Buildings Team

Education

We’re creating new learning environments

With a passion for creating innovative spaces that support the changing needs of students, the Garver Buildings Team has experience with both K-12 and higher education building design. From high-tech classrooms and science labs to state-of-the-art athletic facilities and performing arts theaters, the Garver Buildings Team has provided and continues to provide compelling design solutions for educational facilities.

John Watkins, PE

John Watkins, PE

Director of Buildings Services

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Capabilities

Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering

Diverse experience in building and non-building design including new facilities and major structural renovations.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Efficient and maintainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system designs for indoor air quality and thermal comfort.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Lighting, lightning protection and grounding systems, power distribution, and emergency power generation systems design.

Plumbing Engineering

Plumbing Engineering

Designs for safe and efficient water, sewer, and gas distribution systems.

Fire Protection Design

Fire Protection Design

Fire detection, fire alarm, mass notification, and fire suppression systems to enhance safety, reliability, and property preservation.

Technology Design

Technology Design

Communication, audio visual, and security system designs.

Commissioning

Commissioning

Third-party reporting to make sure a project meets an owners specifications from pre-design through construction.

Sustainability

Sustainability

LEED consulting, guiding principles consulting, energy modeling, and life cycle cost analysis for new and existing buildings.

Design-Build

Design-Build

Supporting our contractor partners as the Designer of Record for federal design-build projects.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Site development services, including utility coordination during survey, design, and construction phases.

Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture

All aspects of planning and design of the outdoor environment to enhance buildings, pedestrian trails, and more.

Master Planning

Master Planning

Master planning and land-use planning includes assessing existing facilities, conducting feasibility studies, and planning for future requirements.

Facility Types

  • Administration Buildings
  • Classroom Buildings
  • Visual and Performing Arts Centers
  • Student Unions
  • Student Success Centers
  • Laboratories
  • Dormitories
  • Fitness Centers
  • Gymnasiums
  • Parking Structures
John Watkins, PE

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John Watkins, PE

Director of Buildings Services

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John Watkins, PE

 

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