Syska Hennessy Group

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About the firm

Syska Hennessy Group is a leading MEP engineering firm founded in 1928, delivering integrated expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. With 650+ professionals across 21 offices in the US and internationally, it serves complex building types including critical facilities, healthcare, aviation, higher education, and science and technology. Syska combines the resources of a global team with the responsiveness of a dedicated project partner.

Established
1928
Team
Large
Firm type
Automation & Controls · Fire Protection Engineering · MEP · Power & Utility Engineering · Telecom / RF Engineering

Credentials

LEED Accredited Professionals (85+)

People

Cyrus Izzo, PEPresident and CEO, Board Member

John Passanante, PE, RCDDExecutive Principal, Practices

Robert Ioanna, PE, LEED APExecutive Principal, Chief Technical Officer, Board Member

Timothy Krawetz, PE, LEED APExecutive Principal, East Region Healthcare, Board Member

Joseph O'Sullivan, PE, LEED APExecutive Principal, US Geographies, Executive Director

James Coe, PE, RCDDSenior Principal, Senior Practice Area Director of Critical Facilities and MENA

Ing LimSenior Principal, Senior Managing Director of Shanghai, Board Member

Louis Curatolo, CPAPrincipal, Chief Administrative Officer

Richard NowakNational Director of Business Development, Principal

Michelle Galindez, LEED APChief Marketing Officer

Capabilities

MEP Engineering

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Integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for buildings across all sectors, from commercial interiors to hyperscale data centers.

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Plumbing Engineering

Smart Buildings

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IoT-enabled building systems design, including integrated building controls, automation, and connected infrastructure.

  • Building Automation Systems
  • IoT Systems Design

Sustainability and Decarbonization

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Energy and simulation modeling, decarbonization strategies, and high-performance building design to reduce carbon footprints across building portfolios.

  • Energy Modeling and Simulation
  • Decarbonization Strategies
  • LEED and Green Building Design

Vertical Transportation

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Elevator, escalator, and vertical transport system design and consulting for high-rise, transit, and institutional projects.

Architectural Lighting

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Integrated lighting design spanning ambient, accent, and specialty lighting for commercial, cultural, and institutional spaces.

Commissioning

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Building commissioning services ensuring mechanical, electrical, and technology systems perform as designed from initial occupancy through ongoing operations.

Facility Management

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Consulting and systems support for ongoing facility operations, maintenance planning, and infrastructure optimization.

Fire and Life Safety

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Fire protection, suppression, and life safety systems design integrated with MEP scope on complex building projects.

Information and Communication Technology

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Design of structured cabling, audiovisual, security, and network infrastructure for commercial, institutional, and critical facility clients.

  • Structured Cabling and Data Networks
  • Audiovisual Systems
  • Security Systems

Critical Facilities Engineering

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Specialized MEP and ICT engineering for mission-critical facilities including data centers, central energy plants, and healthcare infrastructure requiring continuous uptime.

  • Data Center MEP Design
  • Central Energy Plant Design

Industries

Aviation · Power Generation · Arts & Culture · Sports & Recreation · Mission Critical Facilities · Education · Telecommunications · Government · Justice & Corrections · Healthcare · Industrial · Infrastructure · Research Facilities · Hospitality · Mixed-Use · Multifamily Residential · Life Sciences

Projects

Hatch Life Science

Long Island City, NY · Life Sciences

Project details

MEP and technology engineering for a life science facility.

O'Hare Global Terminal

Chicago, IL · Aviation

Project details

MEP engineering for the O'Hare Global Terminal expansion.

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