D&B Engineers and Architects, DPC

A Legacy Engineered From A Vision

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About the firm

Founded in 1965, D&B Engineers and Architects (D&B) provides sustainable, cost-conscious engineering and environmental solutions. With core expertise in wastewater management, drinking water quality, and architecture, D&B serves public and private sector clients across multiple states from its seven regional offices. Operating under the directive 'facing challenges, providing solutions,' the practice maintains an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Established
1965
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Design-Build · Environmental Engineering · MEP · Structural Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

William "Bill" D. MerklinPresident

Steven A. FangmannChairman of the Board of Directors

Philip R. SachsSenior Vice President

Joseph H. MarturanoSenior Vice President

Olga J. MubarakSenior Vice President

Robert L. RaabSenior Vice President

Christopher KoegelSenior Vice President

Garrett M. ByrnesVice President, Wastewater

Matthew R. DeVinneyVice President, Environmental Compliance & Design Support

Frank DeVitaVice President, Environmental Remediation & Business Development

Michael NeubergerVice President, Electrical / Instrumentation & Control

Adriana S. RestrepoVice President, Wastewater & Civil Engineering

Michael G. SavareseVice President, Water Supply

Brian M. VeithVice President, Multimedia Environmental Compliance

Brian E. AitchisonPrincipal Architect

Christopher DesmondDivision Manager, Structural Engineering

Matthew PatrickDivision Manager, Special Inspection

Theodore S. Pytlar, Jr.Senior Solid Waste Advisor

Raul J. CotillaSenior Advisor, Civil Engineering

Thomas P. FoxSenior Associate, Geology

Capabilities

Architecture

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D&B offers comprehensive architectural planning and design solutions, developing sustainable designs for both the public and private sectors. Its practice covers educational, corporate, residential, industrial, and governmental facilities, utilizing advanced tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient designs.

  • Sustainable Design

    Integrating active and passive ecological strategies, landscape enhancements, and energy conservation measures to maximize performance and aesthetics.

  • BIM & Technology-Driven Design

    Leveraging Building Information Modeling (BIM) for 3D analysis, coordination, cost estimation, construction phasing, and photorealistic rendering.

  • Integrated Architectural Engineering

    Collaborating closely with in-house MEP, structural, and site/civil engineers to ensure fully coordinated design and execution.

Civil Engineering

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Provides site and infrastructure engineering for public and private development programs.

  • Site Planning

    Develops site plans coordinated with project goals and regulatory constraints.

  • Grading

    Prepares grading designs for site development and infrastructure work.

  • Utility Design

    Designs utility infrastructure serving buildings, sites, and public works.

  • Infrastructure Engineering

    Supports civil infrastructure design for public and private clients.

Construction Management

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Provides construction-phase oversight and coordination for public works and capital improvement projects.

  • Construction Oversight

    Monitors construction activities against project requirements.

  • Project Coordination

    Coordinates project stakeholders and construction-phase work.

  • On-Call Construction Management

    Supports public agencies through on-call construction management assignments.

Design-Build

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Integrates design and construction coordination from initial concept through completion under a unified delivery approach.

Environmental Services

Comprehensive environmental consulting, compliance, and waste management services designed to protect natural resources and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Environmental Investigation and Remediation

    Site assessments, brownfield redevelopments, soil and groundwater investigations, and complete cleanup design services.

  • Multimedia Environmental Compliance

    Providing environmental auditing, permit acquisition, and multimedia regulatory compliance assistance across local, state, and federal levels.

  • Solid Waste Management

    Planning, permitting, and engineering support for municipal and private solid waste programs, facilities, and landfill remediation.

MEP Engineering

In-house mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services integrated directly with architectural projects to maximize operational efficiency and comfort.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Design of electrical systems, lighting, power distribution, and specialized instrumentation & control applications.

  • Energy Engineering

    Developing energy efficiency programs, sustainable infrastructure upgrades, and green building systems assessments.

Structural Engineering

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Provides structural engineering for educational, corporate, residential, industrial, and governmental facilities.

  • Structural Analysis

    Evaluates structural systems for new and existing facilities.

  • Framing Design

    Designs framing systems coordinated with architectural and building requirements.

  • Foundation Design

    Develops foundation designs for supported structures.

  • Structural Rehabilitation

    Supports repairs and rehabilitation of existing structures.

Water and Wastewater Engineering

Industry-leading water and wastewater services, offering complete planning, design, and construction management for critical water supply and municipal treatment infrastructure.

  • Wastewater Management

    Wastewater collection, pump station design, treatment facility upgrades, and water pollution control operations.

  • Water Supply

    Develops water supplies and related storage, distribution, treatment, and water-quality systems.

Industries

Commercial · Education · Government · Industrial · Water Supply · Wastewater · Residential

Projects

Atlantic County Utilities Authority Project

Wastewater · Client: Atlantic County Utilities Authority

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Infrastructure support services provided for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority.

AWD New Water Supply Well and Associated Facilities

Water Supply · Client: AWD

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Engineering and design services for a new water supply well and related infrastructure facilities.

Battery Park City Authority On-Call CM for Capital Improvements

Government · Client: Battery Park City Authority

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On-call construction management services supporting capital improvement initiatives.

NYCSCA H.S. 435M Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

Manhattan, NY · Education · Client: NYCSCA

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Architectural and engineering facility design and planning improvements.