Architectural engineering

Our network of in-house structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers serves Atkins' clients by working alongside architects while coordinating critical disciplines.

Architectural Engineering

Atkins' architectural engineering group develops creative, efficient, and cost-effective systems to meet the technological and functional needs of our clients, including computerized engineering programs and energy analysis. Our network of in-house structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers serves Atkins' clients by working alongside architects while coordinating critical disciplines. As a result, the impacts of various options are evaluated and value-engineered throughout the evolution of the design. Atkins' project delivery process has resulted in a list of satisfied and repeat clients.The key element in our management approach is continuity, with a project manager that follows a project from inception through completion. Our hands-on management approach keeps staff fully engaged in the design process and gives individuals endless opportunities to enhance their expertise while improving quality control. Atkins represents clients from both the public and private sectors and has successfully completed a broad range of projects regardless of scope or cost.

Structural Engineering

Atkins is dedicated to the advancement of structural engineering. We pay particular attention to the relationship between architectural features and structural configuration, and to the integration of mechanical, electrical engineering, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Collaborative dialog within the project and design teams leads to the creation of efficient solutions. Our multidisciplinary approach results in comprehensive design solutions that can accommodate the most difficult conditions at a reasonable cost. Atkins maintains a standard of excellence through quality staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and the latest drafting and structural engineering software. We have experience with various building construction techniques and is an expert with materials, including cast-in-place concrete, post-tension concrete, precast concrete, steel, wood, and masonry.

MEP Engineering

Atkins' MEP professionals produce the most efficient solutions for enhancing building functionality while maintaining the client’s operational needs and architectural vision. We are experienced in the design and construction of all building types, and provide a full range of services for MEP and fire protection engineering and design. We can accommodate renovations with demanding phasing requirements such as the inability to shutdown operations or tolerate existing system outages. Our MEP engineers develop creative, efficient, and cost-effective systems to meet the technological and functional needs of the client. Our expertise includes the design, implementation, and commissioning of new and retrofitted installations, energy systems, automatic temperature controls and energy management and building management systems.

Our comprehensive architectural engineering services include:

  • Structural
  • Engineering design
  • Renovation of existing buildings
  • Structural and special inspections
  • Facility assessments
  • Peer review
  • Design-build
  • Failure investigations
  • Design criteria packages
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
  • Engineering design
  • Life cycle cost analysis
  • Energy performance analysis
  • Performance
  • Contracting engineering
  • Forensic engineering
  • Interior and exterior lighting engineering design

 

  • Power distribution
  • Data-communication systems 
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Security and access control systems
  • Instrumentation and control
  • Systems and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
  • Emergency power systems
  • Lightning protection
  • Domestic and boosted cold and hot water systems
  • Sanitary piping systems
  • Drain, waste, and vent systems
  • Compressed air systems and gas piping systems
  • Fire sprinkler system design
  • Clean agent fire
  • Protection systems
  • Fire pumps
  • Code review and interface/coordination