Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # TES Engineering Dependable Guidance ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.tesengineering.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Condensate Piping Design](https://www.tesengineering.com/condensate-piping-design/) - The next time you are on the roof, take a look at your condensate drains from the rooftop air­ conditioning units. You will be surprised that many of the drain lines are broken or do not have a “trap” in the piping. - [Tank vs. Instant Water Heaters](https://www.tesengineering.com/tank-vs-instant-water-heaters/) - There are a few factors our engineers use to determine which water heater is best for the client: Efficiency, Cost and Life Expectancy. - [How to Read Your Electric Meter](https://www.tesengineering.com/how-to-read-your-electric-meter/) - Electric Meters are a lot simpler to read than you may think. - [Be Careful: All About Arc Flashes](https://www.tesengineering.com/be-careful-all-about-arc-flashes/) - One of the problems that can occur when a piece of equipment is being worked on is arc flash - which is a dangerous release of energy. - [TES Engineering Wins NorthCoast99 Award for Third Time](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes-engineering-wins-northcoast99-award-for-third-time/) - TES Engineering won the 2014 NorthCoast99 Award for Top Talen in Northeast Ohio. - [Featured Service: Tenant Inspections](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-tenant-inspections/) - Your tenant is moving in, but are they complying with your criteria, the approved drawings, and other requirements? We’ll make a series of visits to verify tenants’ adherence to the the property’s specific rules during construction. - [Kitchen Hood Types, Placement, and Use](https://www.tesengineering.com/kitchen-hood-types-placement-and-use/) - Kitchen hood designs vary depending on the application in which the hood is being used. There are two types of kitchen hoods. - [Aluminum vs. Copper Conductors](https://www.tesengineering.com/aluminum-vs-copper-conductors/) - Is copper better than aluminum for conductors? - [TES Engineering Launches New Websites](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes-engineering-launches-new-websites/) - TES Engineering in Cleveland, Ohio launches new brand and websites. - [Featured Service: Utility Tracking](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-utility-tracking/) - Accurate representation of the resources available - [Featured Service: Criteria Management](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-criteria-management/) - Tenant Coordinators and Landlords will benefit from this service for many reasons. - [Electrical Engineering | Clearances for Pad-Mounted Transformers](https://www.tesengineering.com/electrical-engineering-clearances-for-pad-mounted-transformers-2/) - This article will define some of the requirements for clearances around a transformer, as well requirements for protecting a transformer from vehicular traffic. - [What is Daylighting?](https://www.tesengineering.com/what-is-daylighting/) - Daylight can enter a space through several architectural elements, including windows, skylights, roof monitors, and clerestories - [What’s a Watt? (And Other Electrical Fundamentals)](https://www.tesengineering.com/whats-a-watt-and-other-electrical-fundamentals/) - Basic electrical calculations involve three parameters, volts, amps and watts. - [Preventing Power Outage Annoyances in Commercial Spaces with Batteries](https://www.tesengineering.com/preventing-power-outage-annoyances-in-commercial-spaces-with-batteries/) - Power outages occur from time to time in different spaces, but thanks to electric codes (and smart engineering) lighting can be restored and safety ensured in commercial environments. - [How to Request an Electrical Service](https://www.tesengineering.com/how-to-request-an-electrical-service/) - Requesting an electrical service for a project is a process that can be completed by anyone involved with the project, including architects, engineers, tenants, or property owners. - [Electrical Engineering : What is Dirty Power?](https://www.tesengineering.com/electrical-engineering-what-is-dirty-power/) - “Dirty power” is an abnormality in the power quality that is being delivered to a system. - [How to Reduce Electricity Costs Ahead of Rate Increases](https://www.tesengineering.com/how-to-reduce-electricity-costs-ahead-of-rate-increases/) - In this blog post, we hope to break down the technicalities and confusion surrounding electricity pricing and the effects it has on your monthly bill. - [Central Air Adds LEED Points](https://www.tesengineering.com/central-air-adds-leed-points/) - Developers are showing increasing interest in central air conditioning for many reasons. Ideally suited for multi, multi-use dense, vertical developments, central air conditioning reduces energy use by 30–50%, helps earn LEED points, eliminates rooftop condenser "farms" that preclude green roof options and become maintenance nightmares, and generates revenue. - [How to Avoid Grease on Rooftops](https://www.tesengineering.com/how-to-avoid-grease-on-rooftops/) - Grease on a roof can put you on a slippery slope toward leaks, expensive repairs, voided warranties, unsafe work areas, fire hazards, and lawsuits. - [A Perfectly Engineered Answer to a Common Chiller Question](https://www.tesengineering.com/a-perfectly-engineered-answer-to-a-common-chiller-question/) - Each chiller replacement should determine a perfect balance of first cost, operating cost, operating hours, and environmental performance. - [Areas of Rescue Assistance