At NV5, our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineers deliver fully integrated building systems that balance performance, cost-efficiency, and environmental responsibility. From central plants to tenant fit-outs, we provide scalable designs that align with both current code requirements and long-term operational goals.
Today’s building systems must do more than function. They must perform efficiently, meet evolving energy codes, and support sustainability goals. With commercial and residential energy regulations in effect across the majority of U.S. states, the demand for high-efficiency, low-impact infrastructure has never been greater.
Utilizing the latest technologies in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twin applications, NV5 delivers innovative building systems for complex and high-performance facilities. NV5’s expertise spans mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, supporting the design and operation of dynamic environments such as performance venues and large-scale commercial developments.
MEP systems are the backbone of building performance—responsible for occupant comfort, life safety, and operational efficiency. NV5 delivers fully integrated MEP designs that meet today’s evolving energy codes, sustainability standards, and performance expectations. Whether supporting new construction, renovations, or system upgrades, our engineers apply practical expertise, advanced modeling tools, and deep technical knowledge to optimize building operations for energy efficiency, resiliency, and long-term value.
Mechanical systems are designed to provide precise indoor climate control, maintain air quality, and support specialty environments across industries like healthcare, laboratories, data centers, and commercial real estate. Electrical systems power every facet of a facility—from lighting and life safety to complex emergency and renewable energy infrastructure. Plumbing systems ensure the safe, reliable movement of water, waste, and gas in everything from high-rise towers to mission-critical facilities.
NV5’s MEP services span the full lifecycle of a facility, including feasibility studies, code compliance, construction documents, commissioning, and retro-commissioning. Our team partners closely with architects, contractors, and building owners to deliver coordinated, cost-effective systems that perform reliably from day one.
Central Utility Plants (CUPs) are critical to the performance of campuses, hospitals, industrial sites, and research facilities—providing reliable heating, cooling, and power. A well-designed CUP improves energy efficiency, lowers operational costs, and supports occupant comfort across the entire facility.
NV5 delivers complete engineering, design, and commissioning services for both new and existing CUP systems. Our experts in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering integrate complex systems including boilers, chilled water, and electrical distribution to maximize efficiency and reliability. We also provide permitting, energy optimization, and retro-commissioning services to keep CUPs running at peak performance.
With detailed condition assessments and proactive system upgrades, NV5 helps facility owners extend equipment life, reduce downtime, and meet sustainability and compliance goals.
Navigating building codes and safety regulations can be challenging, with state-specific codes, local ordinances, conflicting requirements, and numerous editions to consider.
NV5’s expert team offers comprehensive life safety consulting services that cover all stages of a project, from initial planning to construction and system commissioning, ensuring compliance for the entire life of your facility. We are committed to helping our clients meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards, providing solutions that keep projects on track and aligned with industry regulations.
NV5 supports clients at every phase of a building’s lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and ongoing operations. Our fire and life safety experts work closely with owners, architects, contractors, insurers, and authorities having jurisdiction to navigate code requirements to solve complex challenges with confidence.
With engineers licensed across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, eight Canadian provinces, Puerto Rico, and Guam, NV5 brings unmatched reach and experience. Our team is uniquely equipped to address both active and passive fire protection, ensuring a holistic, compliant approach to safety.
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The Pharmaceutical Design division has been established to provide comprehensive AMEP facility designs, emphasizing technical precision and complete compliance with GMP guidelines. Leveraging the extensive range of NV5 services, we can incorporate all essential support design services into our offerings.
The Pharmaceutical Design division has been established to provide comprehensive AMEP facility designs, emphasizing technical precision and complete compliance with GMP guidelines. Leveraging the extensive range of NV5 services, we can incorporate all essential support design services into our offerings. Our experience includes a large number of cGMP facilities, cell culturing suites, ISO-level cleanrooms, cell banking lab and media buffer spaces. Our designs follow regulatory cGMP requirements. NV5 has extensive experience in Pharmaceutical and GMP manufacturing clean rooms and classified spaces, including Aseptic Processing, OSD, Cell and Gene therapy, filling lines, formulation and compounding suites, and weigh and dispense spaces among many others. Support spaces, such as GMP warehouses, packaging, and lab spaces.
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NV5’s laser scanning services offer a comprehensive suite of high-precision data capture solutions tailored for diverse environments. Using advanced technologies such as terrestrial, mobile, and drone-based scanning, NV5 delivers accurate 3D spatial data for architectural surveys, construction sites, and hard-to-reach areas. These methods ensure efficient, detailed, and reliable measurements that support everything from historical preservation to infrastructure planning.
Complementing these core services, NV5 integrates photogrammetry and LiDAR to enhance data richness and modeling accuracy. Specialized offerings like above-ceiling scanning and floor flatness assessments further extend our capabilities, enabling clients to uncover hidden structural elements and ensure construction quality. Together, these services form a robust foundation for Building Information Modeling (BIM), empowering smarter design, maintenance, and decision-making across the building lifecycle.
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Our internal innovation and development team constantly analyzes new technology and develops solutions to meet our client’s challenges. Our Technically Speaking series is one way we share our technical findings with the professional community.
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Our internal innovation and development team constantly analyzes new technology and develops solutions to meet our client’s challenges. Our Technically Speaking series is one way we share our technical findings with the professional community.
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NV5 Geospatial releases a new predictive modeling platform for vegetation management that uses existing lidar and historical data to identify the relative level of asset risk from trees by quantifying the potential for causing asset damage.
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Our internal innovation and development team constantly analyzes new technology and develops solutions to meet our client’s challenges. Our Technically Speaking series is one way we share our technical findings with the professional community.
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