Education

Cost-effective design solutions that enhance the learning environment.

Design for educational facilities must address a range of concerns and priorities including student performance, technology needs, security, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. While each learning environment has different requirements, all systems must be functional, reliable and easily maintainable.

Electrical and Lighting Design for K-12 Schools and Higher Education

M. Neils has significant expertise providing investigative studies, electrical engineering, lighting design, low-voltage systems design and construction support services for K-12 and higher education projects. Our design experience includes modernization and renovation construction for the following types of educational facilities:

Classrooms
Lecture halls
Auditoriums and performance halls
Administration buildings and offices
Laboratories and science classrooms
Gymnasiums and multipurpose buildings
Conference rooms
Kitchens and dining halls
Resource and technology centers
Libraries
Relocatable classrooms
Shop buildings
Athletic field and site lighting
Power distribution facilities

Expertise in Project Planning and Approval

M. Neils has substantial expertise in obtaining regulatory approvals at the state and local levels for educational projects. Additionally, the firm has developed significant capabilities in maintaining existing systems and services when necessary during construction, including electrical upgrade projects as well as master fire alarm and telecommunications system replacements.