SETTY & Associates

Design | Engineering | Sustainability

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About the firm

SETTY & Associates is a family-owned and managed, multi-disciplinary design engineering practice offering building systems solutions across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, commissioning, and energy services. Founded in 1984, it focuses on high-performance complex buildings with an emphasis on indoor air quality, sustainable design, and smart building technology.

Established
1984
Team
Midsize
Firm type
MEP · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Design-Build

Credentials

LEED Accreditation (staff) · GSA Active Contract Holder · USDA Active Contract Holder · Federal Reserve Board System Active Contract Holder · DC Courts Active Contract Holder · MWAA Active Contract Holder · University of Georgia Active Contract Holder · Virginia Tech Active Contract Holder · NYC School Construction Authority Active Contract Holder

People

Joseph A. D'AluDirector of Operations, Mid-Atlantic

David J. RalstonDirector of Operations, California

William T. BernardDirector of Operations, Tampa

Ashley TempletonDirector of Operations, Atlanta

Nitesh ShahDirector of Operations, Maryland

Sara AriasDirector of Operations, New York

Smriti ManojManaging Director of Overseas Business Operations

Sierra NguyenDirector of Marketing

Anthony DiColaDirector of Business Development

Capabilities

MEP/FP Engineering

Delivers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection designs tailored for high-performance buildings.

  • Mechanical HVAC Systems Design

    Focuses on energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning designs with an emphasis on high-quality indoor air.

  • Electrical Power and Lighting Systems

    Covers high-efficiency power distribution networks, safety systems, and functional interior and exterior lighting configurations.

  • Plumbing and Domestic Water Systems

    Optimizes building fluid dynamics, including water supply systems, sanitary drainage, and low-flow fixtures.

  • Fire Protection and Alarm Systems

    Addresses life safety through custom fire sprinkler design, modern fire alarm integration, and regulatory compliance.

Building Energy Services

Focuses on reducing energy consumption and operational costs while meeting rigorous environmental performance goals.

  • Whole-Building Energy Modeling

    Simulates heating, cooling, lighting, and power loads to predict and optimize annual building energy performance.

  • Net-Zero Energy Solutions

    Designs high-performance, self-sustaining mechanical systems that help facilities offset their total carbon and power output.

  • LEED Green Building Consulting

    Assists building owners in selecting and implementing sustainable design practices to achieve green building certifications.

  • BEPS and Title 24 Compliance

    Evaluates facility energy footprints to align systems with local and regional building energy codes.

  • Geothermal Heat Exchanger Engineering

    Integrates geothermal heat pump technologies to utilize renewable geothermal energy for building heating and cooling.

Commissioning and Diagnostics

Ensures that building systems are installed and function properly according to the owner's operational requirements.

  • Building Systems Commissioning

    Tests, calibrates, and verifies engineered building systems before occupancy to ensure they perform as intended.

  • Post-Occupancy Performance Evaluations

    Audits operational building dynamics and air quality levels after occupancy to troubleshoot systems and improve efficiency.

Forensic Engineering and Assessment

Conducts detailed investigations and structural or mechanical reviews of existing systems to address operational issues.

  • Facility Conditions Assessment

    Inspects structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements in older buildings to plan modernization pathways.

  • Expert Witness Testimony

    Provides objective engineering analysis, scientific reporting, and specialized testimony for legal disputes and liability cases.

  • Third-Party Peer and Plan Review

    Performs critical reviews of peer-designed blueprints to confirm compliance with codes, safety standards, and project goals.

Digital Twin and Building Technology

Integrates advanced computational tools to enhance long-term facility management and data visualization.

  • Master Controls Integration

    Unifies diverse automation protocols and HVAC systems into single, easily managed building automation platforms.

  • BIM Optimization and Conversion

    Converts legacy or active designs into intelligent, highly coordinated three-dimensional building information models.

  • Cyber Security for Building Systems

    Protects connected building systems and automation networks from unauthorized access and digital exploits.

  • Digital Twin Platforms

    Creates live virtual models of physical structures to track, analyze, and optimize operations in real time.

Project and Construction Management

Manages construction timelines, budgets, and engineering safety protocols.

  • Construction Management Services

    Provides active oversight, cost estimating, and project administration throughout active construction phases.

  • Emergency Preparedness Engineering

    Develops engineered planning models and physical retrofits to prepare building infrastructure for critical disruptions.

Industries

Healthcare · Laboratories · Education · Sports & Recreation · Federal · Government · Mission Critical Facilities · Arts & Culture · Aviation · Transportation · Commercial · Public Safety · Retail

Projects

DCPS COVID / Emergency IAQ Retrofits

Washington, DC · Education · Client: DC Public Schools (DCPS)

Project details

Analyzed and retrofitted HVAC systems in 117 District of Columbia schools to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk and prepare schools to reopen safely.

UMD Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Innovation

Education · Client: University of Maryland

Project details

MEP/FP engineering for the University of Maryland's computer science building featuring specialized labs for virtual reality, AI, robotics, and computer vision research.

D.C. United Audi Field Stadium

Washington, DC · Sports & Recreation · Client: D.C. United

Project details

MEP/FP engineering for DC United's soccer stadium at Buzzard's Point in Washington, DC.

Howard University Tubman Quadrangle Renovation

Education · Client: Howard University

Project details

MEP/FP design for on-campus student housing renovation supporting Howard University's strategic facilities plan.

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