Leaders in PerformanceCritical Facility Design Comprehensive Engineering + Architecture: Pharmaceutical + Biotechnology Science + Technology Higher Education Industrial Corporate + Commercial Healthcare
Comprehensive Engineering + Architecture Services for continuity from concept through operations
ABOUT PRECIS Since 2005, Precis has maintained dual commitments to technical excellence and customized service for clients in the pharmaceutical + biotechnology, science + technology, higher education, industrial, corporate + commercial, and healthcare markets. From offices in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, we provide award-winning, comprehensive engineering and architecture services to support our clients’ business goals and operational priorities. We specialize in planning and design for performance-critical facilities and have built a reputation as a leader in compliance. An integrated approach and hands-on technical expertise guide every assignment. We collaborate with each other, our clients, and our industry colleagues to bring interdisciplinary experience and professionalism to every project and to ensure continuity from concept through operations. We excel at helping visualize and reimagine spaces with elegant, well-conceived, and strategic solutions responsive to schedules and budgets. We pride ourselves on becoming an extension of our clients’ teams, and we value relationships. More than 85% of our work is repeat business. Through mutual respect, we build trust while helping our clients achieve success. We are your trusted advisors.
RESOURCES WITH OUR CLIENTS IN MIND
Two locations:
A dynamic team of 150+ professionals:
100+ Engineers
Precis Commissioning
201 S. Maple Avenue, Suite 200 Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002
and technical staff
WBE commissioning services
and design staff
staff contracting services
Headquarters: Triangle Region:
1100 Crescent Green, Suite 100 Cary, North Carolina 27518
25+ Architects 38 States
of registration + growing
Strategic partnerships:
PMconnect, Inc.
We believe a design partner adds value when they understand the client’s perspective. Our ability to work with clients, understand the drivers that make their projects worthwhile, and assemble resources to meet their goals results in successful projects. We call this Creative Leadership and believe it is in short supply in the professional marketplace.
Award-winning company + projects:
Building Design + Construction Giants Consulting-Specifying Engineer MEP Giants Highwire Platinum Safety Award ISPE Facility of the Year Award for Sustainable Design Philadelphia Business Journal Soaring 76 Philadelphia Business Journal Best Place to Work
Open communication:
Website: precisengineering.com Email: precis@precisengineering.com Ambler, PA Headquarters: 215.540.9800 Cary, NC Office: 919.650.1820 Social Media:
COMPREHENSIVE + INTEGRATED SERVICES Engineering services:
Architecture + interiors services:
Design for safe, reliable, and efficient systems.
Creativity for form and function.
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Mechanical
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Architecture
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Electrical
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Interior Design
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Plumbing
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Planning
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Fire Protection + Life Safety
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Adaptive Reuse
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Structural
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Master Planning
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Strategic Planning
Process services:
Consulting services:
Big-picture perspective to support business operations.
Strategic thought leadership and direction.
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Process Engineering
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Energy + Sustainability
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Process Architecture
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Facility Operations
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Automation
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Program Management
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Process + Product Development
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Vendor Assessments
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Operational Excellence
TECHNICAL ENGINEERING EXPERTISE + TOOLS Depth of experience:
Design-build proficiency:
Our depth of experience encompasses complex engineering
Precis team members bring a personal commitment to
for R&D through manufacturing, and from strategic planning
collaboration into every design-build project. Regular
through facility design and construction. Our cost-effective,
communication and real-time problem resolution maximize
innovative design solutions help get our clients’ products to
the efficiency of the design-build approach.
market quickly, safely, and economically while accommodating future growth, sustainability, and viability.
