Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions for Global Clients
Bard RAO & Athanas Consulting has established itself as a global leader in engineering design and consulting services. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges across diverse sectors including healthcare, academic, corporate, and infrastructure. Our multidisciplinary teams, led by Principals with decades of expertise, provide tightly integrated MEP/FP engineering, sustainability consulting, and particle therapy facility design.We prioritize client collaboration, technical excellence, and sustainable practices to create high-performing buildings that enhance human environments. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through award-winning projects like MIT.nano and Penn Medicine's Pavilion, reflecting our ability to balance cutting-edge technology with practical implementation. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture of innovation and long-term client partnerships that have sustained us for generations.
Services
MEP Engineering
Sustainability Consulting
Particle Therapy Design
Fire Protection Systems
Building Commissioning
Infrastructure Design
Lighting Design
Master Planning
Technology Integration
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in MEP/FP engineering design
- Multidisciplinary teams led by engineering Principals
- Worldwide leaders in particle therapy facility development
- Specialized expertise in sustainable building systems
- Employee-owned firm with proven project delivery success
Services
MEP Engineering
We provide comprehensive MEP/FP engineering design for new and renovated facilities. Our HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems are optimized through energy modeling and life-cycle analysis. Serving healthcare, academic, and corporate clients globally, we ensure systems integrate seamlessly with building automation and sustainability goals.
Particle Therapy Design
Specializing in particle therapy facility engineering since 2005, we've designed over 3,000,000 SF of proton therapy spaces. Our services include system integration, vendor coordination, and commissioning for domestic and international medical centers requiring advanced cancer treatment infrastructure.
Sustainability Consulting
Our sustainability experts deliver energy-efficient designs that balance LEED certification requirements with operational practicality. Services include energy modeling, ASHRAE audits, renewable energy evaluation, and net-zero feasibility studies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining system reliability.
Fire Protection Systems
We design comprehensive fire protection systems including wet/dry sprinklers, clean agent suppression, and smoke control. Our engineers perform hazard analysis and system validation to ensure compliance with NFPA standards while maintaining operational continuity in critical facilities.
Building Commissioning
Our commissioning process validates building systems performance across all facility types. Services include LEED certification support, retro-commissioning, and functional testing of mechanical, electrical, and technology systems to ensure optimal operation and occupant safety.
People
Yaneli Rozon
Lighting Designer
Lighting designer with expertise in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing illumination solutions. Specializes in integrating lighting systems with overall building design to enhance architectural spaces while maintaining energy efficiency.
Questions
What engineering services does BR+A specialize in?
We specialize in MEP/FP engineering, sustainability consulting, particle therapy facility design, fire protection systems, and building commissioning for healthcare, academic, and corporate clients.
How long has BR+A been in business?
With over 40 years of experience since 1985, we've built a global reputation for engineering excellence through continuous innovation and client-focused solutions.
What makes BR+A different from other engineering firms?
Our employee-owned structure ensures accountability, while our Principals' direct project involvement guarantees technical excellence and personalized service across all project phases.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects globally including proton therapy facilities in Hong Kong and medical centers across North America, Europe, and Africa.
What industries do you serve?
We primarily serve healthcare, academic, corporate, and infrastructure sectors with specialized expertise in complex facilities requiring advanced engineering solutions.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through multidisciplinary team collaboration, rigorous commissioning processes, and Principals' direct oversight from concept through construction completion.
