The Momentary
Bentonville, AR · Arts & Culture
Project details
Repurposed a seven-year-old decommissioned food processing plant into a 66,000 SF contemporary art space, providing comprehensive MEP engineering design services.

Excellence by Design, Sustainability by Commitment
McGuire Engineers, Inc. (MEPC) is a Chicago-based full-service MEP engineering design and consulting practice founded in 1986. It provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, technology infrastructure, commissioning, and sustainability services for building owners, property managers, architects, and developers. McGuire Engineers specializes in the renovation of existing buildings and new construction projects across commercial real estate, arts and culture, education, healthcare, government, hospitality, high-rise residential, and industrial markets. Licensed in 26 states, it has completed over 10,000 projects and manages approximately 3 million square feet of commercial space per year. It is headquartered at 300 South Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
ComED Retro-Commissioning Provider
David M. BrooksPresident, Partner
Michael MurphySenior Vice President, Partner, Technical Director - Mechanical
John YoonVice President
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design for new construction and renovation projects across commercial, institutional, and industrial building types.
HVAC system design including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for commercial, institutional, and specialty environments.
Electrical distribution systems, emergency systems, and lighting design for a range of building types from commercial high-rises to mission-critical facilities.
Design of sanitary, domestic water, storm drainage, and gas piping systems for diverse building environments.
Fire protection and life safety system design including sprinkler systems.
Design and analysis of life safety infrastructure including emergency exit pathways, fire alarms, and smoke control systems.
Collaborative delivery methods to optimize system coordination and scheduling from initial design phases through construction.
Collaborative project approach integrating people, systems, and business structures into a process that optimizes efficiency.
Security systems, audio-visual, structured cabling, wireless network, data network, and operational/command center design integrated with core MEP engineering services.
Integrated building security solutions including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
Acoustic and audio-visual design solutions for conference spaces, theaters, and learning environments.
Telecommunications infrastructure design defining physical media layout for voice, data, and video transmission.
Robust wireless communication network planning and RF signal distribution within commercial and institutional structures.
High-speed data network design specifying routing, switching, and hardware architecture for business operations.
Integrated control networks managing HVAC, lighting, and power systems to optimize building energy use and environmental quality.
Implementation of converged technologies and open platform systems to maximize interconnectivity and operational efficiency.
New building commissioning, retro-commissioning, LEED fundamental and enhanced commissioning, and existing building commissioning to verify system performance and identify energy efficiency improvements. McGuire Engineers is a certified ComED Retro-Commissioning Provider.
Third-party quality assurance process validating that new building systems perform according to design specifications.
Systematic assessment identifying low-cost operational improvements to enhance performance and reduce energy consumption in active facilities.
Extended commissioning services verifying system performance through construction, occupancy, and post-occupancy phases.
Core verification protocols ensuring primary mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and renewable energy systems are installed and calibrated correctly.
Plan reviews, building inspections, code compliance verification, feasibility studies, building assessments, due diligence, reserve reports, and construction management administration.
Independent technical analysis of engineering plans to verify compliance with local building codes and industry standards.
Engineering analyses evaluating building system options, cost considerations, and operational impacts of proposed designs.
Comprehensive physical inspections of MEP infrastructure to evaluate current condition, remaining life, and system capacity.
Forensic consulting services and expert witness testimony in the event of material or system failure resulting in litigation.
Construction-phase oversight ensuring mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations align with approved contract documents.
LEED consulting, energy modeling, energy conservation, energy audits, LEED MEP design services, and thermal comfort monitoring to reduce energy consumption and building carbon footprint.
Consultative support outlining pathways, requirements, and feasibility metrics for achieving green building certifications.
Core MEP engineering tailored specifically to earn LEED credits for water efficiency, energy performance, and indoor air quality.
Computer simulation of building energy consumption combined with physical audits to pinpoint conservation opportunities.
Targeted system redesigns and equipment updates aimed at lowering overall operational energy demand.
Analysis of indoor climate conditions to optimize occupant comfort while maintaining building system efficiency.
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Bentonville, AR · Arts & Culture
Repurposed a seven-year-old decommissioned food processing plant into a 66,000 SF contemporary art space, providing comprehensive MEP engineering design services.
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