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 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 across eight cities in Texas and New Mexico. 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.
+ OUR LOCATIONS
*Additional office located in Albuquerque, NM.
HOUSTON
DALLAS
AUSTIN
EL PASO
SAN ANTONIO
MCALLEN
LAREDO
MANUFACTURING + INDUSTRIAL
DBR understands the ever-changing industrial marketplace.
From manufacturing to warehouse and distribution, our goal is to integrate practical solutions with new technology. Our engineering teams have the capability to complete the most challenging industrial projects. Through close collaboration with the client, our design teams utilize time tested tools and methodologies to create an efficient and functional building.
Whether remodeling an existing space or planning and creating a brand new facility, DBR will apply our 45+ years of industrial project experience to create right sized solutions that are safe and operationally excellent. Industrial projects are a class of engineering design all their own, and they offer challenges that we love to take on.
+ PROJECT TYPES + SPACE REQUIREMENTS
• Temperature / Humidity requirements
WAREHOUSE
MANUFACTURING
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL DATA CENTERS
COLD STORAGE
S. Jenkins
• Ventilation and Exhaust Systems
• Centralized Chilled and Hot Water Central Plant Design
“DBR has been a great partner on the Daikin build. From the original design through multiple expansions and renovations, we have relied on DBR to get the MEP design right, and our confidence in their expertise and dedication has paid dividends at every phase. The DBR team has earned our enduring trust.” – David Brown, Director, Harvey | Harvey-Cleary Builders
DESIGN-ASSIST
The DBR project team can take any project as far as needed to come up with budget estimates. We work with contractors who are already a part of the project team as they are able to bid out projects to subcontractors and work with owner budgets to meet their end goals.
DESIGN-BUILD
The DBR project team will work with the project team throughout the entire process. We work hand in hand with the contractor to develop engineering solutions during a collaborative process to seek out technical solutions that work within the project schedule and budget.
Daikin Texas Technology Park | Waller, Texas | Powers Brown Architecture
THIS AIN’T OUR FIRST RODEO, Y’ALL.
+ CASE STUDY
+ Located on 497 acres.
+ Employs over 4500 people.
+ Third largest building of its kind in the US.
+ Largest tilt-wall construction building in the world.
+ MANUFACTURING
• 1.85 million sf of floor space with an additional 200,000 sf of mezzanine space.
• Fed by 18 separate 4,000 amp electrical services.
• Fully conditioned space, with cooling loads of over 3,500 tons. Served by Air Rotation Units, AHUs, RTUs, and fan coil units located throughout the space.
• Specialty gases in the building are Natural Gas, Propane, Compressed Air, R-410a, N2, HP N2, O2, He.
• Sprinkler design for high-pile storage throughout.
• LED High-bay fixtures throughout, with additional LED lights located at working areas.
+ DISTRIBUTION
• 1.85 million sf of floor space.
• Fed by 3 separate 2000A electrical services, with a generator backup.
• Fully conditioned space, with Cooling loads of over 1,500 tons. Served by 17 Air Rotation Units and fan coil units located throughout the space.
• Dedicated air compressor loop that feeds just the distribution center.
• Sprinkler design for high-pile storage throughout.
• LED High-bay fixtures throughout.
DAIKIN TEXAS TECHNOLOGY PARK
POWERS BROWN ARCHITECTURE
4.23 million square feet (94 acres!) of Distribution, Manufacturing, Office, and Lab under one common roof structure.
Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP) in Waller County, about 40 miles from Houston, features a 4.23 million square foot building, the largest tilt-wall structure in the world, with 370 panels measuring more than two miles in length.
DTTP also ranks as the second largest manufacturing facility in North America and is also the largest and one of the most technologically advanced HVAC manufacturing facilities in the country.
DTTP will support the design, engineering and assembly of a wide variety of heating and cooling products for residential and commercial use that carry the Daikin, Goodman and Amana brand names.
The DTTP consolidates several production facilities in Texas and Tennessee, including existing research and development, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, marketing, distribution and sales operations under one roof. The project is LEED Gold Certified.
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE
+ LABORATORY
• 200,000 sf of lab/testing space, on two levels.
