Precis Engineering + Architecture for Performance Critical Facilities
Qualifications:
Aseptic + Fill/Finish
Table of Contents
1. Firm Introduction
2. Aseptic + Fill/Finish Leaders
3. Depth of Experience
4. Highlighted Projects
5. Core Disciplines
6. Awards + Recognition
Founded in 2005, Precis specializes in design services for performance-critical facilities and has earned itself recognition as a regional leader in clean, compliant industry design. Our full-services capabilities ensure continuity of design from planning through engineering and operation.
Precis is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm serving private sector clients in six markets including Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Life Sciences and Technology, University, Industrial and Commercial, and Healthcare.
Our team includes 140+ professionals who collaborate through our locations in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Our services include Architecture, Interiors, Planning, Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Structural, Process Engineering, Automation and Process Architecture as well as cGMP consulting. We offer Commissioning and Qualification services through our WBENC certified sister company Precis Commissioning.
Our services are bespoke and expertly tailored to fit our clients’ business needs and goals. Our personalized, detail-oriented, and budget-responsive approach includes our commitment to providing engaged leadership at all levels. We collaborate with each other, our clients, and our industry colleagues to bring interdisciplinary experience and professionalism to every project and relationship. Our mission is to be the design firm of choice for your most challenging projects.
Whether those challenges are technical, budgetary or schedule based we are highly skilled at problem solving and solution finding. The more difficult the project, the more excited we are to tackle it. In our industry there is no one right answer, rather every solution is a balance of risk, capital and operating procedure.
Our mix of customers makes us skilled at helping with managing that balance. We know that in the realm of pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, aseptic processing stands as a critical component, demanding meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality. Our design process begins with a thorough understanding of user requirements, which forms the foundation for tailored solutions that align with the unique objectives of our clients.
Our business is relationship based; clients that know us, use us. More than 80% of our work comes from repeat clients. We pride ourselves on being an extension of their staff and leadership. We are a trusted advisor. We excel at helping our clients visualize and reimagine their spaces. Our solutions are elegant, well thought out and strategic. Let us help you achieve success.
Process Architecture
Process Engineering
Automation
Mechanical/HVAC
Electrical
Plumbing
Fire + Life Safety
Structural
Architecture
Interiors
Planning
Consulting
Energy + Sustainability
Facility Operations
Master Planning
Program Management
Strategic Planning
Process/Product Development
Vendor Assessments
Operational Excellence
cGMP Operations
Through
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Pre-Construction
Estimating
Scheduling
Logistics Planning
Project Management
Construction Management
Project Controls
Safety
Precis Engineering + Architecture (Precis) values diversity and welcomes all employment applicants regardless of age, gender, LGBTIQA+, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to advertising, application procedures, benefits, compensation, demotion, employment, job assignment, job classification, layoff, leave, promotion, recruitment, rehire, social activities, training, termination, transfer, upgrade, and working conditions. All employment decisions are based on individual merit only.
As part of our commitment, Precis maintains a working environment free of coercion, harassment, and intimidation at all job sites and in all facilities in which Precis employees are assigned to work. We encourage violations to be immediately reported to a supervisor.
We believe diverse relationships further strengthen our business, and we regularly seek out opportunities to partner with local MWDBE firms. Precis has a proven track record collaborating 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).
Strengthening diversity within the architecture, engineering, and construction community means supporting career exposure and opportunities for young people of underrepresented backgrounds. Precis has maintained lengthy and active participation in organizations including Women in STEM and the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia to foster ongoing engagement and opportunities.
Precis also recognizes the importance of giving back to the local community through long-term involvement with organizations including Cradles to Crayons and the Maddie N. Dixon Community Cupboard. Our ongoing partnership and support of Cancer Legacy in Action Projects has raised over $50,000 in the last four years.
At Precis, we integrate sustainability, energy, and resource efficiency into all of our design services. We believe a successful project brings value to all stakeholders, including 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. Precis remains committed to being at the leading edge of environmentally responsible design. We are leaders in successful, real-world decarbonization practices. Our projects have been recognized by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and have earned the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering’s (ISPE) 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.
