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Welcome to Strickler Associates, Ltd.
MEP Design Services Backed by Decades of Experience
Strickler Associates, Ltd. is a consulting engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design services. Since its founding in 1967, the Fairfax, VA-based engineering firm has completed more than 3,000 projects for public and private sector clients.
Our experienced team offers design services covering heating, ventilation, air conditioning, power and lighting, plumbing, and fire protection systems. You’ll work with a consistent team who knows your project, not a rotating group of contacts. We support projects through surveys, evaluations, planning, and feasibility studies, as well as complete engineering design for renovations, additions, and new construction, including construction documents, permitting, and construction administration.
We have extensive experience supporting K-12 schools and public sector clients, commercial properties, libraries, community centers, churches, residential locations, and more. Our commitment is to provide the best possible professional service to ensure we complete your project on time with a reliable, efficient, and long-lasting system design.
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering in Fairfax, VA
HVAC Engineering
We can replace aging heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems with modernized versions, whether you need a full redesign, retrofit, or upgrade. With extensive work in K-12 school environments and large public facilities, we focus on energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and long-term system performance.
Temperature Controls
Our experienced team designs HVAC systems that integrate energy management and building controls to optimize performance and efficiency over time. Our goal is to ensure long-term usability and maintainability of HVAC systems for complete building control and comfort.
Fire Protection Design
Our fire protection engineering includes sprinkler system layouts for full-building protection, coordination of water connections for fire department access, and integration with plumbing and other building systems. We put an emphasis on life safety, code compliance, and clear documentation.
Phased-Occupied Renovations / Additions
If you need specialized experience in renovations, additions, and modernizations, our team assists with work performed to minimize disruption while buildings, including schools and active public facilities, remain operational.
Feasibility Studies
We provide surveys, studies, evaluation, planning, and detailed recommendations for existing facilities after conducting on-site evaluations to gather accurate project data. After an analysis of energy performance, installation costs, and lifecycle costs, you’ll receive a clear presentation of findings to guide your decision-making.
LEED/Sustainable Design
Our team, which has experience with CHPS and Green Globes projects, helps clients achieve LEED Gold and Silver certifications, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainability, and long-term performance.
Construction Administration
We’re committed to helping project stakeholders meet deadlines and maintain quality by offering ongoing support through the construction process.
Delivering Professional MEP Services to Public and Private Sector Clients
Years of Experience
Projects Completed
School Projects
Our diverse project list includes educational, public, commercial buildings, churches, and more
Bonnie Brae Elementary School
Byron’s technological and product-led innovation is powering a greener tomorrow across six continents.
Crossfield Elementary School
Byron’s technological and product-led innovation is powering a greener tomorrow across six continents.
Washington Mill Elementary School
Byron’s technological and product-led innovation is powering a greener tomorrow across six continents.
Falls Church High School
Byron’s technological and product-led innovation is powering a greener tomorrow across six continents.
St. Mark Orthodox Church
Byron’s technological and product-led innovation is powering a greener tomorrow across six continents.
St. Dunstan Episcopal
Byron’s technological and product-led innovation is powering a greener tomorrow across six continents.
Trusted for our experience, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering reliable results
Lucy Dong, PE, Senior Manager II, Facilities Management
Christopher Chen, Mechanical Engineering Coordinator, Loudoun County Public Schools
Strickler Associates, Ltd. demonstrated true professionalism through timely communication and extensive MEP expertise in K-12 applications. Their team provides strong technical guidance and ongoing support. We highly recommend them for MEP services.
Shelley Neal, VCCO, Project Manager, Facilities Management, Prince William County Public Schools
We are pleased with Strickler Associates, Ltd.’s quality of work, attention to detail, and ability to meet last-minute deadlines. Their collaborative approach and open communication make them a great teammate throughout the planning process.
Strickler Associates, Ltd. has collaborated with FCPS for over 20 years on school and administrative building projects. We are extremely pleased with their design quality, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting deadlines—they consistently exceed expectations.”