Scales & Associates, Inc.

A Design Philosophy Geared Toward Business

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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

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Delivers 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

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Provides 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

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Develops 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

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Engineers 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

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