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Structural · MEP · Advanced analysis

Structural and MEP Engineering

New buildings. Existing spaces. Demanding facilities. We work with architects, owners, and builders to resolve the engineering questions and develop the drawings and calculations behind the design.

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Structural EngineeringMEP & Building SystemsIndustrial & Facility EngineeringAdvanced Engineering Consulting

01 Services

The right engineering
for the work ahead

Bring us in for a single discipline or a coordinated package. From structural connections to airflow, we work through the details that shape the design.

Structural Engineering

New buildings, additions, and changes to existing structures. We assess the loads, work through the connections, and develop a design that fits the architecture and site conditions.

  • Wood, steel, and concrete structures
  • Gravity and seismic design
  • Foundations and connections
  • Existing-building evaluations
  • Roof and floor loading
  • Equipment supports and anchorage
  • Retrofits and alterations
  • Independent technical review

Typical deliverables

Structural drawings, calculations, connection details, and responses to plan-check comments within the agreed scope.

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03 Project types

Different projects.
Specific engineering needs

From a tenant improvement to an equipment installation or a change of use. Each starts with the building, the brief, and the questions that need answering.

Commercial tenant improvements

Structural · Mechanical · Electrical · Plumbing

An existing space needs a new layout, different equipment, or a new tenant use.

Review the existing structure and utility capacity, coordinate the new systems, and prepare drawings and calculations for the proposed changes.

Typical packageAlteration plans, system layouts, schedules, and calculations.

Industrial facilities

Equipment integration · Structural supports · Building systems

New process equipment needs to fit within an operating facility.

Check support loads and anchorage, plan piping and utility connections, and coordinate ventilation with the equipment layout and access requirements.

Typical packageSupport details, anchorage calculations, and coordinated system drawings.

Residential & multifamily

Structural design · MEP design · Permit documentation

A new building, addition, or renovation needs structural and MEP design alongside the architectural plans.

Develop framing and foundation designs, size building systems, and resolve the interfaces between structure, services, and occupied space.

Typical packageStructural and MEP plans, calculations, and equipment schedules.

Adaptive reuse & conversions

Existing-building evaluation · Structural and systems design

A building is changing use, and the existing structure and systems need to be assessed.

Review the proposed occupancy, loading, and system demands. Identify what can remain, what needs modification, and what information is needed before detailed design.

Typical packageEngineering assessment and drawings for the agreed alterations.

R&D & technical spaces

HVAC · Ventilation · Thermal and airflow analysis

A technical space has equipment heat loads or airflow requirements that standard layouts may not address.

Evaluate equipment and ventilation needs, compare system arrangements, and use CFD where a more detailed performance study will inform the design.

Typical packageSystem layouts and, when scoped, simulation findings and recommendations.

Existing-building upgrades

Loading review · Seismic anchorage · Retrofit design

An owner wants to add rooftop equipment, change floor loading, or strengthen part of a building.

Review the available records and proposed loads, establish where further investigation is needed, and design the required supports or strengthening.

Typical packageStructural calculations, support details, and retrofit drawings.

04 Engineering leadership

Experience behind
the engineering

Vexo brings together engineers, designers, and technical specialists across structural, building-system, and advanced engineering work.

Dr. Hady Makhmalbaf, Vexo’s Principal Engineer and Board Member.

Dr. Hady Makhmalbaf

Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer
Board Member

Dr. Makhmalbaf brings more than 20 years of engineering and multidisciplinary team leadership to Vexo. That experience spans commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional projects—from building-system design and analysis to construction documentation, permitting, and construction support.

Dr. Makhmalbaf holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Western Michigan University and serves there as an Adjunct Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Professional Engineer
Licensed in multiple states
ICC-certified plans examiner
Mechanical and electrical
Teaching
HVAC, environmental building systems, and heat transfer
Research
Heat transfer, fluid mechanics, ventilation, and computational engineering
Technical and professional background

Technical experience includes HVAC, plumbing, electrical coordination, structural engineering, building energy modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), and thermal-fluid systems.

Professional memberships have included ASHRAE, ASME, and ASPE. Academic work includes teaching and published research in thermal-fluid and building-system engineering.

05 Working together

Good engineering starts
with a clear conversation

You should know what is included, what we need from your team, and what happens next. We keep those conversations part of the design process.

Understand the project

We start with your plans, priorities, and site conditions. We identify the information needed and agree on the scope, fee, and schedule before design begins.

Work through the details

We develop the design with your architect, builder, and other consultants. Loads, connections, equipment, and routing are considered together, with questions raised as they arise.

Deliver a clear package

You receive the agreed drawings, calculations, and reports. We explain key decisions and respond to plan-check comments within the project scope.

Before we begin

A few useful answers

When should we bring an engineer into the project?

As soon as a structural change, new use, or equipment requirement affects the design. Early review can identify missing information and engineering constraints before architectural layouts are finalized.

Can you work from our existing drawings?

Yes. Send the drawings, reports, photos, and equipment information you have. We review what is available and identify where additional measurements, records, or investigation may be needed.

Can we engage you for one discipline?

Yes. Structural, MEP, and advanced consulting can be scoped individually or together. We define the deliverables and coordination responsibilities in the proposal.

What should we send for a proposal?

Start with the project location, intended work, available plans, and target schedule. Include equipment information or previous reports if relevant. We will review the material and follow up with the questions needed to prepare a scope.

06 Start a conversation

What are you planning?

Share your project, available plans, and target schedule. We’ll follow up to discuss the scope.

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Tell us about your project

A useful starting point

  • Project location
  • Building or facility type
  • Requested structural, MEP, or specialty services
  • Available drawings, reports, photos, or equipment information
  • Target schedule and known constraints
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