McGuire Engineers, Inc.

Excellence by Design, Sustainability by Commitment

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About the firm

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.

Established
1986
Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering

Credentials

ComED Retro-Commissioning Provider

People

David M. BrooksPresident, Partner

Michael MurphySenior Vice President, Partner, Technical Director - Mechanical

John YoonVice President

Capabilities

MEP Engineering Design

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Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design for new construction and renovation projects across commercial, institutional, and industrial building types.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    HVAC system design including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for commercial, institutional, and specialty environments.

  • Electrical Engineering

    Electrical distribution systems, emergency systems, and lighting design for a range of building types from commercial high-rises to mission-critical facilities.

  • Plumbing Engineering

    Design of sanitary, domestic water, storm drainage, and gas piping systems for diverse building environments.

  • Fire Protection Engineering

    Fire protection and life safety system design including sprinkler systems.

  • Life Safety Systems

    Design and analysis of life safety infrastructure including emergency exit pathways, fire alarms, and smoke control systems.

  • Design Assist / Design Build

    Collaborative delivery methods to optimize system coordination and scheduling from initial design phases through construction.

  • Integrated Project Delivery

    Collaborative project approach integrating people, systems, and business structures into a process that optimizes efficiency.

Technology Infrastructure Design

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Security systems, audio-visual, structured cabling, wireless network, data network, and operational/command center design integrated with core MEP engineering services.

  • Security System Design

    Integrated building security solutions including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.

  • Audio Visual System Design

    Acoustic and audio-visual design solutions for conference spaces, theaters, and learning environments.

  • Structured Cabling System Design

    Telecommunications infrastructure design defining physical media layout for voice, data, and video transmission.

  • Wireless Network Design

    Robust wireless communication network planning and RF signal distribution within commercial and institutional structures.

  • Data Network System Design

    High-speed data network design specifying routing, switching, and hardware architecture for business operations.

  • Building Automation Systems

    Integrated control networks managing HVAC, lighting, and power systems to optimize building energy use and environmental quality.

  • Intelligent Buildings

    Implementation of converged technologies and open platform systems to maximize interconnectivity and operational efficiency.

Commissioning

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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.

  • New Building Commissioning

    Third-party quality assurance process validating that new building systems perform according to design specifications.

  • Existing Building / Retro-Commissioning

    Systematic assessment identifying low-cost operational improvements to enhance performance and reduce energy consumption in active facilities.

  • LEED Enhanced Commissioning

    Extended commissioning services verifying system performance through construction, occupancy, and post-occupancy phases.

  • LEED Fundamental Commissioning

    Core verification protocols ensuring primary mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and renewable energy systems are installed and calibrated correctly.

Consulting

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Plan reviews, building inspections, code compliance verification, feasibility studies, building assessments, due diligence, reserve reports, and construction management administration.

  • Peer & Code Review

    Independent technical analysis of engineering plans to verify compliance with local building codes and industry standards.

  • Feasibility Studies

    Engineering analyses evaluating building system options, cost considerations, and operational impacts of proposed designs.

  • Building Assessments

    Comprehensive physical inspections of MEP infrastructure to evaluate current condition, remaining life, and system capacity.

  • Forensic Consulting & Expert Witness

    Forensic consulting services and expert witness testimony in the event of material or system failure resulting in litigation.

  • Construction Management Administration

    Construction-phase oversight ensuring mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations align with approved contract documents.

Sustainability & Energy Services

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LEED consulting, energy modeling, energy conservation, energy audits, LEED MEP design services, and thermal comfort monitoring to reduce energy consumption and building carbon footprint.

  • LEED AP Consulting & Feasibility Studies

    Consultative support outlining pathways, requirements, and feasibility metrics for achieving green building certifications.

  • LEED MEP Design Services

    Core MEP engineering tailored specifically to earn LEED credits for water efficiency, energy performance, and indoor air quality.

  • Energy Modeling & Audits

    Computer simulation of building energy consumption combined with physical audits to pinpoint conservation opportunities.

  • Energy Conservation

    Targeted system redesigns and equipment updates aimed at lowering overall operational energy demand.

  • Thermal Comfort Monitoring

    Analysis of indoor climate conditions to optimize occupant comfort while maintaining building system efficiency.

Industries

Commercial · Arts & Culture · Education · Healthcare · Government · Federal · Industrial · Manufacturing · Hospitality · Mission Critical Facilities · Multifamily Residential · Historic Preservation · Retail · Financial Services

Projects

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.

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