Scales & Associates, Inc.
A Design Philosophy Geared Toward Business
About the firm
Scales & Associates, Inc. is a Detroit-based architecture and engineering practice founded in 1970, offering architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering design services for the building construction industry. Operating across both public and private sectors, the practice delivers technical design solutions for clients throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and Virginia.
- Established
- 1970
- Firm type
- Architecture & Engineering · MEP · Civil Engineering
People
Charles R. Scales, Jr., P.E.Founder
Robin M. Scales-WootenPresident & CEO / Chief Marketing Officer
Capabilities
Architectural & Space Planning Design
Service websiteDelivers comprehensive space planning and design solutions tailored for both newly constructed and renovated environments.
- New Construction Planning
Focuses on the spatial layout and aesthetic design of brand new facilities.
- Renovation Design
Adapts and upgrades existing layouts to accommodate modern spatial requirements.
Mechanical Engineering
Service websiteProvides full-spectrum mechanical design services focusing on internal building climate, fluid systems, and safety integration.
- Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Encompasses the design of efficient indoor climate control and air distribution networks.
- Plumbing Systems
Covers standard waste and potable water distribution systems within buildings.
- Piping Systems
Specializes in complex fluid delivery loops for commercial and industrial setups.
- Fire Protection Systems
Integrates life-safety water sprinkler systems and hazard mitigation designs.
Electrical Engineering
Service websiteDevelops robust power infrastructure, illumination schemes, and advanced systems integration for diverse facilities.
- Interior and Exterior Lighting
Drafts energy-efficient architectural illumination systems for indoor and outdoor environments.
- Power Distribution
Engineers electrical service entries, panels, and distribution grids for reliable building operations.
- Auxiliary and Security Systems
Designs integrated life-safety, security, and alarm infrastructure.
- Data Systems
Plans structured cabling and network backbone routing for high-performance communication.
Civil Engineering
Service websiteEngineers essential transport infrastructure, focusing on structural and systemic design for local and regional transit paths.
- Road and Bridge Design
Engineers roadway geometry, paving structures, and bridge crossings for safe municipal transit.
Industries
Automotive · Aviation · Commercial · Federal · Healthcare · Education · Residential · Industrial · Sports & Recreation · Transportation
Projects
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