Studies + strategy:
Tools for maximum efficiency:
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Conceptual Design + Basis of Design (BOD)
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Pipe Stress Analyses + Hydronic Modeling
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Energy Conservation Planning
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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Utility Master Planning + Rate Structure Modeling
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3-Dimensional Parametric Modeling
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Equipment Audits
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Short Circuit Studies, Arc Flash Analysis + Implementation
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Safety Analyses + Hazardous Environment Evaluations
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Overcurrent Device Coordination
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cGMP Facility Planning
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Power System Harmonics Analysis
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Construction Cost Estimating
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HVAC Modeling (Real-Time Consumption + Cost Analyses)
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN + PLANNING Creativity and strategy for aesthetics and performance: Precis has built a robust portfolio of referral and repeat-client architecture, interior design, and planning work. Our architectural designs have been recognized for establishing brand identities, positively impacting planning flexibility, and enhancing employee and visitor experiences. Projects have earned local, regional, and international awards for design excellence, preservation, and planning. The Precis portfolio includes diverse projects encompassing all facets of design and planning for new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse.
Specialized services: •
Feasibility Studies
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Regulatory Approval + Permit Coordination
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Building Code Analysis + Review
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Planning, Programming + Standards Evaluation
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Preliminary Cost Estimating
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Master Planning for New + Existing Buildings
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Site Analysis + Land Planning
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Interior Design + Space Planning
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Zoning Review + Evaluation
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Finish, Furniture + Lighting Design, and Selections
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New, Renovation, Restoration + Adaptive Reuse Design
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Art Selection + Graphic Design
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Sustainable Design + LEED Certification
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Signage + Architectural Branding Concepts
PROCESS SERVICES Big-picture perspective to support business operations: As a leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, Precis relies on process services to help our clients improve product quality and bring drugs to market safely and efficiently. We offer a highly skilled process team organized to address a range of client technology and planning challenges. Our process architects lead facility programming, planning, and design of development, process, and technical support spaces. Our process engineers translate user requirements into working facilities by specifying the equipment, controls, and interconnecting piping in an efficient layout that meets cGMP and regulatory requirements, resulting in quality products.
AUTOMATION EXPERTISE Owner perspective for operational success: The Precis automation team provides deep process and operations understanding as the foundation to deliver automated systems that meet user requirements. Most of our team has owner-side experience in operations and project execution, so we’re well-versed in the realities of living with results after projects are over. Our team includes chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineers, uniquely positioning us to consult beyond the wires and I/O. Our approach considers data flow and operational viability, including integration with wider supervisory and enterprise systems. We lead automation projects through design and construction, engineering checkout, and process commissioning.
ELEGANT SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX PROJECTS Robust resources and visualization tools: Precis helps owners imagine the future of their spaces while streamlining efficiency and driving collaboration and decision-making. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling captures complex fluid and airflow patterns and allows fine-tuning of engineering systems design. 3D Revit BIM models take project communication beyond traditional drawings and specifications, enabling advanced coordination and conflict resolution. In-house reality capture capabilities enable our team to quickly produce high-definition 3D laser scans and models that document existing conditions, identify discrepancies between the actual state of the site and the design plans. The model can be shared with the design team through cloud-based platforms such as BIM 360, helping to optimize schedules, reduce change orders, enhance predictability on-site, mitigate risks, and improve quality assurance.
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY The foundation of our actions: We integrate sustainability, energy, and resource efficiency into all of our services. We believe a successful project brings value to all stakeholders and the planet, and we design robust buildings and systems that maximize value and our clients’ triple-bottom lines. We understand the cleanest kilowatt hour is one that never has to be used; our work has prevented thousands of tons of CO2 emissions each year thanks to our integrated approach to driving energy efficiency and real-world decarbonization practices. Our projects have been recognized by the LEED rating system and have earned ISPE’s highest honor for sustainable design. We play an integral role with client energy savings programs, fostering resource conservation while simultaneously helping our clients realize millions of dollars in annual energy and water cost savings. In 2025, Precis joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to drive emissions reductions.