Prove Beneficial](https://www.tesengineering.com/areas-of-rescue-assistance-prove-beneficial/) - ADA Areas of Rescue Assistance Ohio Code - [Where and How to Install Firestopping Products](https://www.tesengineering.com/where-and-how-to-install-firestopping-products/) - Firestopping products are required by local building codes, national model codes, and the National Electrical Code to be installed in all penetrations of fire rated construction or in smoke barriers. - [Breakfast Club: Mega Press](https://www.tesengineering.com/breakfast-club-mega-press/) - Viega is a method of joining piping, copper, stainless steel and plastics without solder or glue. - [Can I Use a Curb Adapter?](https://www.tesengineering.com/can-i-use-a-curb-adapter/) - A contractor or Tenant field rep calls you up and asks this question. What do you say? First off, what is a curb adapter? This definition can mean something different to everyone. Often when an HVAC unit is being replaced, the new unit does not identically match the existing curb size and drop locations. A - [Central Air Adds LEED Points](https://www.tesengineering.com/central-air-adds-leed-points-2/) - Developers are showing increasing interest in central air­ conditioning for many reasons. Ideally suited for multi­-story, mult-i­use dense, vertical developments - [Double the Boiler Size and Fire the Engineer](https://www.tesengineering.com/double-the-boiler-size-and-fire-the-engineer-2/) - Often when we’re asked to evaluate comfort problems, we find this was more than just a joke. - [Cleaning Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers](https://www.tesengineering.com/cleaning-plate-and-frame-heat-exchangers/) - Central Plants may utilize plate and frame heat exchangers for “free cooling” or other types of heat transfer. Maintenance of your plate and frame heat exchanger should be part of your scheduled service program. - [Closed Loop Water Treatment](https://www.tesengineering.com/closed-loop-water-treatment/) - A closed loop system would be from the chiller to the air handling units. This loop does not require continuous city water makeup, since all the circulated water returns to the chiller. - [Comfort Issues: Get the Correct Correction](https://www.tesengineering.com/comfort-issues-get-the-correct-correction/) - Many spaces on the same HVAC system experience comfort issues: Either it is too hot, too cold, or sometimes a mixture of the two. - [Combating Light Pollution](https://www.tesengineering.com/combating-light-pollution/) - Light trespass and light pollution are on the front burner of many municipalities in the U.S. due to the perception of wasted energy or impingement upon usage options of neighboring properties. - [Coandă Effect Causes Ceiling Smudging](https://www.tesengineering.com/coandă-effect-causes-ceiling-smudging/) - Engineers select diffusers with initial leaving air velocity and terminal velocity in mind. Careful selection of the diffuser minimizes dumping of cold air straight down, which can create drafts and air noise. - [Color Rendering Index Across a Spectrum of Options](https://www.tesengineering.com/color-rendering-index-across-a-spectrum-of-options/) - Color rendering is the effect of a light source on the color appearance of objects as compared to the appearance of the same objects under a reference light source. Light sources are rated using the Color Rendering Index (CRI). - [Control of Lighting and Branch Circuit Loads](https://www.tesengineering.com/control-of-lighting-and-branch-circuit-loads/) - THE CONTROL OF LIGHTING AND BRANCH CIRCUIT LOADS, WHETHER FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, CONVENIENCE, OR LOAD OPERATION FUNCTIONS, IS TYPICALLY PROVIDED BY CONTACTORS, LOW VOLTAGE RELAY PANELS, OR SMART BREAKERS - [Eye Washing Station Details](https://www.tesengineering.com/eye-washing-station-details-2/) - The use of proper eye protection along with worker safety training can go along way in preventing potential serious eye injury. - [MEP Engineering Considerations for Alterations to Existing Walls, Roofs and Windows](https://www.tesengineering.com/mep-engineering-considerations-for-alterations-to-existing-walls-roofs-and-windows/) - Additions or alterations to any building or structure shall conform with the requirements of the code for new construction. - [Double the Boiler Size and Fire the Engineer?](https://www.tesengineering.com/double-the-boiler-size-and-fire-the-engineer/) - Properly-sized boiler equipment is one of the most important tasks that MEP Engineers are charged with. - [Chemical Water Treatment in Open Tower Systems](https://www.tesengineering.com/chemical-water-treatment-in-open-tower-systems/) - It is more vital than ever for heat exchange equipment to be kept free of insulating deposits that promote high energy consumption. - [Why Bid Documents Should Be Required For All Projects](https://www.tesengineering.com/why-bid-documents-should-be-required-for-all-projects/) - Whether you are replacing a rooftop unit, chiller, tower or fan coils, providing detailed information to the bidding contractors and accurately expressing the scope of work to be done will insure that you obtain apples­ to ­apples competitive bids and will reduce the need for bid contingencies. - [Controlling Odors from Restaurant and Food Court Tenants](https://www.tesengineering.com/controlling-odors-from-restaurant-and-food-count-tenants/) - The exhaust system design is key. The right amount and location of make­up air is critical to the capture and exhaust of cooking odors. In addition, the tenant’s exhaust hood should extend a minimum of six inches past the edge of the appliances and be no more than four feet above their surface. - [208 or 480 Volt Service?](https://www.tesengineering.com/208-or-480-volt-service/) - Selecting an electrical distribution voltage for a multi­-tenant commercial building is often based on prior lease agreements, previous projects, incomplete information, or intuition. Our research provides guidelines with economic justifications. Each type of service has its advantages. 