Professional Design Services

January 22 2026

Northwest Florida State University

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Northwest Florida State College

Watford Engineering provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for multiple facilities at Northwest Florida State College. These projects included new construction, building additions, and renovations to existing academic and student services facilities, requiring coordination with existing systems and ongoing campus operations.

Building 310 – Addition and Renovation

Watford Engineering supported the addition of a second level 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 new water heaters to serve building fixtures, and a new fire sprinkler system was added throughout the facility. Roof drainage systems were extended and connected to the site stormwater infrastructure.

19,000 SF | $4.2 million construction value

Building 400 – Student Services Renovations

Watford Engineering provided HVAC and plumbing engineering 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 controls modifications, relocation of fire sprinkler heads to accommodate a new ceiling grid, and plumbing service for new fixtures.

The design included full air balancing for both floors. Watford Engineering also provided commissioning services for the HVAC controls systems to verify proper operation following construction.

33,700 SF | $2.7 million construction value

Building 420 – Allied Health Renovations and Addition

Watford Engineering provided professional engineering design services for the renovation and expansion of the existing Allied Health (Nursing) Building. The project included HVAC system upgrades with new systems and digital controls, minor upgrades to existing plumbing systems, and fire protection design.

In addition to renovations, the project included a 10,000 square foot addition to the original single-story facility, expanding instructional and support spaces while integrating new systems with existing infrastructure.

88,000 SF total building area

January 21 2026

Tom P. Haney References

Tom P. Haney Technical College

Watford Engineering provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for a series of new build and renovation projects supporting multiple technical education programs at Tom P. Haney Technical College. Collectively, these projects were developed to modernize instructional spaces, improve building systems, and support continued program operation during construction.

HVAC Shop Renovations

Watford Engineering supported renovations to facilities serving the HVAC program, including classroom, office, shop, and ancillary spaces. The project included HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and architectural renovations, with new floor, wall, and ceiling finishes throughout. Minor renovations were also completed to temporarily relocate the HVAC program to allow construction to proceed without interruption. This project was funded through a Triumph Grant.

65,000 SF | $654,202 construction value

Pipe Fitting Shop Renovations

Renovations were completed to facilities serving the pipe fitting program, including classrooms, offices, shop areas, and support spaces. The scope included HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and architectural renovations, with upgraded finishes throughout. The renovated space includes nine repair bays, lockers, and restroom facilities to support hands-on instruction.

3,410 SF | $292,337 construction value

Auto Mechanics Program Renovations

Watford Engineering provided engineering services for renovations to facilities supporting the Auto Mechanics program. Work included HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and architectural renovations to classrooms, offices, shop, and ancillary spaces. The program space includes multiple repair bays and supporting instructional areas designed to meet program requirements.

7,035 SF | $401,738 construction value

Automotive Collision Technology Shop Renovations

Renovations to the Automotive Collision Technology facilities included HVAC, electrical, and architectural improvements to classroom and shop spaces. The program space includes five repair bays, a frame machine, and two paint booths, requiring careful coordination of building systems to support instructional use.

7,830 SF | $364,525 construction value

Electrical Shop Renovations

Watford Engineering supported renovations to facilities serving the Electrical program, including HVAC, electrical, and architectural upgrades. Renovations focused on improved finishes and functionality within the shop space to support hands-on training.

3,435 SF | $68,556 construction value

Welding and Wing Lab Renovations

The Welding and Wing Lab project was developed to expand program capacity while maintaining continuous operation of one of the school’s most active programs. Construction was completed in two phases, utilizing existing vacant space to establish a new welding facility prior to renovating the original space.

The new welding facility includes 50 welding stations, a CNC cutting table, a full fume collection system, and expanded outdoor material storage. Upon completion, the existing welding space was renovated to support the Wing Lab (Airframe) program. Watford Engineering provided HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and architectural engineering services for both phases, including new finishes throughout classrooms, offices, shops, and ancillary spaces.

14,534 SF | $979,000 construction value

September 30 2025

Bay County Prototype Elementary Schools

Watford Engineering provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering services for five prototype elementary schools for the Bay County School District. These facilities were developed as repeatable designs to support efficient delivery, consistency across campuses, and long-term operational performance.

Our work included full MEP/FP design services coordinated with architectural and site disciplines to meet district standards and public-sector requirements. The prototype approach allowed for streamlined construction while maintaining reliability, maintainability, and cost control across multiple schools.

