Business Details
Your Trusted Engineering Partner for Innovative MEP Solutions
Bard RAO & Athanas Consulting has built a global reputation for excellence in MEP/FP engineering design over four decades. We specialize in creating high-performing buildings through tightly integrated engineering services, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology systems. Our expertise extends to sustainability consulting, particle therapy facility design, and infrastructure master planning. With principals actively involved in every project, we deliver innovative solutions for complex healthcare, academic, corporate, and research facilities.Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term client partnerships. We combine multidisciplinary expertise with a commitment to solving engineering challenges creatively while maintaining integrity and accountability. Our work on state-of-the-art hospitals, laboratories, and sustainable campuses demonstrates our dedication to advancing the built environment globally.
Services
MEP/FP Engineering
Sustainability Consulting
Particle Therapy Design
Building Commissioning
Infrastructure Design
Fire Protection Systems
Technology/Security Design
Master Planning
Lighting Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized MEP/FP engineering expertise
- Our global team delivers precision engineering for complex healthcare facilities
- Employee-owned structure ensures accountability and technical excellence
- Pioneers in particle therapy facility design with 20+ years of experience
- Integrated sustainability solutions balancing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Services
MEP/FP Engineering
We design integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for complex facilities. Our engineers optimize HVAC, power distribution, and life safety systems while ensuring code compliance. Clients benefit from coordinated solutions that enhance building performance and occupant comfort across healthcare, academic, and research environments.
Particle Therapy Design
Our team specializes in engineering particle therapy facilities with 20+ years of global experience. We handle specialized shielding, equipment integration, and environmental controls for proton therapy centers. Clients receive tailored solutions that meet stringent operational requirements while supporting advanced cancer treatment capabilities.
Sustainability Consulting
We develop energy-efficient strategies balancing sustainability with operational needs. Services include energy modeling, LEED certification support, and renewable energy analysis. Clients achieve cost-effective solutions through our holistic approach to building systems optimization and environmental stewardship.
Building Commissioning
Our commissioning services verify building systems performance across facility types. We conduct functional testing, staff training, and compliance certification for LEED and energy standards. Clients gain confidence in system reliability and operational efficiency through our rigorous quality assurance process.
Infrastructure Design
We engineer MEP infrastructure for campus-scale projects including central utility plants and distribution systems. Our designs prioritize scalability and resilience for healthcare campuses and research facilities. Clients benefit from systems that support long-term growth while maintaining operational continuity.
Questions
What engineering services does BR+A offer?
We provide MEP/FP engineering, sustainability consulting, particle therapy design, building commissioning, and infrastructure design for healthcare, academic, and corporate clients.
Do you specialize in healthcare facility engineering?
Yes, we have extensive experience designing engineering systems for hospitals, proton therapy centers, and medical research facilities with specialized MEP requirements.
Are you an employee-owned company?
Yes, our employee-owned structure aligns with our commitment to technical excellence and long-term client relationships through shared ownership and accountability.
What sustainability services do you provide?
We offer energy modeling, LEED certification support, renewable energy analysis, and life cycle cost assessments to help clients achieve sustainability goals while maintaining system performance.
In which geographic areas do you work?
We serve clients globally from offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, and other major cities across North America and internationally.
