Designing Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Systems since 1983
For more than 40 years, Forst & Associates has successfully designed thousands of new buildings and renovations in Kentucky, Indiana and across the United States. Our mechanical and electrical engineers and designers have decades of experience in all phases of planning, design and construction with a diverse range of projects including commercial, governmental, industrial, educational, and multi-family residential buildings.
Close collaboration with architects and project stakeholders enables us to design the most efficient, high-quality yet cost-effective solutions, leading to safe, functional, comfortable spaces for our clients and their customers.
Because of our dedication to clients and commitment to excellence, we’ve built a reputation for reliable service, thorough designs, and high-quality completed projects.
We invite you to work with Forst & Associates on your next project. Experienced engineers, engineering excellence.
Contact us via email, phone or the contact form below to set up a consultation and learn more about our services.
Services
Plan & Spec
Traditionally, we work with clients to provide design drawings (plans) along with written specifications (specs) to be bid on by contractors. With 30+ years of experience, we are well-versed in helping clients achieve the most accurate bid. We translate the client’s vision for their project into detailed plans and design documents. After the contractors are chosen, we supervise the project throughout construction to insure that vision is achieved.
Renovations & Adaptive Reuse
Renovating an existing space can often be more challenging than creating a large new building from scratch. In any renovation project, large or small, creativity and a hands-on approach is essential to reimagining or upgrading a space. That’s why we advise site visits and research into the current building as the first step before the first line is put down on a drawing.
Design-Build
Clients often already have a great working relationship with a specific contractor and want to expedite the construction process. We work with the owner’s preferred contractors and combine the budgeted plan with our detailed analysis to mold a complete design. We utilize the contractor’s field knowledge and add in technical and code expertise to provide designs to get the project off and running.
Green Design & LEED
“Green” design is gaining traction, but we’ve been incorporating these practices into our design from day one. Reducing energy usage is as good for the owner’s bottom line as it is for the environment, and MEP systems are a direct way to make an impact. Energy efficiency is ingrained into our engineering DNA, and when we have a client that wants to go for a Energy Star or LEED certification, we get to pull out all the stops.
Evaluations
Sometimes a client is not sure what they need, but they know there is a problem. That is where we come in. Whether it’s a space that’s too hot or cold, or an energy bill that’s starting to soar, inefficient MEP systems hinder your business’s ability to thrive. We provide evaluations of current systems and root-cause problems. Once the source of an issue is identified, we then construct a list of options and use our decades of experience to recommend the best solution.
Prototypical & Franchises
Prototypical drawings and franchises are never actually “cookie cutter” projects. There are always physical constraints on the site or local regulations that make each location unique. We can provide design services on both sides of these type of projects … either the “typical” drawings for consistency from location to location, or the construction documents that have been honed to fit a particular location.
“Go with the best or go with the rest.”