Engineering Economics, Inc.

Building Performance: Commissioning & Sustainability Experts

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About the firm

Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI) is an independent facility consulting and building commissioning practice established in 1984. A founding member of the Building Commissioning Association, it pioneered the LEED Pilot Program in the 1990s. Today, it is a organization providing building commissioning, facility assessments, building analytics, energy engineering, and sustainability consulting to owners and operators nationwide.

Established
1984
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Forensic Engineering · Owner's Engineer

Credentials

LEED BD+C · ENERGY STAR P.E. Certification

People

Blake HickokCEO & President

Jeremy WescoatChief Financial Officer

Jeff NicholsVice President

Mike BallPrincipal

Brendon MattisDirector, East Coast / Mission Critical

John ReisDirector, Central

Allan SkodowskiDirector, Great Lakes / International

Scott UsselmanDirector, West Coast

Capabilities

Building Commissioning

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Provides independent system evaluation and verification during construction, turnover, and ongoing operations to optimize performance.

  • New Construction Verification
  • Existing Building & Retro-Commissioning
  • Process Management & Staff Augmentation
  • Occupancy Transition Planning

Sustainability & Portfolio Consulting

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Helps asset managers and developers untangle complex portfolio energy requirements and meet long-term carbon reduction goals.

  • Carbon Reduction & Decarbonization Roadmap
  • Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management
  • ENERGY STAR Benchmarking & PE Certification
  • Green Lease Strategy & GRESB Reporting
  • Low-Carbon Portfolio Planning

Energy Engineering

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Conducts deep energy assessments and data analyses to validate systems performance and model conservation strategies.

  • ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 Audits
  • Energy Modeling & Verification

Building Analytics

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Deploys data-driven technology platforms and diagnostics to continuously monitor and improve facility operational strategies.

  • Monitor-Based Commissioning Solutions
  • BalanceCx Optimization Platform

Facility Assessment

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Conducts physical inspections and health-safety reviews of building structures, materials, and water systems.

  • Physical Facility Condition Assessments
  • Water System Health Assessments
  • Indoor Air Quality Diagnostics

Building Certifications

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Guides project teams through compliance processes for third-party green building and occupant wellness standards.

  • LEED Compliance Consulting
  • WELL Building Standard Alignment
  • Fitwel & Green Globes Coordination

Forensic Engineering

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Investigates system failures and operational anomalies to provide forensic evaluation and dispute resolution support.

Industries

Commercial · Mixed-Use · Healthcare · Education · Mission Critical Facilities · Federal · Government · Aviation · Industrial · Manufacturing · Research Facilities · Sports & Recreation · Hospitality

Projects

Princeton University High-Performance Central Utility Plant

Princeton, NJ · Education · Client: Princeton University

Project details

Collaborated to commission a sustainable campus central utility plant utilizing geothermal and other heating and cooling technologies. Ensured the plant functioned correctly despite construction challenges and supported ongoing optimization during expansion.

Major Real Estate Portfolio GHG Inventory

Nationwide · Commercial

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Developed a greenhouse gas inventory and comprehensive inventory management plan for a large office portfolio operator with properties across major markets.

Fremont Casino & Resort

Las Vegas, NV · Hospitality

Project details

Provided building commissioning services for a casino and resort development.