Prototype Schools Included:

Northside Elementary School
Southport Elementary School
Hiland Park Elementary School
West Bay Elementary School
Rosenwald Elementary School

September 30 2025

Gretchen Nelson Scott Fine Arts Center

Lynn Haven , Florida

WEI designed HVAC Systems including Variable Volume Air Handling Units with reheat terminal units serving the lobby & support areas of the new facility belonging to A. Crawford Mosley High School. Single Zone Variable Volume Air handling units serve the auditorium & stage. Design also included careful consideration for noise abatement to maintain a high acoustic quality in the facility. Plumbing Design for the new 13,500 SF facility connected the campus’s existing central chilled water & hot water plant and included standard commercial fixtures. Fire Protection Design included a fire sprinkler system.

September 30 2025

A. Gary Walsingham Academy

Panama City Beach, Florida

Design included a four-pipe water, cooled central plant with high efficiency chillers and condensing boilers, variable volume air handling units with reheat terminal units, and digital controls. Plumbing design included low consumption fixtures, full kitchen, gas, and electric water heating systems. Fire sprinkler design included wet-pipe systems serving the majority of the school, with dry-pipe systems serving the outdoor covered dining area.

September 30 2025

Hope School

Marianna, Florida

Hope School is a special education institution that provides learning opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. It has an enrollment of more than 80 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. WEI was the prime design professional hired by the Jackson County School Board for the replacement of all HVAC systems in the school and full renovations of 29 classrooms. New HVAC & Controls were provided for the entire school, the 29 classrooms included new windows, floors, ceilings, lights, & plumbing.

September 30 2025

Jinks Middle School

Panama City, Florida

WEI provided project included a full size basketball court with bleachers, concessions area, lobby, locker rooms, weight room, and gang toilets. Mechanical systems included an air cooled chiller with a condensing natural gas boiler serving variable volume air handling units and digital controls. Plumbing systems included natural gas, domestic water, sanitary waste and vent. Fire sprinkler systems are wet pipe.

September 30 2025

Pineview K8 Elementary School

Crestview, Florida

Watford Engineering provided mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for the new 200,000 square foot Pineview Elementary School in Crestview.

The HVAC design included a four-pipe, water-cooled central plant with high-efficiency chillers and condensing boilers, serving variable air volume air handling units with reheat terminal units and digital controls. The plumbing systems were designed to support school operations and included low-consumption fixtures, a full commercial kitchen, and associated gas and domestic water heating systems. Fire protection design consisted primarily of wet-pipe sprinkler systems, with dry-pipe systems serving the covered outdoor dining areas.

A portion of the facility was designed to function as an Enhanced Hurricane Protection Area (EHPA) shelter in accordance with applicable codes and district requirements.

September 30 2025

Dune Lakes Elementary School

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

WEI designed HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Sprinkler systems for the new 145,000 SF school. HVAC Design included a 4-pipe, water cooled central plant with high efficiency chillers and condensing boilers, variable volume air handling units with reheat terminal units, and digital controls. Plumbing design included low consumption fixtures, full kitchen, gas and heat pump water heating systems. Fire sprinkler design included wet-pipe systems serving the majority of the school, with dry-pipe systems serving the outdoor covered dining area.

September 30 2025

Rocky Bayou Christian Academy

Niceville, Florida

WEI provided full Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Design Services for this new, ~22,000SF classroom addition. The 2 story building consists of an entry lobby with an open stair to second floor, several classrooms, as well as lab spaces. Chemistry/Science labs required a laboratory fume exhaust fan using dedicated outside air units in conjunction with split system dx equipment to serve the space.

Electrical Design included new 208/120V electrical service for new classroom building. Generated lighting and receptacle layouts for classroom spaces; including laboratory classrooms. By Coordinating between the architect and designer, we provided specialized lighting for architectural design elements, performed lighting calculations, electrical connections for HVAC systems, and design for new building’s fire alarm system.

Plumbing Design included Gas brought in for use in the lab spaces and an emergency shut off at the entrance, as well as master control valves. Plumbing fixtures were coordinated with the architect to meet aesthetic requirements. An Acid neutralization tank was used to treat waste from the lab spaces prior to connection to site sanitary system. Fire Protection Design included a fully sprinkled building.

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