GWA, Inc.

Electrical Design and Low-Voltage Systems.

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About the firm

GWA, Inc. is an award-winning consulting electrical engineering practice based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in ten states. Its team delivers low- and medium-voltage system design, construction administration, power system studies, forensic engineering, LEED consulting, and master planning for data centers, healthcare, commercial, industrial, correctional, educational, and governmental facilities.

Established
1972
Firm type
Electrical Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

Dickson O'Brien

Brian Guzman

Michael Dempsey

Ronda Seader

Katie McNeil

Lee Sightler

Chad Wadford

Dominic Moore

Zuliakha Ahmadi

Curt Alphonso

Mike Bolen

Capabilities

Electrical Design

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Comprehensive design services for horizontal and vertical construction projects, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution.

  • Low-Voltage Systems

    Design of low-voltage power distribution and building systems.

  • Medium-Voltage Systems

    Design and engineering for medium-voltage infrastructure and distribution.

  • Horizontal & Vertical Construction Design

    Electrical engineering and layout design for horizontal and vertical structures.

Electrical Studies

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Analytical power system studies to ensure safety, reliability, and code compliance.

  • Short Circuit Studies
  • Arc Flash Studies
  • Harmonics Studies
  • Coordination Studies

Construction Administration

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Construction-phase administration support for electrical design projects.

Forensic Engineering

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Investigation and claims support for electrical systems and facility projects.

LEED Consulting

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Sustainability consulting support for LEED-oriented building projects.

Master Planning

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Planning support for electrical infrastructure across campus and facility projects.

Industries

Data Centers · Healthcare · Commercial · Industrial · Justice & Corrections · Education · Government

Projects

Horry Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus Infrastructure Project

Myrtle Beach, SC · Education · 2023 · Client: Horry Georgetown Technical College

Project details

An infrastructure improvement project that enhanced vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow, provided adequate illumination across campus, and increased aesthetic appeal. The work was phased to allow full use of campus facilities throughout construction.

Charleston County Detention Center Expansion

Charleston County, SC · Justice & Corrections · Client: Charleston County

Project details

A 334,000 square-foot, four-story expansion providing additional housing for 1,344 inmates.