• 54 different testing labs including weather from -40F to +1,400F, reliability, vibration, and rain.
• Power is provided by 5 separate 4,000 amp electrical services.
• Fully conditioned space, with Cooling loads of over 600 tons. Served by suspended and roof mounted AHUs and fan coil units located throughout the space.
• Dedicated process cooling plant using three 550-ton air cooled chillers.
• Specialty gases in the building are Natural Gas, Propane, Compressed Air, R-410a, N2, HP N2, O2, He.
4,230,000 SF WALLER, TEXAS
+ OFFICE
• 200,000 sf of office space, on two levels, and a partial mezzanine.
• Open office floor plans, full cafeteria, kitchen, auditorium, executive / board room space, training labs, a wellness clinic, and a product showcase center.
• Fully conditioned space, with combination of VRV units, pretreatment OAHUs, and RTUs
• Lighting is all LED.
• Project was certified LEED Gold.
+ QUICK TIP
Warehouse Warm Lit Shell design – includes highbay lighting, space heating to meet average temperature of 60+ degrees in space, and code minimum ventilation.
DBR provided Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design services for a new 3-story, 71,000 sf office building and a 200,000 sf manufacturing facility. The office building includes a standard interior build-out and the manufacturing plant is fully air conditioned with a 28-foot clear height tiltwall construction with crane bays.
Revisions to the office layouts in both the office building and manufacturing building have been made, including changes to open the office floor plans, furniture coordination, and AV changes.
271,000 SF
HOUSTON, TEXAS
AMERIPORT BUILDING II
POWERS BROWN ARCHITECTURE
DBR provided Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing design services for the AmeriPort Distribution Building II, located in the AmeriPort Industrial Park, and was developed by National Property Holdings, LP and designed by Powers Brown Architecture. This is the first conventional tilt-wall and structural steel building to be constructed in the rail-served logistics park.
The distribution center is on a 17-acre tract and the 726-acre masterplanned industrial park is in close proximity to the Port of Houston. With easy access to Interstate 10, Cedar Bayou, and rail, AmeriPort focuses on logistics to significantly improve efficiencies and savings for business. It’s no wonder this development, included more than 750,000 sf of buildings by the end of it’s construction in 2011.
WAREHOUSE
168,480 SF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
+ RIGHT SIZED SOLUTIONS
Whether remodeling an existing space or planning and creating a brand new facility, DBR will apply our 45+ years of industrial project experience to create right sized solutions that are safe and operationally excellent.
PLATFORM WAREHOUSE SUITES
Acuform Architecture | Schertz, Texas
JACKSON SHAW GEORGETOWN
Powers Brown Architecture | Georgetown, Texas
DAILY THERMETRICS
Powers Brown Architecture | Houston, Texas
SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM (SAWS)
Marmon Mok | San Antonio, Texas
LONESTAR ELECTRIC SUPPLY Method Architecture | San Antonio, Texas
HOLT CAT LITTLE ELM
Acuform Architecture | Little Elm, Texas
GALAXY FBO
JGJ ARCHITECTS
DBR provided Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design services for a 34,000 sf, 3-story building to include space for a office, administration, meeting, and a small restaurant. Engineering services were also provided for the 18,000 sf aircraft canopy for passenger boarding and de-boarding and 53,000 sf aircraft hangar to lean-to. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing utilities were also provided to the customs building.
DBR’s design services revised the lighting control system from a low voltage control system to contractors and occupancy sensors.
WAREHOUSE
105,000 SF
CONROE, TEXAS
+ QUICK TIP
Standard average footcandle design levels for various Industrial spaces include Open Warehouse – 20-30 FC, Manufacturing spaces 30-40 FC; Detailed Assembly spaces – 50 FC+.
Warehouse Cold Dark shell design includes egress emergency lighting, space heating for freeze protection, code minimum ventilation.
PROLOGIS CARRIER STX2
POWERS BROWN ARCHITECTURE
DBR provided Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design services for a new industrial warehouse and office space. This distribution facility was built for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturer, UTC-Carrier and is LEED Certified. This 32-foot clear height tilt wall project commenced in September 2016 and occupancy was achieved in April 2017.
