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CO L L A B O R AT I V E E X P E R I E N C E D CUTTING-EDGE

5145 Livernois, Suite 100Troy, MI 48098Troy, MI 48098T (248) 879.5666F (248) 879.0007

2001 Commonwealth, Suite 203Ann Arbor, MI 48105Ann Arbor, MI 48105T (734) 913.4749F (734) 913.4957

Illuminart: 734.482.6066

Website: www.peterbassoassociates.comEmail: [email protected]

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When Peter Basso Associates was founded in 1990, a small staff provided only mechanical engineering services until electrical engineering services were added in 1991. Today we have a staff of over 100 who provide comprehensive MEP engineering, commissioning, and architectural lighting design services. The commitment to quality work and personal attention to clients has never wavered since the inception of the fi rm.

In 2002, Peter Basso Associates became 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Being a company of owners means that everyone involved with a project literally has a vested interest in its successful outcome.

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Peter Basso Associates excels in the design of high performance buildings that are functional, energy effi cient and environmentally conscious. As mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems engineers, we incorporate sustainability into each of our designs, working closely with the architect and other disciplines to optimize system design, minimize long-term energy use and deliver a healthy, productive indoor environment.

Providing MEP Engineering, Energy Management Consulting, Architectural Lighting Design, and Commissioning services Peter Basso Associates is organized around market sectors, allowing our engineers to forge deeper relationships with and to provide specialized expertise to clients in each area.

We are leaders in our use of Building Information Modeling technology for mechanical and electrical engineering design, using current versions of Autodesk AutoCAD MEP and Autodesk Revit MEP. New technology – whether it is hardware, software, or methodology – is analyzed and integrated into our design process on an on-going basis.

Using 3D technology to place accurately-sized equipment, ductwork, piping and fi ttings into a virtual building is a time-saving solution that provides the building owner with a more valuable design that can accurately locate space requirements, and fi nd possible interferences and other potentially expensive-to-correct problems before construction even begins.

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Higher EducationGroup Leader: Dennis Sczomak, PE, LEED AP, Senior Vice President, [email protected]

K-12 SchoolsGroup Leaders: Steven Mrak, PE, MBA, Vice President, [email protected]; Scott Peck, PE, Vice President, [email protected]

Health Care / LabsGroup Leader: George Isherwood, PE, Vice President, [email protected]

Corporate and GovernmentGroup Leader: Scott Garrison, Principal, [email protected]

Contract Administration / CommissioningGroup Leader: Philip Saoud, PE, CCP, Vice President, [email protected]

Illuminart Architectural Lighting Design:Group Leader: Robert White, IALD, LC, IES, Principal, [email protected]

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Peter Basso is Chairman of Peter Basso Associates. With over 60 years of experience in the construction industry, Pete has a diverse background in mechanical engineering and project management. His extensive work portfolio includes projects in all of the basic building types, with construction budgets of up to $1 billion.

Pete believes in a “hands on” approach to project leadership and is actively involved in brainstorming, mentoring and quality assurance on a day-to-day basis. He is deeply committed to excellence and quality in all projects the fi rm undertakes, and he continually strives to improve the fi rm’s quality processes. Pete has an extensive background in various aspects of quality improvement and is a graduate of the Chrysler Quality Institute.

Peter J. Basso, PE, FASHRAE

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Dan serves as the fi rm’s president and COO, setting the fi rm’s strategic direction and monitoring the day-to-day project activities of a large staff of mechanical and electrical engineers, designers, and CAD specialists. Educated at the University of Detroit with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Dan is an active member of the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, and has received several awards of recognition for excellence in engineering design from the ASHRAE society and Engineering Society of Detroit.

With a diverse background of over 35 years’ design and project management experience, Dan is well-versed in HVAC, plumbing, fi re protection, energy management and control systems design for a variety of project types, with special emphasis on higher education facilities..

Publications / Papers / Speeches

Author: Englehart, Dan. “10 Reasons Why You Need an MEP Engineering Firm for Your Project.” PBA Blog, March 4, 2016. Contributor: Englehart, Dan. “Better design with AutoCAD MEP.” Autodesk, 2005.

Daniel J. Englehart, PE, LEED AP, President, COO



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Dennis Sczomak is a senior vice president and market leader of PBA’s Higher Education Group. He directs the activities of the various team members, including PBA’s in-house engineers, designers and CAD specialists, outside subconsultants.

Dennis’ areas of expertise include underfl oor heating and cooling system design, HVAC, plumbing and fi re protection design; heating and cooling plant evaluation and design; cogeneration system feasibility investigations and studies; and detailed energy conservation studies utilizing computerized energy analysis. Dennis has particular expertise and experience in the design of complex data centers.


Author: Sczomak, Dennis. “MEP Design Services for Dining Facilities.” PBA Blog, July 12, 2016.Author: Sczomak, Dennis. “How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Building.” PBA Blog, September 28, 2015. Author: Sczomak, Dennis. “Inadequate Data Center Cooling Systems Are Heating Up the Risk of Equipment Damage.” Business Update, April, 2006.Co-Author: Sczomak, Dennis. “Underfl oor for Technology Firm.” ASHRAE Journal, 2006. Author: Sczomak, Dennis. “Underfl oor air distribution.” Today’s Facility Manager, September, 2005.