We’re active in our professional community, learning from our peers and contributing to dialogue that strengthens and improves the industries we serve.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP + INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT Precis staff hold the following credentials:
We’ve contributed to the following publications and events:
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Professional Engineering (PE) registration in 38 states
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ASHRAE Journal
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Registered Architect (RA)
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Encyclopedia of Industrial Biotechnology
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Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
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IDEA Campus Energy and IDEA District Energy
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Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
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INTERPHEX
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Certification in Plumbing Engineering (CIPE)
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ISPE Pharmaceutical Engineering Magazine
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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LabDesign Magazine
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LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
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Life Sciences Pennsylvania
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OSHA-10
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Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Modern Steel Construction
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Walls & Ceilings Magazine
"When we have a client with a need for technical space, the Precis team is on our short list. We rely on Precis for their expertise in planning and engineering of highly complex spaces. They can do simple projects, too, but they really shine with biotech, pharma/life sciences, manufacturing, and other industrial spaces. We love their independence, principal-level involvement, and commitment to excellence. We have been working with Precis for 15+ years and look forward to many more." - Real Estate Client
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT •
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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International Society of Automation (ISA)
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
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Lean Construction Institute (LCI)
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American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and
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Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA)
Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
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National Emergency Numbers Association (NENA)
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
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National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
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American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)
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Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE)
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Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
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Professional Women in Construction (PWC)
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Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP)
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Project Management Institute (PMI)
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BioBuzz
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Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
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Greater Philadelphia Association of Energy Engineers
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Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals
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IEEE Industry Applications Society
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Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
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International Code Council (ICC)
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Structural Engineers Association of Pennsylvania (SEAoP)
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International District Energy Association (IDEA)
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
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International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
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Women in Bio
“Precis is a good group of hard-working people that become your friends and a sounding board. . . They give honest opinions and ideas that you can trust. In a few words, they are the best.” - Tom Guellich, pharmaceutical client
A CULTURE OF EMPOWERMENT, COLLABORATION + FUN We’re proud to have been recognized repeatedly by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a Best Place to Work and as a fast-growing company. Our track record of numerous repeat clients and long-term employees shows how much we enjoy what we do each day. Our focus on relationships leads to successful projects, happier employees, and a workplace full of camaraderie and cooperation. We like coming to work, and our clients like working with us. “It’s a culture of admiration for each other’s roles in the design process, understanding what each discipline does and brings to the table. Every day, I learn new things because I can walk to someone’s desk and have a conversation.” - Kyle Litzke, AIA, LEED AP, Principal - Architecture
“There’s a willingness to embrace new ideas and novel approaches by overlapping areas of expertise. We push the boundaries for the betterment of our clients.” - Kevin J. Hollenbeck, AIA, Director - Life Sciences
COMMITMENTS TO PEOPLE Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Precis welcomes all employment applicants regardless of age, gender, LGBTQIA+, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends from recruitment and compensation to employment terms and working conditions. All employment decisions are based on individual merit. We believe diverse relationships strengthen our business, and we regularly partner with diverse contractors and vendors. Our independently owned partner company, Precis Commissioning, Inc. (PrecisCx) is a WBE certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Commitment to Community: Our commitment to the community involves supporting career exposure and opportunities for young people of underrepresented backgrounds through involvement in Women in STEM and the ACE Mentor Program. We also recognize the importance of giving back through long-term support of Cradles to Crayons, the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard, and Cancer Legacy in Action Projects.
WHY PRECIS? We are your trusted advisors.
Integrated engineering + architecture: full-service provider Project leadership: engaged principals + staff Technical expertise: depth of experience + credentials Facilities knowledge: owner-side + operations experience $
Cost-effective solutions: budget conscious + responsive
Innovative designs: creative + strategic
Established success rate: 85% repeat clients
Design-build expertise + strong contractor relationships
Two locations to serve you: PA + NC
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States of registration: for service across the country
Headquarters:
201 South Maple Ave., Suite 200 Ambler, PA 19002