DBR provides an alternative to traditional firms by providing better opportunities for our people and as a result, a better experience for our clients.
Founded in 1972, DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. has evolved into the premier MEP engineering firm in Texas, providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services, as well as building commissioning, integrated technology, and security system consulting.
DBR’s steady growth has been fueled by loyal clients who appreciate our willingness to listen, openminded approach to problem-solving, and relentless commitment to service.
Now, more than 50 years later, DBR has a team of over 200 professionals in seven cities across the State of Texas. While our history guides our growth, our talented team of consultants are focused on the future. We are helping to create healthy and comfortable environments that will stand the test of time.
HOUSTON
DALLAS AUSTIN
EL
SAN ANTONIO
MCALLEN
LAREDO
+ HEALTHCARE
DBR understands the complexity of the unique systems necessary for healthcare facilities and the critical need for safety, reliability, and efficiency.
DBR’s team is focused on patient care, comfort, safety, infection control, equipment compatibility, energy efficiency, and constructability. These considerations are taken into account during the design of each system, including HVAC, power distribution, lighting, plumbing, and low voltage. DBR uses a blended approach of understanding the basic medical
needs of the facility, discussing in-depth the intent and function of each space, and using our industryrecognized thought leaders in the area of healthcare design. We work diligently with medical professionals, administrators, researchers, as well as local, state, and federal agencies to create environments that will support their efforts for today and tomorrow.
+ PROJECT TYPES + SPACE REQUIREMENTS
• Building Energy Analysis/Energy Modeling
• Smart Building Systems
HOSPITALS CANCER CENTERS
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS SURGICAL CENTERS
MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS IMAGING CENTERS
HEALTH CLINICS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS
URGENT CARE CLINICS LABORATORIES
• Temperature/Humidity Control
• Energy Recovery/Economizers
• Construction Administration
• Building Commissioning & Assessments
• Central Plant Design
• Interior/Exterior Lighting Design & Controls Systems
• Generator Design
• Plumbing System Design
• Technology & Security Design
• Electrical Rooms for Emergency Distribution
• Pressurized Medical Gases
• Vacuum Pumps, Medical Air Compressors
• Water Treatment, Softeners & Pure Water Systems
• Low Return & Exhaust
Christus Health Center – Midtown | Huitt-Zollars | Houston, Texas
THIS AIN’T OUR FIRST RODEO, Y’ALL.
Healthcare projects are a class of engineering design all their own, and they offer challenges that we love to take on. Please take a look at our partial Healthcare experience:
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER
EYP ARCHITECTURE | FKP ARCHITECTS | BALFOUR
BEATTY
DBR has provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for various Children’s Medical Center projects in Dallas, Texas. The projects have ranged in size and complexity including the following:
• Tower IIIB | New Building | 13 Stories | 465,000 SF
• Tower B Utility Risers| Renovations
• Central Plant | Renovations | 25,000 SF
• Children’s Health Emergency Department | Renovations | 78,000 SF
• Pavilion Ambulatory Care Center Floors 4-6 | Renovations | 400,000 SF
• Legacy Clinic Sleeping Lab | Renovations | 3,300 SF
1,000,000 SF
DALLAS, TEXAS
+ RIGHT SIZED SOLUTIONS
Whether the project is a new construction or the renovation of an existing facility, our professionals have the experience necessary to design and engineer the right systems for your next project.
TROPICAL TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ROFA Architects | Harlingen, Texas
BAYLOR ALL SAINTS MED CENTER MARTIN TOWER 5th Floor Build-Out | Perkins + Will | Fort Worth, Texas FIRST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER E4H Architecture | Dallas, Texas
MILWAUKEE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Perkins + Will | Greenfield, Wisconsin
Baylor Scott & White – Downtown Clinic | Haddon + Cowan Architects | Austin, Texas
GARLAND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | FREEMAN WHITE ARCHITECTS
DBR provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for the new 24,300-square-foot Garland Emergency Department expansion/renovation. The project cost $10.5 million and is one of the busiest emergency departments in the DFW area. This expansion/ renovation enlarged the department to included 28 new treatment rooms, 2 radiology rooms, and a CT scanner which offers advanced technology, equipment, and services to support both routine and trauma care. This expansion gives Baylor Garland the opportunity to broaden its trauma capabilities, expand its minor emergency care center, and add additional patient care areas.