Bob Dick, pe
Principal
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John Volence, pe
Principal
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Kristina Pumphrey, pe Director,
Process Engineering
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Jaime Leite, cem, leed ap bd+c
Project Executive
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Josh Capparella, pe, leed ap bd+c
Principal
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John McCullough, pe
Principal
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Vince O’Brien, pe
Principal
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Scott Bierwerth, pe
Principal
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Van Zhao Manager,
Process Engineering
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Bernie Carroll, pe
Project Executive
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Tim Lisle, aia Sr. Director, Process Architecture
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Mike Brodksy, aia, ncarb Director, Process Architecture
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Tim Capparella, pe Director, Process Automation
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Todd Lambert, pe, leed ap Director, Life Safety/Fire Protection
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Jeff Crozier, pe, cem, leed ap bd+c
Sr. Project Manager
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Greg Farzetta, leed ap Director, Plumbing Engineering
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John Greskoff, pe
Sr. Project Manager
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Amanda Jones, pe, leed ap Director, Project Management
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Keith Shannon, pe
Project Manager
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Precis Engineering + Architecture for Performance Critical Facilities | precisengineering.com
We know that in the realm of pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, aseptic processing stands as a critical component, demanding meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Our design process begins with a thorough understanding of user requirements, which forms the foundation for tailored solutions that align with the unique objectives of our clients. These objectives can encompass a broad spectrum, including operational efficiency, initial investment costs, ongoing operational expenses, adaptability, safety, regulatory compliance, cleanliness, and even aesthetic considerations.
To translate these multifaceted user requirements into a tangible, functioning facility, we thoroughly specify the necessary equipment, control systems, and interconnecting piping. This specification is executed with precision to ensure an efficient layout that not only adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) but also meets or exceeds all relevant regulatory standards. The end goal is always the production of a high-quality product that can be trusted by our clients and consumers alike. By leveraging advanced technologies and innovative design principles, we are able to design facilities that set new benchmarks for aseptic and sterile product manufacturing.
Our team has a detailed knowledge of:
Architectural Design + Facility Flows
Structural Design + Components
MEP System Design
HVAC + Airflow Design
Clean Utilities
Single Use Compounds
Facility Flow to Ensure Unidirectional Flows
Filling Line Coordination
Hazmat Product Material (HPM)
Toxic Gas Monitoring Systems
Automation + Controls
cGMP Requirements/Standards
High Reliability Power Systems + Distribution
Critical and Non-Critical Utilities including WFI, DI, and USP water systems; clean steam
Contamination Control
Washing + Sterilization
BAS/BMS Systems
Airlock Systems
Equipment Specifications
A sample listing of these projects includes:
Piramal Pharma Solutions Fill/Finish Manufacturing Facility, Lexington, KY
August Bioservices cGMP Manufacturing Facility Expansion, Nashville, TN
Exela Pharma Sciences Augusta USG Aseptic Production Upgrades, Lenoir, NC
Renaissance Pharma Grade C Compounding and Filling Suites, Lakewood, NJ
Renaissance Pharma Sterile Production Area Design Phase 1, Lakewood, NJ
Center for Breakthrough Medicines 411 Innovations Lab Complex, King of Prussia, PA
Frontage Laboratories Sierra Drive Fit-Out, Exton, PA
ForDoz Pharma — Sterile Manufacturing Facility, East Windsor, NJ
Pfizer Inc. Sterile Formulation and Fill Production Suite, Parsippany, NJ
Isogen Sterile Fill/Finish Facility, Newark, DE
GlaxoSmithKline — MKII Fill Suite, Zebulon, NC
Teva Pharmaceuticals — R&D Laboratories, Pamona, NY
Fill/Finish Manufacturing
Expansion
Lexington, KY
Precis provided architecture, process architecture and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and process engineering design services for the interior renovations and facility expansion of Piramal’s Lexington, KY facility. The facility is situated on a 12-acre site, giving it sufficient land area to expand the existing building’s footprint and site features to meet the current need for expanded fill/finish capacity. The 16,000 SF expansion included a Grade C Fill/Finish suite with associated Grade C support areas and Grade D equipment staging and CIP/SIP rooms. Renovations to the existing building included the 2,600 SF microbiology lab suite with CNC laboratory and support areas, Grade D gowning rooms, and a Grade C Sterility Testing Room.
