Design Engineering

February 3 2026

Local Government: Panama City Beach Police Department

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Panama City Beach Police Department

Watford Engineering provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design services for the new Panama City Beach Police Department facility. The building encompasses approximately 15,920 square feet and was constructed with an overall construction value of $4 million.

Mechanical systems include high-efficiency air-cooled DX heat pump systems serving office areas and sleeping quarters, along with 100 percent outside air units to support ventilation requirements. Apparatus bays were designed with infrared heating and dedicated ventilation systems. HVAC controls include programmable thermostats and time switches for ventilation fans.

Plumbing systems were designed with commercial-duty, low water consumption fixtures. Fire protection systems include wet-pipe sprinkler systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13.

15,920 SF | $4 million construction value

February 3 2026

Local Government: Washington County Courthouse

Washington County Courthouse

Watford Engineering, Inc. provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design services for the new Washington County Courthouse. The facility includes approximately 40,000 square feet and was constructed with an overall construction value of $8.7 million.

The HVAC design includes an air-cooled chiller plant with a gas-fired boiler. Air distribution throughout the building is provided by variable air volume air handling units serving single-duct terminal units with reheat. Noise calculations were performed for all occupied spaces, and appropriate noise control measures were incorporated into the design. HVAC systems utilize digital controls with a web-based interface. Holding cells and similar secure areas include secure air devices and bars installed within ductwork. The parking garage and sally port areas were designed with dedicated ventilation systems and carbon monoxide monitoring.

Plumbing systems include low water consumption commercial-grade fixtures, domestic water distribution, sanitary waste and vent piping, and natural gas service. Penal fixtures were specified in holding cells and similar secure areas. Fire protection design includes wet-pipe sprinkler systems serving the main building, dry-pipe systems serving the parking garage, and standpipes provided in each stairwell. Holding cells and similar areas include vandal-resistant sprinkler heads.

40,000 SF | $8.7 million construction value

January 28 2026

Chipola College: Science Labs HVAC Renovations

Science Labs HVAC Renovations

Replacement of existing single zone DX AHU serving two labs with two zone chilled water AHU and new digital controls. Existing fume hoods were balanced and building pressurization was corrected. Performed on-site study of existing electrical conditions to facilitate HVAC equipment upgrade. Developed power system plan to replace or reuse disconnect switches and circuit breakers, as required, to serve new equipment. Generated fire alarm plan to integrate new HVAC equipment duct-mounted smoke detectors into existing fire alarm system.

Construction Value: $238K | Marianna, FL

January 27 2026

Chipola College: Residence Hall

Residence Hall

Renovation of the existing 33000 SF residence halls. The existing dorms were served by packaged DX units that were grossly oversized for the load in the rooms. There was no limit on how cold the residents could set the room temperature and the resulting indoor air quality problems were a constant problem for the owner. New systems designed utilized the campus central chilled water plant and included digital controls with set point limits.

Construction Value: $2.1M

January 27 2026

Chipola College: Student Services & Cafeteria

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Student Services & Cafeteria

Watford Engineering provided mechanical engineering design services for renovations to the existing Student Services and Cafeteria Building. The project included installation of new mechanical equipment and ductwork to relocate equipment from the roof, along with extension of existing roof penetrations through the new roof structure.

The scope also included conversion of remaining air handling units to chilled water service and development of digital controls design associated with the mechanical system modifications. Additional work included new mechanical equipment and ductwork to convert the existing culinary arts classroom and associated spaces into a faculty meeting and multipurpose room.

January 27 2026

NWFSC: Building 310

Building 310- Engineering & Computer Networking Addition

Watford Engineering provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design services in support of a second-floor addition to an existing single-story building. As part of the project, all existing first-floor HVAC systems were demolished and replaced with new chilled water variable air volume air handling units serving each floor. Terminal units with hot water reheat were utilized to provide zone-level temperature control.

Plumbing work included the addition of new water heaters to serve building fixtures, and a new fire sprinkler system was installed throughout the facility. Roof drainage systems were extended and connected to the site stormwater infrastructure.

19,000 SF | $4.2M Construction Value

January 27 2026

Colleges & Universities: Northwest Florida State College Building 400

Student Services Center Building 400 Renovations

Watford Engineering provided mechanical and plumbing engineering design services for renovations to the second and third floors of the existing Student Services Building. The scope included redistribution of airflow from existing terminal units, associated minor HVAC controls modifications, relocation of fire sprinkler heads to accommodate a new ceiling grid, and plumbing service for new fixtures.

The design included air balancing for both floors. Watford Engineering also provided commissioning services for the HVAC controls systems.

$2.7M Construction Value

January 27 2026

NWFSC: Allied Health

Allied Health Building 420 Renovations

Watford Engineering provided professional mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design services for the renovation of the existing 78,000 square foot Allied Health (Nursing) Building. The HVAC scope included new systems with digital controls, along with minor upgrades to existing plumbing systems and associated fire protection design.

The project also included a 10,000 square foot addition to the original single-story facility, requiring coordination of new systems with the existing building infrastructure.

88,000 SF | $2.7M Construction Value

January 26 2026

A&M: Centennial

Centennial Hall- Laboratory Renovation

Watford Engineering provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design services for the renovation of an existing laboratory space within Centennial Hall. The project included the installation of two owner-furnished fume hoods and reconfiguration of HVAC systems serving the lab areas.

The existing above-ceiling split system serving both lab rooms was removed. A split-system DX dedicated outdoor air unit was installed to serve the laboratory housing the fume hoods, while a separate split-system DX unit was installed to condition the adjacent lab space. A roof-mounted fume exhaust system was provided, consisting of two fans arranged for primary operation and redundancy, and interlocked with fume hood operation.

Plumbing work included connection of the fume hoods to existing acid waste piping and domestic water systems, extension of existing compressed air to serve the hoods, installation of a new sink with a deck-mounted eyewash, and connection of a sprinkler head to the domestic water system to protect the fume hood room.

January 26 2026

A&M: CASS

Center for Access and Student Services

Watford Engineering provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire sprinkler design services for the new three-story Center for Access and Student Services building, including basement mechanical spaces. The facility houses multiple student services departments and was designed to connect to the campus central heating and cooling plant utilizing steam and chilled water distribution.

The HVAC systems include variable air volume central station air handling units serving shut-off terminal units with reheat. Plumbing systems were designed with low water consumption commercial-grade fixtures, domestic water distribution, sanitary waste and vent systems, and natural gas service. Fire protection design included wet-pipe sprinkler systems throughout the building, dry-pipe systems serving exterior covered areas, and standpipes located in each stairwell.

78,000 SF | $25 million construction value

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