Systems designed to meet the real demands of the facility.

We design domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty plumbing systems tailored to each building’s use and operational needs. Our work supports safe distribution, efficient flow, and dependable performance across commercial, industrial, and specialized environments.

Practical solutions that balance performance, efficiency, and regulations.

Our plumbing designs emphasize water efficiency, maintainability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards. We help project teams understand requirements early, avoid rework, and implement systems that are cost-effective and straightforward to operate.

Insight that helps facilities adapt and improve over time.

For renovations and tenant improvements, we evaluate existing plumbing systems to identify constraints, opportunities, and upgrade strategies. Our assessments support informed planning and minimize disruption during construction.

Plumbing Design Services

We collaborate with your architects, contractors, and engineers to accurately document your plumbing systems with detailed as-built drawings.

Chilled water systems allow your building to have more efficient, flexible heating and cooling options using a system with higher reliability and a longer lifespan. Our team is well versed in designing, managing, and inspecting these systems for residential, commercial, or industrial uses.

We’re experienced with providing plumbing code studies to evaluate your project’s compliance with applicable regulations, identifying potential conflicts early to prevent costly design changes down the line. Our experienced plumbing engineers provide clear documentation and guidance that streamlines the permitting process and gives developers, architects, and contractors the confidence to move forward with fully code-compliant designs.

When a space is remodeled or reconfigured for a tenant, it’s important to ensure the improvements meet local codes, align with the building’s existing infrastructure, and meet landlord requirements. Our team can ensure that new or modified plumbing systems are designed for safe, code-compliant performance that integrates seamlessly with the building’s current conditions and supports the demands of your new occupancy.

Regular condition investigations and evaluations can ensure that your building’s plumbing is compliant with current codes and that any flaws or hazards are identified and corrected before they become a problem.

We prepare and process all required energy code compliance documentation, ensuring your plumbing systems meet current energy efficiency standards for water heating, insulation, and distribution. Our team manages the paperwork with precision and thoroughness, reducing delays and giving your project team the documentation needed to achieve timely permit approval and inspection sign-off.

Our experts can evaluate your plumbing system’s performance to better understand water heating loads, distribution losses, and energy use. These studies can help identify opportunities to reduce consumption, lower operating costs, and meet applicable efficiency standards. Our clear, data-driven findings will support informed decision-making and ensure your plumbing systems are code-compliant and optimized for long-term performance.

Performance-based design is used to create plumbing systems that can continue to function and provide services even after sustaining damage in the event of a disaster. Our team applies these principles to tailor the design of your plumbing systems to meet specific resilience objectives, ensuring that critical water supply, drainage, and gas distribution infrastructure remains operational under extreme conditions such as seismic events, high winds, or flooding.

AKS’ plumbing specialists are experienced in implementing green building technologies to help your building use water more efficiently. Whether it’s specifying low-flow fixtures, designing greywater reuse systems, or integrating water-efficient distribution strategies, we can help you meet sustainability goals, reduce operating costs, and meet applicable green building certification requirements.

Reliable hot water is essential to the comfort and operation of any building. Our team designs hot water systems to meet the demand profiles of your occupancy type. We prioritize energy efficiency, code compliance, and long-term maintainability for all systems we design.

From fixture layouts and pipe sizing to drainage, venting, and utility connections, our team provides comprehensive plumbing design for a wide range of project types. We meet with project teams early to clarify requirements, coordinate with other disciplines, and deliver systems that are code-compliant, water-efficient, and built for long-term operation.

Steam systems serve critical roles in commercial and industrial facilities, from space heating and humidification to sterilization and process applications. Our plumbing engineers design and evaluate steam distribution, condensate return, and pressure control systems, emphasizing efficiency, safety, and compliance with all applicable codes.