King of Prussia, PA
Precis was tasked with the programming of the facility, which involved multiple buildings within the 411 Innovation Labs Complex. The programming included the following manufacturing and testing areas: Viral Vector Manufacturing, Cell Therapy Manufacturing, Filling Manufacturing, Plasmid and MRNA Manufacturing, Testing Labs (Myco, Molecular, QC, NGS, Virology, Flow Cytometry, Environmental Monitoring), and Warehouse and Support Areas. Precis was responsible for defining the requirements from the users to be able to develop a conceptual floor plan and equipment layout.
cGMP Manufacturing Facility
Expansion
Nashville, TN
Precis provided MEP/FP and process architecture services for a 20,000 SF expansion to the existing facility in Nashville, TN. The expansion included the addition of two filling suites with automatic filling lines that use full isolator technology. One of the filling suites is fully equipped with a combination vial/syringe filling line and lyophilizers. The second filling suite was designed to accommodate one combination filling without lyophilizer capability. The expansion also included multiple process support areas and a GMP warehouse. The facility design accommodates potential future expansion plans.
Sierra Drive Fit-Out Exton, PA
Precis provided architecture and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and process engineering design services for the relocation and expansion of Frontage’s existing pilot scale production facility into a new building. The expansion was designed to support Phase I and Phase II Clinical Products. The fit-out covered 46,000 SF and provided a sterile area consisting of two sterile filling suites for multiproduct processing of sterile products into vials, syringes, and bottles. Additional ISO 7 spaces included sterile equipment staging and MAL + PAL airlocks. Each filling suite is ISO 7 with an interior ISO 5 area for filling. Also included was a potent compound area consisting of two potent suites for OEB category 3 – OEL 50 to 100 g/ m3 compounds. Support areas include analytical and microbiology labs, equipment wash, clean equipment staging, GMP warehouse, mechanical rooms, and offices.
IExela Pharma Sciences
Augusta USG Aseptic Production
Upgrades Lenoir, NC
Precis performed a peer review of the interior cleanroom build-out within the existing high-bay structure. Based on cGMP/Annex 1 guideline standards, extensive design modifications to address aseptic personnel and material flows, and process room segregations were recommended. Precis is presently undertaking the design and documentation of necessary modifications in a phased delivery to provide required airlocks and exit corridors addressing cGMP planning recommendations. Phases 1 and 2 include improvements to two compounding and isolator-based vial filling lines. Phases 3 and 4 will focus on planning one existing and two syringe filling lines, terminal sterilization suite, and manufacturing support areas.
IForDoz Pharma
Sterile Manufacturing Facility Central, NJ
The design for this project consisted of partial demolition of an existing structure and creation of a new multi-level building to provide space for process equipment and new central utilities. The facility incorporates all functions necessary for sterile production, including warehousing, filling, and packaging. The processing areas are comprised of pre-engineered cleanroom modular panels with walkable ceilings. The process rooms house multiple compounding systems which are followed by a fill line isolator and lyophilizers. All new central utilities, including new electrical service, backup generator, steam, chilled water, and clean utilities were added as part of the project scope.
IRenaissance Pharma, Inc.
Sterile Production Area Design Lakewood, NJ
Precis developed the master plan for a new 20,000 SF Compounding and Sterile Filling GMP Multi-Suite Core. Stage one of the master plan implementation entailed the fit-out of the first of three Grade B Small Volume Parenteral (SVP) Sterile Filling Suites with a central aseptic corridor, and Grade D Core perimeter. The Sterile SVP Suite consisted of a 700 SF Grade B sterile fill and primary packaging room, and a 900 SF Grade D assembly, and a vial load and tray off space. A new catwalk and mezzanine to support above ceiling utility and maintenance needs for MEP and process utilities was entirely coordinated using state of the art BIM technology.
IRenaissance Pharma Inc.