208V requires less electrical equipment in the Tenant lease space and is therefore less expensive for the Tenant. - [Does Power Have You Against the Wall? Our Engineers Come to the Rescue](https://www.tesengineering.com/does-power-have-you-against-the-wall-our-engineers-come-to-the-rescue/) - Let’s face it: sometimes, the wall isn’t the most convenient place for an outlet. Never fear, though, electrical engineers to the rescue! - [Mechanical Engineers: The Interior Designers of Equipment and Boiler Rooms](https://www.tesengineering.com/mechanical-engineers-the-interior-designers-of-equipment-and-boiler-rooms/) - As mechanical engineers, we are frequently involved with boiler room equipment layouts. - [Prevent Cigar Shop Odor](https://www.tesengineering.com/prevent-cigar-shop-odor/) - In addition to standard odor control methods such as sealing walls properly with the correct type of primer and paint, and caulking around wall penetrations, the following recommendations help prevent odor complaints from this type of tenant - [How to Choose the Right Replacement Boiler](https://www.tesengineering.com/how-to-choose-the-right-replacement-boiler/) - There are condensing, non condensing, steel or copper water tube or fire tube, to name a few, and efficiencies range from 75% to 96%. - [208 or 480 Volt Service?](https://www.tesengineering.com/208-or-480-volt-service-2/) - Selecting an electrical distribution voltage for a multi­-tenant commercial building is often based on prior lease agreements, previous projects, incomplete information, or intuition. Our research provides guidelines with economic justifications. Each type of service has its advantages. 208V requires less electrical equipment in the Tenant lease space and is therefore less expensive for the Tenant. - ["Green" Leasing: Landlords and Tenants Can Save Some Green](https://www.tesengineering.com/green-leasing-landlords-and-tenants-can-save-some-green/) - Retail leasing is moving beyond just square footage and location to include sustainable design and conservation of resources—including cash. - [Featured Service: CMEP](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-cmep/) - One organized, living document for your building’s systems. Our composite documentation of building utilities will help you accurately track landlord / tenant connections as the property changes. - [Featured Service: Commissioning](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-commissioning/) - As your spaces become occupied with new tenants, be sure your systems are operating as they were designed with a commissioning solution. - [Featured Service: Client Help Desk](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-client-help-desk/) - Our help desk’s purpose is to answer questions tenant coordinators have by phone or email - about issues surrounding lease language to grease interceptors. - [Featured Service: Cooling and Comfort Troubleshooting](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-cooling-and-comfort-troubleshooting/) - Problems happen. Sometimes stores smell, customers complain, and people are uncomfortable. We’re here to fix all of that by investigating odor and comfort issues and finding clever solutions quickly. - [Featured Service: Tenant Coordination Training](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-tenant-coordination-training/) - There is always something new to learn and we’re here to teach it to you. We offer continuing education workshops, learning materials, and other guidance for tenant coordination staff. - [Featured Service: White Box Fit Up Documents](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-white-box-fit-up-documents/) - Give your leasing opportunities a boost by finishing out spaces for future tenants. - [Featured Service: Tenant Reviews](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-tenant-reviews/) - We help tenant’s architecture and engineering teams overcome challenges with the base building or previous tenant conditions - [What is HVAC Commissioning?](https://www.tesengineering.com/what-is-hvac-commissioning/) - The primary goal of commissioning is to ensure a building's HVAC systems are operating the way the owner intended. - [Featured Service: Pre-Deal Investigations for Tenant Coordination](https://www.tesengineering.com/featured-service-pre-deal-investigations-for-tenant-coordination/) - Every tenant comes with a unique set of demands and challenges. We have a solution to verify your ability to meet these demands and help you make your new lease a win-win situation. Our investigation includes interviews with mall management, pre-visit building background research, a site survey, a summary report with plans and photos, and - [Choose the Right Replacement Boiler](https://www.tesengineering.com/choose-the-right-replacement-boiler/) - Your boiler needs to be replaced. It’s old and inefficient and your natural gas costs are sky rocketing. What type of replacement boilers should you look at? There are condensing, non condensing, steel or copper water tube or fire tube, to name a few, and efficiencies range from 75% to 96%. You will need to ## Pages - [Home](https://www.tesengineering.com/) - Welcome to the realm of Captain Cook Casino, where the thrill of gaming meets the allure of exploration. 