Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions for Sustainable Building Design
Pruett Ford & Associates has been delivering professional engineering solutions since 1972, specializing in mechanical building systems design. Our expertise spans HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational sectors. We prioritize client needs while adhering to budget, schedule, and sustainability goals. With decades of experience in sustainable design standards like LEED and Energy Star, we serve clients across the Southeast from our Augusta, Georgia headquarters.Our team of licensed engineers combines technical proficiency with a commitment to long-term client relationships, offering facility infrastructure planning and innovative engineering solutions tailored to diverse project requirements.
Services
HVAC System Design
Plumbing Engineering
Fire Protection Systems
Facility Infrastructure Planning
Sustainable Building Design
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined engineering experience in mechanical systems design
- Our team holds professional registrations in multiple states across the Southeast
- We specialize in sustainable design standards including LEED and Energy Star certification
- Our engineers maintain active memberships in leading industry organizations
- We provide tailored solutions addressing budget, schedule, and operational needs
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- American Society for Plumbing Engineering
Services
HVAC System Design
Our HVAC design services encompass air, hydronic, and refrigerant-based systems for new construction and renovations. We specialize in energy-efficient solutions including geothermal systems, chilled beam technology, and variable refrigerant flow applications. With experience in healthcare, education, and industrial facilities, we deliver systems that balance performance with sustainability while meeting ASHRAE standards.
Plumbing Engineering
We provide comprehensive plumbing system design for commercial and institutional buildings, including domestic water, waste, and storm drainage systems. Our expertise extends to specialized applications like medical gas systems, laboratory plumbing, and food service facilities. We ensure code compliance while optimizing system efficiency and maintainability for building owners.
Fire Protection Systems
Our fire protection engineering covers wet-pipe sprinkler systems, clean agent gas systems, and standpipe installations. We design solutions for diverse occupancies including healthcare facilities and industrial plants, adhering to NFPA standards. Our team addresses both life safety requirements and property protection needs in new and renovated buildings.
Facility Infrastructure Planning
We offer strategic planning for campus and facility infrastructure, including central energy plants and utility systems. Our services address long-term operational needs while optimizing energy efficiency. We provide master planning that integrates mechanical systems with overall facility goals for educational institutions, healthcare campuses, and government buildings.
Sustainable Building Design
Our sustainable design practice incorporates Energy Star, LEED, and Georgia Peach standards into mechanical systems. We focus on energy modeling, system optimization, and renewable energy integration. Our engineers deliver high-performance buildings that reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency for commercial, healthcare, and educational clients.
People
J. Martin Ford
CFO
With over 35 years of mechanical engineering experience, Martin Ford leads financial operations while maintaining technical oversight. His background in plant engineering informs practical design solutions that balance owner requirements with operational realities.
Daniel J. McAlister
President
As President, Daniel McAlister directs engineering operations with over a decade of consulting experience. He specializes in HVAC system design and project management, bringing expertise in complex systems like chilled beams and oncology facility environments.
Joe C. Powell
Director of Plumbing
Joe Powell leads plumbing and fire protection engineering with 30+ years of specialized experience. He focuses on commercial plumbing systems and fire protection design, applying technical expertise to healthcare and institutional projects.
J. Brian Messer
Vice President
Brian Messer oversees HVAC projects with extensive experience in healthcare renovations and central plant design. His technical background includes process engineering applications transferred to building systems optimization and energy efficiency.
Nonso Iwunwa
Project Engineer
Nonso Iwunwa contributes HVAC design expertise with experience in healthcare, education, and government facilities. He specializes in Revit modeling and sustainable system design, recently achieving professional engineering licensure in Georgia.
Questions
What engineering services does PFA offer?
We specialize in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design for commercial, healthcare, educational, and industrial facilities across the Southeast.
How long has PFA Engineering been in business?
Since 1972, providing continuous engineering consulting services with our current leadership team maintaining decades of collective experience.
Do you handle sustainable building projects?
Yes, we design to LEED, Energy Star, and Georgia Peach standards, incorporating energy-efficient mechanical systems in all our projects.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Based in Augusta, Georgia, we primarily serve Georgia and South Carolina with project experience across the Southeastern United States.
Can you assist with facility infrastructure planning?
Our team provides campus master planning and central plant design to support long-term facility operational requirements and expansion needs.
