Integrated Design Solutions Group Inc

Global Engineering Solutions for Transformative Development

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About the firm

Founded in 1998, IDS Group provides a comprehensive suite of integrated design, engineering, and consulting services for the infrastructure and building industries. The practice delivers multidisciplinary solutions spanning architecture, landscape architecture, land surveying, preconstruction, cost estimation, and structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering. Based in Irvine, California, it serves public and private sector clients across civic, education, healthcare, transportation, and power sectors both domestically and internationally.

Established
1998
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · MEP · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture

People

Said HilmyPrincipal

Rami ElhassanPrincipal

Adrian AndersonAssociate Principal, Civil Engineer

Amit BhargavaAssociate Principal, IDS Design Production

Anthony ZanottiAssociate / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Daniel LieseDirector of Projects

Darren SmithAssociate Principal, Mechanical Engineer

Faisal DahkilPreconstruction Manager

Jason WetterichCivil Project Manager

Kevin BarnesMechanical/Plumbing Project Manager

Jaime RosenbachAssociate / Senior Structural Engineer

Jill Van SickleAssociate Principal, Landscape Architecture

John SilberPrincipal Architect

John Van ValkenburgAssociate Principal, Structural Engineer

Joseph MacDonaldAssociate Principal, Healthcare Architecture

Khieshaun RossMarketing Manager

Meradith CherboBusiness Development

Michael ReedLighting Design Project Manager

Christopher WebbAssociate Principal, Mechanical Engineer

Robert KramerElectrical Project Manager

Sarah ScolariHuman Resources Manager

Shelley SivakSenior Associate / Architect / Interior Design

Steven CollinsAssociate Principal, Electrical Engineer

Ashrah SamirAccounting Manager

Stephan UthoffAssociate / Senior Structural Engineer

Tarek El MaissiSenior VP MENA Operations

Victor MercadoAssociate Principal, Structural Engineer

Capabilities

Architecture

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Authentic, contemporary architectural practice focused on achieving the highest standards of design quality for public works, entertainment, commercial, educational, and healthcare spaces.

  • Master Planning and Programming
  • Assessments and Studies
  • New Building Design, Renovations, and Expansions
  • Interior and Space Design and Planning
  • Scoping and Bridging Documents

Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering

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Comprehensive design and consulting services for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, piping, and fire protection systems across new construction, retrofits, and modernizations.

  • Design of New and Replacement Mechanical and Plumbing Systems
  • System Assessments and Studies
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Central and Cogeneration Plants Design and Retrofit
  • Process Piping Systems
  • Decarbonization Design

Electrical Engineering

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Professional electrical systems design and consulting, featuring power consumption studies, field investigations, and detailed concept planning for building power, lighting, and specialized networks.

  • Power and Lighting Systems Design
  • Healthcare Electrical System Design
  • Low and Medium Voltage Systems
  • Building and Site Lighting and Photometric Studies
  • Emergency and UPS Systems
  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • EV Charger Stations
  • Photovoltaic Systems

Structural Engineering

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Recognized structural design, detailed assessment, peer reviews, and vital seismic retrofit services for both public and private buildings and infrastructure.

  • Design of New and Rehabilitation of Structures
  • Structural Assessments and Studies
  • Seismic Evaluations and Retrofits
  • Equipment Anchorage Design
  • Post-Earthquake Reconnaissance and Inspection
  • Primary and Secondary Structures and Systems Design
  • Peer and Plan Review

Civil Engineering and Land Surveying

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Comprehensive site development, planning, entitlement, and mapping solutions supporting public and private sector projects.

  • Site Development Planning
  • Site Grading and Drainage
  • Underground Utilities (Wet and Dry)
  • Roadways and Parking Lots Design
  • Water Quality and LID Design
  • Storm and Sanitary Systems
  • Hydrology and Hydraulic Studies
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Construction Survey

Landscape Architecture

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Thoughtful design of healthy, vibrant community places utilizing landscape architecture, ecological restoration, and public collaboration practices.

  • Site Analysis and Assessment
  • Parks and Recreation Planning and Design
  • Cultural and Historic Landscape Preservation
  • Water Efficient Irrigation Design
  • Low Impact Development Design
  • Green Infrastructure Design
  • Drought-Tolerant and Native Planting Design
  • Community Workshops and Public Outreach
  • Landscape Renovation and Rehabilitation

Cost Estimation and Value Engineering

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In-house cost control, preconstruction services, and constructability reviews led by seasoned cost estimators for new construction and complex renovations.

  • Project Design and Construction Estimating
  • Material Takeoff
  • Cost Control and Forecasting
  • Risk Analysis
  • Constructability Review
  • Value Engineering Services

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Mixed-Use · Education · Parks & Open Space · Healthcare · Government · Federal · Defense · Power Generation · Transportation · Airports · Infrastructure

Projects

Critical Intersections Project (CIP)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Transportation · Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)

Project details

Project management and construction management consulting for upgrading 12 congested and high-risk intersections across four zones and seven major urban roads to improve traffic flow and enhance safety.

Wadi Laban Cable-Stayed Bridge Construction Supervision

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Transportation · 2024 · Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)

Project details

Expansion of the critical Wadi Laban Cable-Stayed Bridge and adjacent road networks, adding two new bridges to increase lanes from six to eighteen, and redesigning major interchanges.

Taif Airport Master Plan

Taif, Saudi Arabia · Airports · Client: Atiaf Consortium

Project details

Master planning and architectural design for a new greenfield airport terminal and ancillary buildings. The design incorporates a sloped roof inspired by mountainous terrain and sustainable features like integrated photovoltaic panels.