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Produce packaging facility. - [Cintas](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/cintas/) - Multiple laundry and distribution facilities. - [Caterpillar](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/caterpillar/) - New cogeneration facility. - [Carnegie Mellon University](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/carnegie-mellon-university/) - Conversion of power plant into physics laboratories. - [All Erection And Crane](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/all-erection-and-crane/) - Corporate office. - [Campus Pointe Apartments](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/campus-pointe-apartments/) - Multiple buildings and clubhouse near Kent State University - [401 Lofts](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/401-lofts/) - A 200-unit apartment building near the University of Akron. - [Somerset Apartments](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/somerset-apartments/) - Multiple three-story apartment buildings. - [Reserve Square Apartments](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/reserve-square-apartments/) - High rise hotel to apartment conversion in cleveland. - [Powell Building](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/powell-building/) - Four-story, new build affordable housing. - [Otis Terminal Apartments](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/otis-terminal-apartments/) - 267-unit industrial apartment conversion with parking structure. - [Pebblebrook Apartments](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/pebblebrook-apartments/) - Multiple three-story apartment buildings - [Morse Road Apartments](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/morse-road-apartments/) - HUD-funded affordable housing project. - [Hyatt Summerfield Suites](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/hyatt-summerfield-suites/) - Multiple construction projects. - [Embassy Suites](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/embassy-suites/) - Hotel atrium troubleshooting. - [East Crown Housing](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_projects/east-crown-housing/) - Renovation of five-building apartment complex. - 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TES Engineering oversaw electrical and mechanical system upgrades at two elementary schools. In addition to upgrading and replacing heating systems and electrical systems, our engineers designed lighting and fire alarm systems. Installation of a new fire suppression system brought the - [Total Quality](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_stories/total-quality/) - Since its founding in 1993, TES Engineering has been focused on project management as a key to client satisfaction. We began formal project management training in 2002, first published our own personalized Project Management Guide in 2006, and have most recently embarked upon a comprehensive total quality management program this year. Total Quality Project Management - [A Cannery, Transformed](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_stories/a-cannery-transformed/) - The Cannery, a former canning plant, was an adaptive reuse project with six floors that included retail space and 153 loft apartments. This renovation totaled nearly 250,000 square feet. The TES team was brought in for MEP design and coordination. The plans weren’t for the faint of heart. Historic tax credit guidelines, multiple floor plans, - [Helping Hotels](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_stories/helping-hotels/) - Hyatt Hotels contacted TES to review prototype designs for three hotel properties. Our goal? Draw from our experience in the field to uncover cost efficiencies without sacrificing comfort or safety in the MEP design. Upon review, we discovered three cost-cutting categories: Piping materials, fire/smoke dampers and exhaust system designs, and room air-conditioners condensate collection. The - [James Bond (Almost)](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_stories/james-bond-almost/) - A large medical complex in town was growing quickly, and like many hospitals, the facility expanded around its central plant, leaving no traditional access for easily removing or installing mechanical equipment - including the large chillers (three 1,125-ton and one 650-ton) - and to further complicate matters, the chillers were located on the second floor. - [Unnecessary Expenses](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_stories/unnecessary-expenses/) - TES' experience with prototypes and knowledge of large-quantity equipment costing helped Hyatt Hotels achieve significant cost savings without sacrificing comfort or safety in the MEP design of three hotel properties. Our review of the prototype designs revealed three areas that contained unnecessary expense: Piping materials Fire/smoke dampers and exhaust system design Condensate collection of room ## Jobs - [Electrical Engineer - Experienced or Entry Level](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_jobs/electrical-engineer-3/) - About Us T/E/S Engineering is made up of experienced designers, dedicated engineers, professional project managers, skilled support staff, and ambitious salespeople. We are a growing consulting engineering firm in Westlake. Multiple-time winner of the NorthCoast99 Award for best places to work, winner of the Leading-Edge Award, and 5-time winners of the Inc.5000 Fastest-Growing Companies. We - [Mechanical Engineer—Experienced or Entry Level](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_jobs/mechanical-engineer-experienced-or-entry-level/) - About