We solve technical challenges for the most advanced buildings on the planet

Salas O’Brien provides multidisciplinary design services to meet the demanding needs of research facilities encompassing labs, R&D, industrial and high containment facilities. Our client work maximizes the built environment and processes for Fortune 500 companies, emerging technology leaders, government, and top-tier research universities.

What we can offer

Salas O’Brien provides a wide variety of engineering and technical services to meet the demands of this high-performance sector.

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection

Salas O’Brien’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection design team delivers common-sense, integrated design solutions that are cost-effective, reliable, and energy efficient.

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Structural

Salas O’Brien’s structural expertise extends from conceptual development and 3D modeling to surveys, investigative studies, and due diligence assessments.

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Decarbonization & sustainability

Salas O’Brien works with clients to develop and implement strategies that result in higher performance, greater resilience, and produce tangible savings.

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Geothermal & renewables

Salas O’Brien is a leader in consulting and engineering for sources of energy that can be replenished naturally, such as geothermal / geo-exchange, solar, wind, and hydropower.

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Building science

Salas O’Brien’s team are experts in building materials and systems, and how they perform in real-world conditions. We can help you improve building performance.

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Acoustics

Salas O’Brien’s acoustics design team provides design for room acoustics, sound isolation, noise/vibration control, and environmental noise mitigation.

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Commissioning

Salas O’Brien’s commissioning/retro-commissioning team specializes in verifying that building systems and equipment perform at their optimum function, ensuring your facility operates efficiently and reliably.

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