Grade C Compounding + Filling Suite
Lakewood, NJ
This project consisted of the expansion of the existing Grade C filling capabilities to support a manufacturing contract for compounding, filling, and packaging of a bio-dosage nasal product with a potent active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The project renovated the existing process areas to create two new filling suites and one compounding suite, and their associated technical support spaces. In addition, an existing secondary packaging area was enclosed to control access to new secondary packaging equipment. This project utilized pre-engineered modular wall and ceiling panels with honeycomb core and PVC coating and epoxy urethane floor system with an integral cove base integrated with the modular wall panels. An elevated steel dunnage platform extension above the existing roof was provided to house the new chilled water, process chilled water, and air systems infrastructure.
Zebulon, NC
Precis provided MEP and process engineering services for the installation of a new filling line within an existing facility to accommodate the need for increased production capacity of respiratory products. The existing program functions were modified to support the new fill room and maintenance shop. This included a new 2,500 SF equipment mezzanine, located over the project area. Key project aspects included the relocation of an existing purified water system to make room for the inhaled product filling and packaging suite; design of voltage droop to condition all incoming power to the process equipment; new central dust collection system; and a new custom AHU and custom desiccant de-humidifier to achieve low RH operation within the suite.
Newark,
Precis provided mechanical, electrical, and process utilities engineering design to construct an 11,000 SF mixed-use facility that included new sterile fill/finish manufacturing areas focused on the contract manufacturing business model. Key components of the project included chemistry laboratory areas, component prep area, sterile fill/ finish rooms, office and administration areas, new WFI generation and distribution, new clean steam generation and distribution, autoclaves and dry heat ovens, and utility and HVAC for new fill/finish equipment.
Precis provided MEP and process engineering services for the installation of a new filling line within an existing facility to accommodate the need for increased production capacity of respiratory products. The existing program functions were modified to support the new fill room and maintenance shop. This included a new 2,500 SF equipment mezzanine, located over the project area. Key project aspects included the relocation of an existing purified water system to make room for the inhaled product filling and packaging suite; design of voltage drop to condition all incoming power to the process equipment; new central dust collection system; and a new custom AHU and custom desiccant de-humidifier to achieve low RH operation within the suite.
Upgrades
West Point, PA
Precis provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, and process engineering services for a new building addition and renovation of 40,000 SF of GMP multi-product biological pilot plant space. Renovations were required to upgrade the suites to comply with quality and regulatory agency requirements. The design included a new second story locker room addition, fire water containment, aseptic isolator, airlock and suite reconfiguration, and renovation of existing utilities such as WFI, clean filtered gasses, HVAC, and electrical.
As an engineering leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, Precis relies on process engineering to help our clients improve product quality and bring drugs to market safely and efficiently.
Our process engineering leaders translate user requirements into a working facility by specifying the equipment, controls, and interconnecting piping into an efficient layout that meets cGMP and regulatory requirements, resulting in a quality product. When it comes to cleaning and changeovers between products, we are able to help our clients reduce the volume of non-value-added activity and increase production times by employing various product manufacturing optimization methods.
Expertise in Operational Excellence (OpEx) allows us to tie pertinent data to our clients’ objectives, helping them to make smart facility decisions for maximum efficiency, quality, and safety. Our process engineering metrics on important operational components, such as cycle times, head count, space utilization, and impact to other operations, inform smart strategies that our clients can use for decision-making above and beyond capital costs.
Our wide range of Process Engineering services include:
Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
Process Scope Development
Process + Instrumentation Diagrams (PID)
Process Instrumentation + Automation
Operational Excellence + Optimization
Highly Potent API Containment
Capacity Analysis + Scale-up Planning
Superskid + Module Design
Equipment + User Requirement Specifications (URS)
Cell Culture + Microbial Fermentation with Downstream Recovery
BIM/3D Piping Design
Single-Use + Continuous Processing
Chemical Synthesis, Solvent Handling, and Recovery
Aseptic Fill/Finish
Oral Solid Dosage (tablets, capsules)
Semi-Solids (creams, ointments)
BSL + ABSL 2/3 Facilities
Risk Assessments + Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Reviews
Energy Modeling + Conservation
Deionized Water, USP Water, and Reverse Osmosis
Purified Water Systems
Precis offers a highly skilled Process Group organized to address the range of client technology and planning challenges.
