Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services
Founded in 1997, Daou Engineers, Inc. has established itself as a leader in mechanical and electrical engineering solutions. Our team prioritizes client collaboration, ensuring every project aligns with facility needs, budget constraints, and organizational goals. With expertise in research and development planning, we have delivered over 14.5 million square feet of laboratory and vivarium spaces. Our commitment to innovation extends to sustainable design, achieving LEED certifications for projects like Hoffmann-La Roches Nutley campus. We specialize in bridging communication gaps between owners, design teams, and constructors, reducing field engineering costs and rework.Our experience in central utility plants, including 160,000-ton chilled water systems, underscores our technical proficiency. By focusing on cost-effective, experienced-driven solutions, we aim to be the first choice for resolving complex design challenges. Our mission remains to provide tailored engineering services that prioritize client success while maintaining industry-leading standards in bio-containment and biosecurity facilities.
Services
HVAC Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Design
Fire Protection
Biocontainment Facilities
Program Management
Peer Review
Commissioning Services
Utilities Masterplanning
MEP Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Specialized in LEED-certified sustainable designs.
- Expertise in bio-containment and vivarium facilities.
- Proven track record with 14.5 million sq ft of laboratory projects.
- Comprehensive project management from planning to commissioning.
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Services
HVAC Engineering
Our HVAC engineering services focus on creating efficient, scalable systems tailored to complex facilities like laboratories and vivariums. We optimize energy use while ensuring compliance with strict environmental controls. Our designs integrate seamlessly with bio-containment requirements, providing reliable climate management for critical research spaces.
Biocontainment Facilities
We specialize in bio-containment facility design, adhering to BSL-3 standards and HEPA filtration protocols. Our solutions support high-risk research environments, including USDAs National Animal Health Center. We ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency for facilities combating biological threats.
Utilities Masterplanning
Our utility masterplanning optimizes central boiler and chiller plants, with expertise in 160,000-ton chilled water systems. We design scalable infrastructure to support large-scale facilities, reducing long-term operational costs while maintaining system reliability for critical operations.
LEED Certification
We integrate cutting-edge sustainable technologies to achieve LEED Gold and Silver certifications. Projects like Hoffmann-La Roches Nutley campus demonstrate our ability to balance eco-friendly practices with high-performance engineering for reduced carbon footprints.
Program Management
Our program management ensures seamless coordination between owners, designers, and contractors. By addressing design gaps early, we minimize change orders and rework, delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining technical precision.
Questions
What industries does Daou Engineers serve?
We specialize in life sciences, healthcare, academic, and commercial sectors, with expertise in bio-containment, laboratories, and sustainable design.
Do you handle LEED-certified projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience achieving LEED Gold and Silver certifications through energy-efficient, sustainable engineering solutions.
What sets your bio-containment design apart?
Our designs meet BSL-3 standards and integrate HEPA filtration, ensuring safety and compliance for high-risk research environments like USDA’s facilities.
How do you manage complex projects?
We bridge communication gaps between stakeholders, using proactive coordination to reduce costs, delays, and rework during construction.
Can you optimize existing utility systems?
Yes, our utility masterplanning services enhance central boiler and chiller plants, improving efficiency for large-scale facilities.