Dennis P. Sczomak, PE, LEED AP, Senior Vice President



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Steve Mrak is a Vice President with Peter Basso Associates and co-lead’s the fi rm’s K-12 Schools Group. Steve has over 15 years’ mechanical engineering experience, the majority of which has been spent designing systems for educational facilities, both K-12 schools and colleges and universities. Steve has designed systems for classrooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, administration buildings, and college athletic facilities. He has been lead mechanical engineer on several multi-million dollar school bond programs.

Steve is also a member of the fi rm’s mechanical standards committee, helping to develop and update the company-wide standards for mechanical engineering projects.

In early 2020, Steve made a virtual presentation to an audience of the Michigan School Business Offi cials on the topic of “Facility Planning, Design & Construction.”

Steven R. Mrak, PE, MBA, Vice President



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Scott Peck is a Vice President and co-leader of the fi rm’s K-12 Schools Group. He has been involved in the design of general lighting systems and control components; locating and coordinating electrical distribution equipment and branch circuiting; and performing detailed electrical load calculations. In addition, Scott also has experience in dimming system design and interface requirements for classroom, video teleconferencing, cafeteria, and art gallery facilities.

Scott’s 25 years of project experience includes both new construction and renovation of educational, retail, commercial, institutional, corporate and prototype facilities. with an emphasis on K-12 School facilities.

Scott T. Peck, PE, Vice President



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Scott Garrison has been an Electrical Engineer in the A/E/C industry for over 30 years and heads up the Corporate and Government Buildings market sector group at Peter Basso Associates.

Scott has served in a leadership role on projects from single offi ce upgrades to large and complex tenant infrastructure upgrades and everything in between. Recently, he led the PBA engineering team in designing and implementing a modern mechanical and electrical infrastructure for an historic high-rise offi ce building in downtown Detroit that was in near disrepair, all while the building remained occupied. Partnering with the owner, the contractors and the construction manager was key to the success of this ambitious, diffi cult and fast-paced project.

Scott’s engineering and project experience is diverse and focuses on providing the right design that meets the client’s technical requirements, budget and operational needs. Scott has worked on a range of projects including large corporate headquarters, data centers, casinos, sports and entertainment venues, municipal and educational facilities. His technical experience includes complex power distribution systems, lighting and lighting controls, technology cabling infrastructure and renewable energy. His keen understanding of the client’s needs has led PBA to many successful and lasting client relationships.

Scott A. Garrison, Principal



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George Isherwood is a vice president with PBA and leader of its Healthcare and Labs Group. Possessing over 32 years of mechanical engineering experience, George has designed systems for patient towers, ambulatory care facilities, operating rooms, cardiac catheterization labs, biomedical research areas, clean rooms, humidity controlled areas, hazardous gas areas and teaching/research laboratories.

George has discussed laboratory design at American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (ASHRAE) conferences and has delivered presentations on the US Pharmacopoeia 797 standard regulating sterile compounding. He is a corresponding member for ASHRAE TC9.6 Health Care Facilities.

Publications / Papers / SpeechesAuthor: Isherwood, George: “PBA Healthcare Group Leader, Isherwood on Life as an Engineering Co-Op.” PBA Blog, June 23, 2016. Author: Isherwood, George. “Medical facilities need state-of-the-art lighting designs.” PBA Blog, October 16, 2014. Contributor: Isherwood, George. “Turning Green Designs into Reality.” PME, 2013. Contributor: Isherwood, George. “Prescription for Hospital, Healthcare Success.” MEP Roundtable, CSE,2013. Author: Isherwood, George. ASHRAE Applications Handbook, Chapter 14, 2007.

George P. Isherwood, PE, Vice President



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Phil Saoud is a Vice President and Director of the fi rm’s Contract Administration/Commissioning Group. He is a Certifi ed Commissioning Provider, certifi ed through the Building Commissioning Association.

Phil’s commissioning experience includes development of project commissioning specifi cations and manuals, witnessing functional testing, and the development of owner Operation and Maintenance manuals. He serves as the liaison between the Owner’s representatives and the various team members, including contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers’ representatives and any required specialty consultants, and he works to assure clear lines of communication are maintained at all times.

Phil’s 40 years’ experience also includes design of central energy plants, site utility distribution, dynamometer test rooms, thermal storage systems, and refrigeration equipment.

Philip G. Saoud, PE, CCP



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Robert White is a Principal and the director of Illuminart, the fi rm’s architectural lighting design division. From his early days as an Industrial Design graduate at Detroit’s College for Creative Studies, Robert has been creating innovating lighting design solutions for over 25 years. His extraordinary range of experience is built upon creative design fl are, technical expertise and a collaborative spirit.

Robert received the Edwin F. Guth Memorial Awards of Excellence for the Qatar National Convention Centre interior lighting and the Detroit McNamara airport terminal. He also received the Control Innovation Award for the Qatar National Convention Centre. He has received over 40 other individual awards of recognition and his work has been featured in a variety of industry publications. Robert also serves as guest lecturer for Lawrence Technological University, and the Illuminating Engineering Society, for which he is also Treasurer.


Author: White, Robert. “Director of Illuminart, Robert White, IALD, IES, LC Refl ects on 25 Years of General Electric’s Lighting Division and its Recent Decision to ‘Go Dark’.” PBA Blog, November 29, 2017. Author: White, Robert. “LED Lighting: The Question of Optical Safety in Architectural Lighting Design, Debunked.” PBA Blog, December 22, 2016.

Robert White, IALD, LC, IES


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