Hughes Consulting Engineering, PA

HVAC and Heating & Cooling Load Analysis.

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About the firm

Hughes Consulting Engineering, PA provides MEP engineering design and physical condition assessment services from Lawrence, Kansas. President Steven Hughes has led the practice since 1998, building expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire and life safety design for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Hughes Consulting Engineering also conducts Physical Condition Assessments nationwide, completing over 60 assessments totaling more than 18 million square feet of building space in a recent year across multifamily, office, hospitality, and commercial properties.

Established
1998
Team
Micro
Firm type
MEP

People

Steven HughesPresident

Dimitri MerrillEngineer

Julie HeschmeyerOffice Manager

Capabilities

HVAC

Ensures heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are designed for year-round comfort and efficiency. Designs range from individual system retrofits to geothermal and central plant installations.

  • Heating & Cooling Load Analysis
  • Piping & Duct Sizing and Layout
  • Fan & Pump Sizing
  • Evaluation of System Alternatives
  • Boiler & Chiller Sizing and Layout
  • Fresh Air & Ventilation
  • HVAC Specification Development
  • Energy Audits and Use Analysis

Plumbing

Full plumbing layout design services supporting structural and architectural coordination.

  • Domestic Water Demand Load Analysis
  • Pipe Sizing and Distribution
  • Domestic Water Heater Sizing
  • Stack Sizing and Layout
  • Pump Sizing for Hot Water Re-Circulation

Electrical

Professional electrical design for safe and reliable power and lighting systems.

  • Electrical Load Calculations
  • Electrical Riser Layout
  • Photometric Calculations
  • Daylighting Analysis
  • Light Fixture Selection
  • Switching and Distribution Layout
  • Load Balancing
  • Circuit Panel Layout

Fire & Life Safety

Fire and life safety design and consulting services.

  • Emergency Egress Lighting Layouts
  • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detection
  • Smoke Evacuation Management
  • Fire Alarm System Battery Calculations
  • Fire Alarm Horn and Strobe Layouts
  • Fire Sprinkler Scope of Work Documents

Physical Condition Assessments

Engineering review services for buyers, sellers, and owners of buildings evaluating current condition and projected future costs. Site visits conducted nationwide with full written reports.

Energy Studies

Building energy modeling using professional software tools to identify recommendations that can significantly lower utility costs.

Industries

Residential · Commercial · Industrial · Retail · Education · Religious · Hospitality · Multifamily Residential · Historic Preservation

Projects

Johnny's Tavern West

Retail · 2019

Project details

MEP and life safety permit and construction documents for the 2019 expansion and remodel. Collaborated with Paul Werner Architects.

Lawrence Airport Hangar

Aviation

Project details

22,000 square foot hangar space with 6 zones of radiant in-slab heating, ventilation tied to area exhaust fans, 300 square feet of snowmelt for the hangar apron, and offices and a lounge area.

McLain's Market Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas · Retail

Project details

Permit and construction drawings for the remodel of the University of Kansas Jayhawk Bookstore into McLain's Market and bakery. A low existing ceiling in the bakery and kitchen area required creative use of 3D modeling to coordinate hood, makeup air, and exhaust ductwork.

The Burger Stand

Lawrence, Kansas · Retail

Project details

HVAC, plumbing, and electrical design services for The Burger Stand at the Casbah in Downtown Lawrence, including commercial kitchen hood design and ductwork modification.