Daou Engineers, Inc.
A Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Company
About the firm
Daou Engineers provides specialized design and project management services to the Life Sciences and Healthcare industries. With extensive experience in Research and Development planning and design, it has supported over 14.5 million square feet of laboratory, vivarium, pilot plant, clean room, and cGMP space. On every project, it collaborates closely with clients to understand facility needs, budget requirements, site conditions, and organizational goals. The engineering practice specializes in bridging the gaps between the owner, the design team, and constructors. This collaborative mindset has repeatedly proven to increase the accuracy of required information, bringing it to bear at earlier stages of planning and construction to reduce field engineering, change orders, and rework. Additionally, it has a long history in the design and optimization of Central Boiler and Chiller Utility Plants, with experience encompassing over 160,000 tons of total chilled water plant capacity.
- Established
- 1997
- Firm type
- Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · MEP
People
Cesar DaouPresident
Capabilities
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering
Service websiteDelivering complete engineering solutions for specialized environments, utility infrastructure, and critical facilities.
- HVAC and Mechanical Design
Focusing on thermal comfort, air quality, and optimization of central boiler and chiller plants.
- Electrical Systems Engineering
Providing robust electrical distribution, backup power systems, and safety integration.
- Plumbing Design
Designing sanitary, storm, water-supply, and high-purity medical gas distribution piping.
- Fire Protection Design
Providing life safety planning, sprinkler layout, and fire suppression system design.
Specialized Facility Advisory
Service websiteDelivering focused expertise for high-containment, research, and technical workspaces.
- Biocontainment Facilities Consultation
Providing planning and engineering controls for biosafety laboratories and containment areas.
- Laboratory and Vivarium Consultation
Planning and designing infrastructure for clean rooms, pilot plants, animal research spaces, and cGMP facilities.
Project and Utility Management
Service websiteEnsuring coordination, technical validation, and operational efficiency across the project lifecycle.
- Program Management
Bridging communication gaps between owners, design teams, and builders to reduce field modifications.
- Technical Peer Review
Evaluating third-party engineering documents to improve quality assurance and system reliability.
- System Commissioning
Verifying that mechanical and electrical systems operate in accordance with design intent and owner requirements.
- Engineering Systems Feasibility Studies
Assessing technical and financial viability for proposed facility upgrades.
- Utilities Masterplanning
Developing strategic plans to support scalable, reliable, and optimized central utility plants.
Industries
Commercial · Education · Defense · Federal · Healthcare · Laboratories · Life Sciences · Pharmaceutical · Research Facilities · Utilities
Projects
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