As a fundamental part of the Precis Process Group, Process Architecture leads facility programming, planning and design of development, process and technical support spaces. Working in close coordination with Precis process engineering disciplines, Process Architecture provides highly-responsive, insightful consulting that addresses project requirements from inception to full design and project execution.
Our team seeks to develop a full comprehension of user needs that establishes the basis for optimized solutions focused client project objectives, which may range from efficiency, first cost, operating costs, flexibility, safety, compliance, cleanliness to aesthetics. The scope and complexity of the work addressed by Process Architecture spans from limited modifications or repurpose of existing facilities to strategic and conceptual planning that encompass largescale corporate and scientific endeavors.
Project benefits include:
Rapid translation of block flows + process descriptions to layout concepts
Integration of GMP + specific client standards with concept development
Planning and visualization skills necessary for rapid concept development + clear, concise communication of ideas with user groups
Project integrator, bridging from discipline concerns to project solutions ensuring comprehensive design coordination
Our wide range of Process Architecture services include:
Upfront Project Design Feasibility Study
Site + Facility Master Planning
Project Needs Definition supporting Owner URS
Project Facilities Programming
Conceptual Project Planning
Integration of cGMP, agency guidelines, and owner standards in concept/full design development
Layout development from Owner block flow/process flow diagrams
3D integration of equipment + process unit operations
Building Code Review addressing life safety + specialized project criteria
Detailed Design + Documentation services supporting full project execution
Through Process Automation technologies, we are able to help our clients design and implement automation systems for product manufacturing processes, facilities, and critical utility and infrastructure systems.
A well-designed automation system starts with an understanding of the client’s needs in conjunction with knowing the capabilities of the wide range of commercially available systems on the market today. Our experience with a wide variety of industrial control systems, including PLC, DCS, and BAS, allows us to guide and support our clients’ decision-making processes. Our automation design philosophy always considers data flow and operational visibility requirements of the automation system including needs to integrate with wider supervisory and enterprise systems.
Our project execution expertise enables us to lead automation projects not just through the design phase, but into construction, engineering checkout, and process commissioning.
Our wide range of Process Automation services include:
Consulting Services
Process Automation + Control Strategy Design
Technology + Options Evaluations
Systems Integration Design
Control System Migrations + Upgrades
Automation Project Execution
Electrically Classified System Design
Typical Deliverables
Instrument Specification Sheets
Instrumentation Loop Sheets + Schematics
Panel Design + System As-Building
Controller Tuning
Process + Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
Interlock Design
System Development Life Cycle Documentation
Hardware + Software Design Specifications
Control System Architecture Drawings
Precis mechanical and HVAC engineers design maintainable, energy efficient, compliant, and sustainable systems and solutions for technically complex manufacturing facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, warehousing and packaging facilities, and data centers across a range of industries.
Our mechanical engineers approach each project with an in-depth understanding of the various complexities involved and develop unique solutions that marry form and function. We take every opportunity to incorporate innovative design features to gain efficiency and minimize the space our systems occupy, maximizing space dedicated to our clients’ needs. Through the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, our team provides an advanced level of coordination and project organization.
Mechanical + HVAC engineering services include:
Comprehensive Mechanical Systems Design
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Design
Critical HVAC Systems Design
Central Utility Plant Design
High, Low + Ultra Low Percent Relative Humidity (%RH) Systems
Central Chilled Water Systems
Air Classification
Pressurization
Area Segregation (BSL-2 Boundary, Cross Contamination, Dust Control)
Personnel + Product Protection
Precise Temperature + Humidity Control Environmental Monitoring
Optimization of Clean Areas vs. Technical Areas
Water for Injection Systems
High Pressure Steam Systems
Clean Steam Systems
Industrial Ventilation Systems
Specialty Systems
Energy Modeling + Conservation
Peer Review
BIM Modeling
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling
Our electrical engineering leaders at Precis conceptualize and develop safe, reliable, and effective electrical systems, built for growth and change, to sustainably support the life of your building long into the future.