Us T/E/S Engineering is made up of experienced designers, dedicated engineers, professional project managers, skilled support staff, and ambitious salespeople. We are a growing consulting engineering firm in Westlake. Multiple-time winner of the NorthCoast99 Award for best places to work, winner of the Leading-Edge Award, and 5-time winners of the Inc.5000 Fastest-Growing Companies. We ## Team Members - [Zack Maurer](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/zackmaurer/) - [Grace Hansen](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/gracehansen/) - [Mark Feiner](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/ashley-dill/) - [Katie Grigson](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/katie-grigson/) - [Bryan Kern](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/bryan-kern/) - [Owen Gannon](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/owen-gannon/) - [Jacob DuPerow](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/jacob-duperow/) - [Chris Emling](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/chris-emling/) - [Anna Starosciak](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/anna-starosciak/) - [John Edwards](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/john-edwards/) - It turned out that I really enjoyed this industry from the beginning. Having the ability to help improve and shape our buildings and their comfort and energy use is both motivating and rewarding. How did you arrive in this business? I was looking for a co-op related to mechanical engineering my 3rd year of college. - [Michelle Gallagher](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/michelle-lunz/) - I love cooking and like to try new recipes. I find it relaxing yet still creative. It’s satisfying to combine different pieces to make something amazing. - [Joe Zaworski](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/joe-zaworski/) - I've always been mechanically inclined, ever since I was younger. My father owns his own HVAC&R company, which encouraged me to look into engineering as a profession. - [Marlon Wright](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/marlon-wright/) - [Kyle Kilmer](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/kyle-kilmer/) - [John Cardilino](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/john-cardilino/) - [Rachel Spaudie](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/rachel-spaudie/) - [Dianna Sotock](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/dianna-sotock/) - [Nick Gingerich](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/nick-gingerich/) - I was always drawn to math and sciences growing up. I also like the aspect of the problem solving that we get to do in our industry. - [Don Vath](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/don-vath/) - [Jared Matisak](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/jared-matisak/) - [Ed Radziszewski](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/ed-radziszewski/) - Electrical Engineer - [Dieter Hausmann](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/dieter-hausmann/) - Working step by step with my clients and collaboratively working with them to create the end result that they are looking for. - [Steve Chase](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/steve-chase/) - I had a knack for engineering-like things, especially electrical. - [Larry Thomas](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/larry-thomas/) - As the founding partner , Larry had the vision that has resulted in the succesful growth of TES. - [Dan Stecklow](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/dan-stecklow/) - My Father and Grandfather both were consulting engineers. I thought about several other professions but kept coming back to this. - [Dan Jackson](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/dan-jackson/) - I started out in construction (Carpentry) since I was in my early teens with my father and then worked through school in construction, at which point I answered a newspaper advertisement in my last year of school to get hired at TES. - [Deb Lape](https://www.tesengineering.com/tes_team/deb-lape/) - I thought I had a gift for math, hence the accounting degree. Though, a better prerequisite might have been a talent for communication. For that, I’m still a work in progress. Yet I hope that all of our clients, both external and internal will tell you that I’m someone who can be relied upon for timely responsiveness. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.tesengineering.com/category/uncategorized/) - [Sustainability](https://www.tesengineering.com/category/sustainability/) - [Engineering](https://www.tesengineering.com/category/engineering/) - [Fundamentals](https://www.tesengineering.com/category/fundamentals/) - [Facility Operations](https://www.tesengineering.com/category/facility-operations/) - [Tenant Coordination](https://www.tesengineering.com/category/tenant-coordination/) - [Services](https://www.tesengineering.com/category/services/) - [Energy Solutions](https://www.tesengineering.com/category/energy-solutions/) ## Tags - [HVAC](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/hvac/) - [Safety](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/safety/) - [Retail Design](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/retail-design/) - [Energy](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/energy/) - [National Electric Code](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/national-electric-code/) - [Fire Protection