NBA Engineering, Inc.

Designing Engineering Solutions for Tomorrow

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About the firm

NBA Engineering, Inc. is an engineering enterprise specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and construction management services. Established in 1994, it serves both public and private sectors from offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles. It brings deep expertise to diverse projects, including transit systems, airports, education, commercial facilities, and residential housing.

Established
1994
Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

Credentials

LEED Accredited Professional · C-20 Contracting License

People

Natalie AlaviFounder

Capabilities

Mechanical Engineering

High-performance mechanical systems design for diverse facilities.

  • HVAC Design

    Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration system design.

  • Central Plant Design

    Chilled water, hot water, and steam central plant design.

  • Clean Room & Computer Room Design

    Specialized environmental and climate control design for computer rooms and clean rooms.

  • Energy Management & Control Systems

    Advanced systems for monitoring and managing energy consumption.

  • Feasibility Studies & Building Surveys

    Comprehensive engineering feasibility studies, building surveys, and energy audits.

  • Smoke & Fire Control Systems

    System design for fire, humidity, and smoke control.

  • Fuel System Design

    Fuel system and underground fuel storage tank design.

  • Title 24 Energy Compliance

    Mechanical compliance services for California Title 24 standards.

Electrical Engineering

Functional and efficient electrical systems design.

  • Lighting Design

    Interior, exterior, area, and roadway lighting design.

  • Electrical Power System Design

    Low and medium voltage electrical power system design.

  • Emergency Power & Lighting

    Reliable backup and emergency power and lighting systems.

  • Security System Design

    Integrated building and facility security systems.

  • Fire Alarm System Design

    Compliant and safe fire alarm systems design.

  • Telecommunication System Design

    Modern telecommunications and data infrastructure design.

  • Title 24 Lighting Compliance

    Lighting energy compliance services for California Title 24 standards.

  • Building Surveys & Energy Studies

    Electrical system surveys, report preparation, and energy usage studies.

Construction Management

Professional construction management services to reduce risk and optimize solutions.

  • Value Engineering

    Identifying and implementing cost-saving solutions without sacrificing quality or function.

  • Cost Estimating

    Accurate project cost estimation and budgeting support.

  • Project Scheduling

    Phased scheduling and progress tracking services.

  • Constructability & Bidability Review

    Analyzing constructability, bidability, and preparing as-built drawings.

  • Contract Administration

    Comprehensive project and contract administration support.

  • Resident Engineering

    On-site resident engineering representation and oversight.

  • Mechanical & Electrical Inspection

    Rigorous construction-phase mechanical and electrical system inspection.

LEED Green Design

Sustainable design and environmental engineering solutions.

  • Building Commissioning

    Comprehensive building systems commissioning and performance verification.

  • Energy Audits

    Detailed facility energy auditing and efficiency planning.

  • Energy Management System Design

    Design of central monitoring and sustainability systems.

  • Grey Water System Design

    Water conservation design utilizing grey water recycling.

  • LEED Rating & Equivalent Design

    Engineering support to achieve LEED rating system compliance or equivalents.

  • Solar Power Design

    Solar power design for domestic hot water and swimming pool heating.

  • Water-Efficient Fixture Specification

    Specifying low flow and water-efficient fixtures.

  • Renewable Energy Systems

    Photovoltaic and alternative energy systems design.

  • LEED Documentation Support

    Assisting with preparation of official LEED templates and documents.

Plumbing Engineering

Domestic hot and cold water and gas supply plumbing design.

Fire Protection Engineering

Fire protection system design and safety engineering services.

Other Engineering Services

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Tenant Improvement Design

    Support includes Tenant improvement design.

  • Design-build Services

    Support includes design-build services.

  • Expert Witness Testimony

    Support includes expert witness testimony.

  • Consulting

    Support includes consulting.

Industries

Transportation · Transit · Airports · Education · Government · Commercial · Residential · Mixed-Use · Sports & Recreation · Historic Preservation · Utilities

Projects

BART Transit System

California · Transit · Client: BART

Project details

Comprehensive engineering services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and construction management support for BART transit line tracks.

St. Regis Tower

Mixed-Use

Project details

MEP, fire protection, and construction management services for the St. Regis Tower development.

LA Metro

Los Angeles, CA · Transit · Client: LA Metro

Project details

Engineering design and construction management services for the LA Metro transit network.

SFO Airport Terminal

San Francisco, CA · Airports · Client: SFO Airport

Project details

MEP, fire protection, and construction management services for San Francisco International Airport improvements.

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