Our electrical engineers offer expertise in complex electrical analysis and design, as well as electrical engineering best practices, standards, and procedures. We provide comprehensive electrical design services for new and existing facilities through construction administration. We know that system reliability within the facilities we work in is of the utmost importance. Our engineers work to carefully identify critical equipment and ensure that control systems are properly backed-up by implementing emergency power systems to ensure reliability even in the event of lost power.
Electrical engineering services include:
Comprehensive Electrical Systems Design
Medium + Low-Voltage Substations
Power Distribution Systems
UPS, Emergency, Standby, and Mission Critical Systems
High Reliability Power Systems
Fire Alarm + Life Safety Systems
Security + Access Control
Electrically Classified Systems
Lighting Design, Controls + Monitoring
Short Circuit, Load Flow, and Arc Flash Studies
Grounding + Lightning Protection Systems
Power Quality + Harmonic Analyses
Peer Review
BIM Modeling
Precis plumbing engineers offer expertise in systems engineering across multiple building types, including complex, mission-critical facilities where system reliability, efficiency, and safety are crucial.
Our team specializes in the design of gases, purified water, process water, process waste, biowaste, and plumbing systems for vivariums, laboratories (including BSL-2 through BSL-4), ISO facilities meeting all cGMP requirements, and industrial projects. Many of our designs feature specialty plumbing for unique applications, incorporating designs for potent compounds, bioreactor applications, kilo labs, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Our plumbing engineers play a critical role in water conservation and sustainable design, developing solutions that include the harvest, treatment, and reuse of rainwater, condensate, and other wastewater streams. We consistently look for ways to reduce cost and maximize productivity for our clients through innovative design.
Plumbing engineering services include:
Central Utility Plant Design
Sanitary, Laboratory, and Industrial Drainage Systems
Laboratory + House Cleaning Vacuum Systems
Plant + Clean Compressed Air Systems
Deionized Water, USP Water, and Reverse Osmosis
Purified Water Systems
pH Neutralization + Bio-Kill Wastewater Treatment Systems
Pharmaceutical Grade Gas Systems
High Purity Cylinder + Bulk Gas Systems
Reuse Water Systems
cGMP Design
Utility Evaluation + Troubleshooting
Energy Modeling + Conservation
Peer Review
BIM Modeling
Our team of life safety/fire protection engineers at Precis offer expertise in all aspects of Life Safety and Fire Protection Engineering; from analysis and interpretation of building codes and standards to the design of safe and reliable fire protection systems that protect the facilities we design and those who occupy them.
Our engineers are highly aware of the potential significant risks associated with performance critical facilities, and have the knowledge and experience to provide solutions to mitigate those risks; whether it’s building construction options, means of egress, hazardous materials storage/use or fire suppression and alarm system design. We provide these services with the goal of ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards, but always with a regard for the needs of all involved; Owner, Users, Insurance Underwriters, and Authorities having jurisdiction.
Our specialized building expertise encompasses pharmaceutical/biotech, GMP manufacturing, laboratory/research, warehousing, mission critical, higher education and corporate/commercial office facilities. In designing fire protection, life safety, and fire alarm systems, we consistently look for ways to balance maximum safety and protection with practical cost.
Life Safety + Fire Protection Engineering services include:
Water-Based Fire Sprinkler + Standpipe System Design
Fire Pump Design
Clean Agent, Water Mist, Wet/Dry Chemical, Foam, and other
Special Hazard Suppression Systems
Fire Alarm + Detection Systems Design
Passive Fire Protection + Fire Resistant Construction Analysis
Smoke Management System Design
Hazardous Material Storage, Use, and Handling
Fire Water Supply Analysis + Hydraulic Calculations
Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) Studies
Building Code Analysis + Interpretation
Peer Review of Fire Protection Designs
Fire Protection BIM Modeling
Precis’ structural design strategy focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, generating designs that support and highlight the architectural layout and facility flow.
