Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted MEP Engineering Partner in Troy, MI
Since 1990, Peter Basso Associates has been a leader in MEP engineering design, delivering solutions that optimize building performance and sustainability. Our team of over 100 professionals combines technical expertise with a collaborative approach, serving diverse markets including healthcare, education, and government. As an employee-owned firm, we prioritize innovation, quality, and client satisfaction, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like BIM and energy modeling to create efficient, future-ready systems.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in industry leadership roles, numerous ASHRAE awards, and certifications in commissioning and LEED standards. We partner with architects, contractors, and facility managers to resolve complex challenges, ensuring systems integrate seamlessly with architectural design while meeting budget and schedule requirements. With decades of experience and a focus on long-term value, we empower clients to achieve operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Energy Management
Commissioning Services
Sustainable Design
HVAC Design
Plumbing Systems
Lighting Design
Data Center Design
Laboratory Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of expertise in MEP engineering and commissioning.
- Our employee-owned structure aligns client success with team dedication.
- Certified commissioning professionals ensure system performance compliance.
- Award-winning sustainable design solutions reduce energy costs by up to 40%.
- Collaborative process integrates systems with architectural design seamlessly.
Associations and certifications
- ASHRAE
- Building Commissioning Certification Board
- LEED AP
What people say
Exceptional engineering solutions
Energy savings achieved
Collaborative team
Award-winning design
Reliable partners
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering solutions prioritize system efficiency and occupant comfort through customized HVAC design. We specialize in chilled beam technology, underfloor air distribution, and energy recovery systems that reduce operational costs. Our team collaborates with architects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless integration with building architecture while meeting ASHRAE standards.
Electrical Engineering
We design electrical systems balancing reliability and future scalability for commercial and institutional buildings. Our services include power distribution analysis, lighting control strategies, and emergency power system design. We conduct arc flash hazard studies to ensure safety compliance while optimizing energy efficiency through LED retrofits and photovoltaic integration.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable solutions incorporate geothermal heating, solar energy systems, and water conservation technologies. We provide LEED certification guidance and energy modeling to achieve 20-40% efficiency improvements. By integrating daylight harvesting and commissioning processes, we ensure systems perform as designed while reducing environmental impact.
Commissioning
As a certified commissioning firm, we validate system performance from design through occupancy. Our process includes functional testing, staff training, and operations documentation for new buildings, while retro-commissioning optimizes existing systems. We ensure compliance with LEED requirements and minimize lifecycle maintenance costs.
Energy Management
We conduct comprehensive energy audits and develop strategic implementation plans tailored to facility needs. Our team identifies cost-saving opportunities through retro-commissioning, utility rebates, and energy modeling. We specialize in creating roadmaps for energy conservation that align with organizational sustainability goals while ensuring measurable ROI.
People
Peter Basso
Chairman
With 58+ years in construction, Pete Basso pioneered innovative MEP solutions for $1B+ projects. A Chrysler Quality Institute graduate, he established PBA's quality assurance framework and continues mentoring teams daily.
Daniel Englehart
President & COO
Dan Englehart directs strategic operations with 35+ years in HVAC and energy systems for higher education facilities. ASHRAE award winner, he focuses on optimizing mechanical systems for complex university projects.
Dennis Sczomak
Senior Vice President
Dennis Sczomak leads higher education projects with expertise in underfloor systems and data center cooling. A 90.1 committee member, he has won multiple ASHRAE awards for energy-efficient mechanical designs.
George Isherwood
Vice President
With 35+ years in healthcare engineering, George Isherwood specializes in complex lab and operating room systems. He lectures on USP 797 compliance and has led commissioning for major hospital expansions.
Phil Saoud
Vice President
Certified Commissioning Professional Phil Saoud oversees building systems verification. He develops commissioning manuals for LEED-certified projects and serves as liaison between owners and contractors during functional testing.
Questions
What markets does Peter Basso Associates serve?
We serve healthcare, education, government, corporate, laboratory, and housing sectors with specialized MEP solutions.
Are your engineers LEED-certified?
Yes, we have multiple LEED Accredited Professionals and LEED-certified projects in our portfolio.
Do you offer commissioning services?
Yes, our certified commissioning team provides full-scope services for new and existing buildings.
How does your design process integrate sustainability?
We use energy modeling to evaluate alternatives and incorporate technologies like geothermal systems and daylight integration.
What makes your MEP design different?
Our collaborative approach combines BIM technology with 30+ years of sector-specific expertise for optimized building performance.
Do you handle complex building renovations?
Yes, we specialize in historic renovations and adaptive reuse projects with challenging constraints.
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