New Crossroads Elementary School
Quantico Marine Corps Base, VA

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JP Harvey Engineering Solutions is an MEP consulting engineering practice based in Virginia. Operating since 1971, when it was founded under the name Spiers and Waltz, the practice specializes in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building technology, and commissioning services. It works with public and private sector clients across education, healthcare, federal government, defense, and commercial markets. Registered in 15 states, the practice has completed more than 1,300 projects over 25 years and participates in the federal market, including securing significant contracts through a mentor-protege partnership.
LEED AP BD+C · ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) · BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) · AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D) · Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) · Commissioning Professional (CxA)
Joseph P. HarveyPresident / Senior Mechanical Engineer
John D. AdamsPrincipal / Director of Engineering
Tony WallsPrincipal / Head of Electrical
Integrates energy efficiency into indoor environments while maintaining comfort and quality, delivering practical systems for diverse facility types.
Covers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions, including geothermal systems, variable air volume, and hydronic heating.
Includes domestic water, sanitary distribution, process piping, steam and chilled water distribution, and medical gas systems.
Features designs for building automation systems and energy management control systems.
Evaluates systems using life cycle cost analysis to optimize long-term efficiency and performance.
Diagnoses issues and provides remediation, replacements, or upgrades for existing HVAC and utility systems.
Focuses on safe, reliable, and adaptable building electrical infrastructure from medium voltage distribution to low voltage specialty systems.
Designs medium and high voltage building services, distribution networks, substations, and underground duct banks.
Creates energy-efficient interior, exterior, and architectural specialty lighting systems.
Engineers backup power generators, fuel cell systems, and uninterruptible power systems for critical facilities.
Integrates fire alarm, emergency egress lighting, and integrated safety systems.
Performs system studies including short circuit calculations, load flow analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard evaluations.
Designs solar electric systems, solar PV, battery storage integration, and wind power generation.
Emphasizes water conservation, natural resource preservation, and efficient fluid management through a whole-building approach.
Designs domestic cold and hot water systems, sanitary piping, and stormwater disposal pathways.
Engineers medical gas systems and specialty gas distribution for laboratory and healthcare facilities.
Integrates ultra-low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and graywater treatment systems.
Designs natural gas, propane, and fuel oil distribution networks, including tank replacements.
Integrates sprinkler, suppression, and life safety solutions with building utility infrastructure.
Designs water-based and specialty fire suppression systems for commercial, institutional, and government facilities.
Integrates communications, security, and audiovisual systems to create intelligent and connected building environments.
Designs structured cabling, optical fiber networks, and telecommunication pathways certified by BICSI RCDD professionals.
Designs custom AV and multimedia systems tailored to corporate, educational, and public-assembly spaces.
Integrates access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection solutions.
Provides independent third-party verification that building systems operate in accordance with owner requirements and ASHRAE guidelines.
Executes building system commissioning from design through construction verification.
Investigates, tests, and optimizes existing building systems to improve operational efficiency.
Provides third-party commissioning services required to satisfy LEED building certification protocols.
Verifies performance and control sequences of heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment.
Applies green building practices and advanced technologies to minimize environmental impact and lower operational costs.
Performs thermodynamic building simulations to meet ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED energy efficiency requirements.
Guides projects through certification processes for LEED, Green Globes, Fitwel, and the Living Building Challenge.
Designs sustainable power sources including solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal heat pump systems.
Designs net-zero facilities and meets federal standards such as UFC 1-200-02 and NAVFAC sustainable requirements.
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