Our structural designs support new buildings, renovations, retrofits, expansions, and restorations of all types and levels of complexity. Offering structural design as part of our comprehensive A+E portfolio, allows for better interdisciplinary coordination and collaboration among our team. Working closely with other disciplines, our structural engineers can deliver ideas faster and more focused for our clients operating in high-tech and mission critical spaces. Our structural solutions integrate with the overall design strategy and become supportive without being the focus. Often, the best structural designs are those that are unseen.
Our comprehensive structural designs also address logistical challenges in active facilities and proactively define construction challenges before construction.
Structural engineering services include:
Code Analysis + Review
Feasibility Studies
Condition Assessments + Site Structural Surveys
Comprehensive Structural Design
Steel, Concrete, Masonry, and Wood Design for all structures
BIM Modeled Solutions
New Construction, Renovation, and Restoration Structural Design
Specialty Design of Access Platforms + Support Structures
Adaptive Reuse Analysis + Design
Fall Protection + Anchorage Design
Specialized Structural Design for cGMP + Clean Room Facilities
Forensic Structural Engineering
Peer Review
Value Engineering
Seismic + Wind Design and Analysis
Our architectural designs are recognized for establishing companies’ identities and positively impacting clients’ planning flexibility.
The firm’s work has earned local, regional, and international awards for design excellence, preservation, and planning. Our portfolio reflects a diversity of building and project types – from corporate headquarters, to mission critical facilities – for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. We enjoy the repeat business of many clients, and the opportunities to experience longterm partnerships with them as their architectural needs evolve over time. In our work, we remain committed to providing a creative design approach with a personalized, detail-oriented, and budgetresponsive service. We have been recognized for establishing brand identities, planning flexibility, and enhancing user experiences.
Our wide range of Architecture services include:
Feasibility Studies
Facility 3D Laser Scan Surveys + Base Modeling
Building Code Analysis + Review
Preliminary Cost Estimating
Site Analysis + Land Planning
Zoning Review + Evaluation
New Building, Renovation, and Restoration Design
Sustainable Design + LEED Certification
Regulatory Approval + Permit Coordination
Planning, Programming, and Standards Evaluation
Master Planning for New + Existing Buildings
Interior Design + Space Planning
Finish, Furniture + Lighting Design
Art Selection + Graphic Design
Signage + Architectural Branding Concepts
The key to a project’s success starts with strategic planning, and a welldesigned and thoughtful site plan analysis is an important element in our project service approach.
Civil Engineering does not account for all the critical aspects of a thorough site analysis — it is the architect’s role to consider elements such as solar, wind, views and other site features that help to properly orient the building on a given site. We often get involved early to help our clients with site evaluations prior to final land acquisitions. What might look like a viable building site on paper may not be ideal for the many other considerations we explore.
As different project types require different types of analysis, our experience has helped shape our site responses to each of those unique project types. Understanding the different zoning requirements for each project and having the experience to help clients through the land development process, has proven to be a valuable resource. We approach each new building project with a holistic design strategy — from site analysis to building construction. Every site has unique features that can contribute to the overall success of the building’s design and functionality.
Our wide range of Planning services include:
Site Feasibility Studies
Building Code Analysis + Review
Preliminary Cost Estimating
Site Analysis + Land Planning
Zoning Review + Evaluation
Sustainable Design + LEED Certification
Regulatory Approval + Permit Coordination
Planning, Programming + Standards Evaluation
Master Planning for New + Existing Buildings
Awards + Recognition
Construction Excellence Award Best Places to Work Facility of the Year: Sustainability
Safest Contractors + Vendors for 2024
New Jersey
Excellence In Construction Award Eastern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Business Journal
Precis architects and engineers have contributed to leading industry media including ASHRAE, IDEA, ISPE, INTERPHEX, Life Sciences Pennsylvania, Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal, and more.
Recent highlights include:
Addressing Sustainability in Biomanufacturing Facility Design
Encyclopedia of Industrial Biotechnology
Energy Benchmarking in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical Engineering magazine
Considerations for Cloud Ceiling Applications
Walls + Ceilings magazine
Enlisting the Pareto Principle
District Energy Magazine
Decarbonization of An Industrial Campus presentation
Precis Engineering + Architecture for Performance Critical Facilities