Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering

Delivers low-energy HVAC and thermal comfort designs that optimize operational efficiency and indoor environmental quality.

• HVAC Design

  Engineers indoor climate control systems with an emphasis on low energy use and sustainability.

• High-Performance Building Systems

  Develops advanced mechanical solutions to support aggressive resource-efficiency goals.

• Energy Modeling and Analysis

  Simulates building energy profiles to identify optimal pathways for mechanical performance.

Provides resilient electrical power distribution, emergency standby systems, and integrated electrical designs.

• Power Distribution Design

  Plans electrical distribution layouts for high-reliability commercial and institutional installations.

• Emergency and Standby Power Systems

  Engineers backup generation and storage solutions to preserve operational continuity.

Designs sanitary, storm drainage, and domestic water systems tailored to complex facility architectures.

• Domestic Water Systems Design

  Engineers hot and cold water distribution infrastructure for safe and efficient building use.

• Sanitary and Storm Drainage

  Develops reliable liquid waste disposal and rainwater diversion layouts.

Engineers comprehensive fire suppression and alarm systems to safeguard occupants and property.

• Sprinkler System Design

  Specifies water-based fire suppression layouts matching regional codes and safety standards.

• Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

  Implements advanced sensors and warning networks for rapid hazard response.

Formulates robust structural systems for new builds and adaptive reuse projects across the Northeast.

• Building Structural Design

  Calculates load requirements and drafts blueprints for resilient framing and foundations.

• Renovation Structural Assessment

  Assesses older facilities to safely support modernized architectures and layouts.

Focuses on site development, utility infrastructure, and stormwater management systems.

• Site Development Design

  Plans grading and excavation to prep sites for robust commercial and educational facilities.

• Stormwater Management

  Engineers drainage basins, retention features, and run-off controls.

• Utility Infrastructure Planning

  Coordinates connections for clean water, sanitary sewer, and communication corridors.

Integrates telecommunications, audio-visual systems, and security networks into modern facility infrastructures.

• Audio-Visual Systems Design

  Engineers collaborative media setups for learning spaces and administrative halls.

• Security and Access Control

  Integrates electronic locks, surveillance, and credential readers into facility footprints.

• IT Infrastructure Design

  Blueprints network cabling and server enclosures for seamless site connectivity.

Crafts architectural lighting solutions that enhance aesthetic appeal and energy performance.

• Architectural Lighting Design

  Illuminates interior geometries to balance human comfort and visual interest.

• Exterior and Site Lighting

  Deploys energy-conscious lighting arrays for walkways, building facades, and parking fields.

Assists clients in achieving high-performance building standards and carbon reduction goals.

• Decarbonization Studies

  Examines operational inputs to produce actionable carbon reduction and fossil-fuel transition roadmaps.

• Energy Modeling and Auditing

  Evaluates envelope and system behaviors to uncover efficiency and load-reduction opportunities.

Verifies and documents that building systems operate in accordance with design intent and owner operational needs.

• System Performance Verification

  Performs testing and review of newly installed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations.

• Retro-Commissioning

  Calibrates existing operational buildings to restore optimal energy profiles and target degradation.

Provides field observations and technical support to ensure execution aligns with engineering specifications.

• Field Observation

  Performs site walks during active construction to evaluate structural and mechanical compliance.

• Technical Submittal Review

  Evaluates contractor shop drawings and product specifications prior to on-site assembly.