24,300 SF
GARLAND, TEXAS
THE HEART HOSPITAL
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE | RTKL ARCHITECTS
DBR provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design services for the new facility in Plano, Texas. The full service Heart Hospital offers cardiology and vascular procedures, treatment, and care in a centralized accessible location. Included in the facility is cardiovascular outpatient, interventional and surgical services, including non-invasive cardiovascular testing, cardiac catheterization, open heart surgery, peripheral angiography, cardiac and vascular interventions, electrophysiology testing, arrhythmia management and treatment, vascular surgery and 24-hour emergency care. The facility is 180,000 square feet and includes 68 patient beds with a dedicated cardiac emergency department and heliport. An additional 5 floor parking garage expansion consists of a six-story façade, all included at the northeast corner of Baylor campus. DBR also engineered the 90,000-square-foot vertical expansion that includes 50 patient rooms.
180,000 SF
PLANO, TEXAS
HOSPITAL
+ LABORATORY PROJECTS
We have an extensive portfolio of lab experience including K-12 and higher education science rooms, commercial and research labs, municipal crime labs, and more.
CELL MEDICA LAB REMODEL
Inventure Design | Houston, Texas
HEALTH PROFESSION & SCIENCE BUILDING
South Texas College | ROFA | McAllen, Texas
HEDWIG VILLAGE POLICE STATION – CRIME LAB PGAL | Houston, Texas
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE EAST & WEST BUILDINGS
Texas A&M University | College Station, Texas
INNOSPEC OFFICE & LABORATORY
Inventure Design | The Woodlands, Texas
SCIENCE TEACHING LAB – 4TH FLOOR
University of Houston | PGAL | Houston, Texas
RIGGS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | FREEMAN WHITE & TH+A ARCHITECTS
DBR worked with Freeman White and th+a Architects to provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for the $47 million expansion and renovation of the Riggs Emergency Department on the main campus of Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. This expansion/ renovation tripled the size of the department from 25,000 square feet to 75,000 square feet. The project included adding 70 new treatment rooms, three radiology rooms, two CT scanners, and a 4-bay trauma room to the Level 1 Trauma Center. The footprint divides the department into functional zones and care team areas. The support areas are located within the center of each zone. The division of the floor into zones provides the ideal environment for efficient and effective patient care.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
75,000 SF
DALLAS, TEXAS
Baylor University Medical Center | Perkins + Will | Dallas, Texas
HOPE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
ASIAN AMERICAN HEALTH COALITION | PHILOWILKE PARTNERSHIP
Hope Clinic’s mission is to provide healthcare access to Houston’s diverse community. With staff members speaking over 30 languages, the facility is the heartbeat of the under-served population.
DBR provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services, as well as security and technology services for the 3-story, 80,503-squarefoot facility. The building includes a public lobby, community spaces, a multipurpose outdoor space, clinical services, pediatric care, and a teaching kitchen. Flexibility and resilience were core drivers for the design, and the team worked closely with the Asian American Health Coalition’s (AAHC) leadership to ensure maximum efficiency.
80,503 SF
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Westlake Dermatology | Matt Fajkus Architecture | Marble Falls, Texas
Tomball Medical Office Building | Tomball Physicians Invsetments | Tomball, Texas
GRAPEVINE PATIENT TOWER
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER | HDR
DBR provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design services for the new patient tower expansion. The project includes approximately 200,000 square feet of expansion and 55,000 square feet of renovation. The new expansion includes 4 levels housing imaging, cardiovascular, NICU & Med/Surg patient rooms. The renovation includes expanded surgical department with 4 new operating rooms, and expanded emergency department, cardiovascular, pharmacy, dietary, endo, and ICU renovations. The existing central plant was expanded to include a new 1,250-ton chiller, 2,500 tons of cooling tower along with related pumps and a 2.25-MW emergency generator.
HOSPITAL
255,000 SF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
COLORADO GENERAL HOSPITAL
ADEPTUS HEALTH | E4H ARCHITECTURE
DBR provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services for the 60,000-square-foot, 2 level hospital in Colorado Springs. The hospital consists of 24 beds, 3 operating rooms, 8 PACU stations, 6 emergency exam rooms, 2 treatment rooms, CT scan, and x-ray. The MEP systems included two 150-ton air cooled chillers and 6 custom air handling units. A 20-ton glycol chiller was provided to maintain low temperatures in the Operating Rooms while also maintaining the room relative humidity. The heating system consists of three 2000-MBH high efficiency condensing type gas fired heating water boilers and the associated pumps and distribution piping. The essential power system included a 1000-KW diesel engine emergency generator and the normal power service included a 2500-amp main service.
