Mechanical Engineering & Design


Planning that Performs.

CR-BPS designs integrated mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that support building performance, efficiency, comfort and long-term reliability.

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DESIGN MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AROUND HOW YOUR BUILDING WORKS

Comfort, Efficiency, Air Quality, and Reliable Operation

Mechanical systems affect how a building operates, from comfort and air quality to energy use, reliability and maintenance.
CR-BPS considers these systems as part of the building as a whole, designing solutions around the needs, use and performance goals of each space.

FROM DESIGN TO LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE

Mechanical Systems Designed to Work Together

Mechanical systems shouldn’t be designed in isolation. CR-BPS considers how MEP systems interact with the building’s design, use and performance goals to create solutions that work together from design through operation.
The result is a mechanical infrastructure designed for comfort, efficiency, reliability and long-term performance.

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE

Engineering That Supports the Design and the Building’s Performance

Buildings perform as complete systems, and mechanical engineering plays an important role in how those systems work together. From the early stages of design, CR-BPS integrates mechanical solutions with the building’s architecture, function and performance goals.

Our engineering approach considers how each system supports the space, its occupants, and its long-term operation. The result is mechanical design that works with the architecture while supporting comfort, efficiency, reliability and overall building performance.

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING SYSTEMS FROM DESIGN TO DEPLOYMENT

Engineering for efficiency, reliability, comfort and long-term performance.

From design through deployment, CR-BPS engineers mechanical systems around the needs of the building—supporting efficiency, reliable operation, occupant comfort and indoor air quality.

HVAC

Efficient, reliable systems designed around your building.

 

Properly designed HVAC systems provide consistent comfort, efficient operation and healthy indoor air quality while reducing unnecessary energy use and equipment strain.

EFFICIENT HVAC PERFORMANCE

 

Properly sized and engineered HVAC systems can reduce unnecessary energy use, operating costs and equipment strain.

RELIABLE OPERATION

 

System capacity, equipment selection and controls are considered to support dependable operation over time.

CONSISTENT COMFORT

 

Airflow, temperature control and distribution are designed to create more consistent conditions throughout occupied spaces.

IMPROVED AIR QUALITY

Ventilation, fresh air, exhaust and airflow are integrated into the mechanical design to support better indoor environments.

ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE

Reliable, Efficient Systems Designed Around Your Building

Electrical systems play an important role in how a building operates. CR-BPS considers energy use, system capacity, efficiency, voltage, and resistance to develop electrical solutions that support reliable day-to-day operation and long-term performance.

RELIABILITY

Electrical systems need to perform consistently under everyday conditions and during periods of peak demand. We consider capacity, system requirements and operational needs to support dependable performance.

EFFICIENCY

Efficient electrical design balances the building’s energy needs with system capacity, helping distribute power effectively while reducing unnecessary energy use.

ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

CR-BPS develops electrical systems around the specific needs, uses, and demands of each space. By coordinating electrical design with the building as a whole, we support long-term reliability, efficiency and performance.

PLUMBING PERFORMANCE

Plumbing Systems Designed for Performance, Efficiency and Long-Term Use

Plumbing systems need to support the needs of a building today while allowing for future changes. CR-BPS considers water use, system capacity, energy efficiency, maintenance, and future development when designing plumbing solutions that work as part of the building as a whole.

CAPACITY & PERFORMANCE

Understanding the needs of your building is the foundation for effective plumbing design. We consider system capacity, water conservation, energy efficiency and future development to create solutions that support both current and long-term needs.

ENGINEERING & DESIGN

Plumbing systems are part of the larger building system. CR-BPS coordinates plumbing design with architecture, mechanical systems and overall building performance to create integrated solutions that work together.

MAINTENANCE-MINDED DESIGN

Buildings change over time. Plumbing systems should be designed with future maintenance, updates, changing uses and evolving technology in mind, helping facilities continue to meet their needs throughout the building’s life.

A well-designed plumbing system supports building performance today and into the future.
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Whether you're designing a commercial or residential project, CR-BPS can help develop MEP systems that support comfort, efficiency, reliability and long-term performance.

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