding processes.
Bid and Bidder Review
Assistance with tender analysis, technical bid reviews, and evaluation.
Awardee Recommendation
Technical evaluation and risk assessment to assist in selecting qualified contractors.
Oversight & Quality Control
Construction performance, schedule, cost, and safety oversight through project delivery.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Affordable Housing · Senior Living · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Historic Preservation · Education · Public Safety · Religious · Research Facilities · Healthcare · Sports & Recreation · Government · Data Centers · Mission Critical Facilities · Federal

Projects

Wallops Mission Operations Command Center

Wallops Island, VA · Federal · Client: NASA

Project details

MEP engineering design services for a 15,000 SF Mission Operations Command Center. The project features approximately 6,000 SF of mission control room space, 2,500 SF of data center, and 6,500 SF of support space. The mechanical system consists of a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system with air-cooled and geothermal water-cooled heat pump condensing units, backed by a dedicated outside air rooftop unit. Plumbing systems utilize low-flow and Energy Star compliant fixtures, with domestic hot water generated via a heat pump water heater. The facility is equipped with energy-efficient LED lighting, an emergency generator supporting the entire Wallops Island Campus, lightning protection, and comprehensive fire alarm, security, and public address systems.

The Wharf

Washington, DC · Mixed-Use

Project details

A massive 2.2 million square foot development along the Southwest Waterfront in Washington DC. Multi-office collaboration delivered engineering services across hospitality, residential, and office spaces, including the Hilton Canopy & Hyatt House.

Bakery Square

Pittsburgh, PA · Mixed-Use

Project details

A series of projects across the Bakery Square site, including historic renovations, new multifamily buildings, parking garages, several restaurants, and corporate office fit-outs such as the Google 2.0 and 3.0 spaces.