Agency](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/fire-protection-agency/) - [Electrical Engineering](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/electrical-engineering/) - [Mechanical Engineering](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/mechanical-engineering/) - [Boiler Room](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/boiler-room/) - [Expansion Tanks](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/expansion-tanks/) - [Equipment Layout](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/equipment-layout/) - [Calculations & Formulas](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/calculations-formulas/) - [Rules of Thumb](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/rules-of-thumb/) - [NEC](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/nec/) - [Workplace](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/workplace/) - [Lighting](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/lighting/) - [Kitchen](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/kitchen/) - [Energy Audit](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/energy-audit/) - [fire protection](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/fire-protection/) - [Plumbing](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/plumbing/) - [Restroom](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/restroom/) - [Right-Sizing](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/right-sizing/) - [Code](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/code/) - [Vs.](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/vs/) - [ADA](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/ada/) - [Universal Design](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/universal-design/) - [Grease](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/grease/) - [Bid Documents](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/bid-documents/) - [Before You Build](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/before-you-build/) - [Air Conditioning](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/air-conditioning/) - [LEED](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/leed/) - [Water Treatment](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/water-treatment/) - [Odor Control](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/odor-control/) - [Food Court](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/food-court/) - [Restaurant](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/restaurant/) - [Piping](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/piping/) - [Products](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/products/) - [Commissioning](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/commissioning/) - [Leasing](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/leasing/) - [Curb Adapter](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/curb-adapter/) - [Rooftop](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/rooftop/) - [Central Plant](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/central-plant/) - [Comfort Issues](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/comfort-issues/) - [Circuits](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/circuits/) - [Facility Operations](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/facility-operations/) - [Tenant Coordination](https://www.tesengineering.com/tag/tenant-coordination/) ## Markets - [Senior Housing & Medical](https://www.tesengineering.com/story_markets/senior-housing-medical/) - TES utilizes new and improving technologies. We create aesthetically pleasing and safe environments. Our designers ensure a home-like setting for residents. - [Multi-Unit](https://www.tesengineering.com/story_markets/multi-unit/) - TES value engineers to save money while creating solutions. Procuring large orders reduces cost and speeds operations. Our engineers can adapt modern systems to existing spaces. - [Industrial](https://www.tesengineering.com/story_markets/industrial/) - TES Engineering helps industrial clients improve productivity. Our designs meet and exceed EPA and OSHA mandates. We increase profitability while reducing energy costs. - [Institutional](https://www.tesengineering.com/story_markets/institutional/) - TES Seeks to provide the best value for taxpayers. We get the job done with minimal operation disturbances. Our buildable documents help produce more accurate bids. - [Offices](https://www.tesengineering.com/story_markets/offices/) - From urban skyscrapers to suburban office parks, our engineers help commercial developers create comfortable, flexible and efficient business environments. ## Services - [Design](https://www.tesengineering.com/story_services/design/) - Our team creates designs for a range of clients, while guiding them through the intricacies of MEP engineering. Our construction background and hands-on, collaborative approach keeps costs low and quality high. - [Facility & Tenant](https://www.tesengineering.com/story_services/facility-tenant/) - Our suite of services designed for owners and developers will improve the efficiency and the financial performance of your space. We can help with equipment replacements, accelerating tenant opening dates, and more. - [Energy](https://www.tesengineering.com/story_services/energy/) - TES offers a comprehensive range of energy services to help you become an energy leader. We’re passionate about saving energy, reducing expenses, improving aesthetics, updating technology, and educating building users. ## Team Categories - [Leadership](https://www.tesengineering.com/team_categories/leadership/) - [Staff](https://www.tesengineering.com/team_categories/staff/)