HFS Company

Helping Our Clients Achieve Tomorrow's Projects Today

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About the firm

HFS Company provides comprehensive architecture, engineering, construction phase services, program and project management, and facility support services. Founded in 2003 by Michele Torres, HFS Company has supported over 400 facilities across the Defense Health Agency and Department of Veterans Affairs, including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Naval Medical Center San Diego. Following its 2021 acquisition of McChesney & Bianco Architecture, the practice expanded its services to encompass local government and educational facilities.

Established
2003
Team
Small
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering

Credentials

TBAE Registration No. BR 2548 · TBPE Registration No. F-12359 · CAGE Code: 3PWE4 · GSA MAS: 541330ENG, 561210FAC (47QRAA-20-D-0081)

People

Michele TorresPresident

Christopher A. ScottChief Executive Officer

Joseph BiancoArchitecture and Engineering Director

Joe MartinezServices Director

Nick AndrewsArchitecture and Engineering Program Manager

Jose G. BarreiroSenior Mechanical Engineer - Design

William KleinElectrical Engineer

Richard DerasArchitect

Mark HodgesArchitect

Mike McChesneyArchitect

Ray Martinez Jr.Project Manager / Low Voltage Systems Designer

Capabilities

A-E Design Services

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Delivering architectural and engineering solutions for federal, military, and public sector facilities. The practice executes advance planning, concept formulation, and the generation of complete construction documents for complex medical and institutional infrastructure projects.

  • Facility Design

    Provides comprehensive architectural and engineering layouts for healthcare, government, and educational environments.

  • Infrastructure Planning

    Conducted to assess existing facilities, outline future modernization requirements, and determine capital program needs.

  • Military Construction Support

    Assists with design, engineering, and compliance documentation for large-scale military facilities and defense infrastructure.

  • Technical Planning and Documentation

    Facilitates advanced project programming, including the development of formal DD Form 1391 documentation for agency initiatives.

Construction Phase Services

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Providing oversight, quality assurance, and project controls to ensure compliance with specifications and design standards. Work includes technical reviews, scheduling, and on-site coordination to streamline execution.

  • Construction Quality Assurance

    Provides continuous inspection, materials compliance verification, and on-site monitoring of progress.

  • Constructability and Bidability Reviews

    Evaluates architectural and engineering documents prior to solicitation to identify potential conflicts and reduce change orders.

  • On-Site Representation and Assistance

    Delivers field office support and administrative management directly at project locations.

Program and Project Management

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Managing complex capital improvement initiatives and federal facility portfolios from concept through closeout. Professional staff coordinates scheduling, cost controls, and team integration to achieve on-time completion.

  • Capital Project Programming

    Develops initial facility requirements, master plans, and feasibility parameters for public programs.

  • Budget and Schedule Control

    Applies rigorous scheduling, cost estimating, and financial tracking to maintain project alignment.

  • Administrative Project Closeout

    Coordinates final handovers, verifies compliance metrics, and compiles historical project documentation.

Facility Support Services

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Optimizing the life cycle value, safety, and operational efficiency of institutional and governmental buildings. Services focus on system validation, energy conservation, and condition assessments.

  • Facility Condition Assessments

    Performs physical evaluations of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems to plan renewal cycles.

  • Energy and Commissioning Services

    Assesses building performance, validates system operation, and develops resource conservation measures.

  • Operations and Maintenance Consulting

    Advises building operators on strategic planning, code compliance, and maintenance protocols to extend asset lifespans.

Industries

Government · Federal · Defense · Healthcare · Education

Projects

USACE and DHA Project Support Across Europe

Germany · Healthcare · Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Project details

Project support services, facility operations and maintenance, facility support, project development, and commissioning services for OCONUS medical facilities in Dulmen and Ramstein, Germany under a USACE Huntsville contract.

Schofield HFPA Construction Management Support

Schofield Barracks, HI · Healthcare · Client: Health Facility Planning Agency

Project details

Construction management support services at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, for the Health Facility Planning Agency.

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