Our Way Of Thinking

There are a lot of HVAC engineers available. What makes Pearson Engineering different and better? Simply, it’s how we use our brains.

Our unique way of thinking is a combination of good engineering principles plus the addition of rational and deductive reasoning, logic, a holistic view (seeing the big picture and considering the whole of the entity – building structure, systems, occupants and the universe in which they exist) and a detective’s inquiring nature.

Our Mission

Our mission statement is logical and straightforward – very much like our approach to engineering. Simply put, our mission is: “To practice our profession with the highest expertise and standards possible, but also with an emphasis upon our responsibility to protect the long-range interests of our clients and the society we serve; specifically, to incorporate the ethics of energy conservation in everything we do.”

Our Philosophy

Pearson Engineering’s business philosophy is quite unique in the arena of HVAC. We do not consider ourselves to be “energy experts,” “cost cutters” or even “efficiency specialists.” Rather, we see ourselves as problem-solvers, trouble-shooters and environmental detectives.

As it turns out, when good engineering principles and our unique way of thinking are used to solve HVAC problems, the resulting systems are usually more efficient, as well as simpler and easier to service and maintain. The overall result is reduced life-cycle costs.

Our Methodology

At Pearson Engineering, we practice something called “Value Engineering.” Value Engineering is an incredibly misused term in the construction industry today. The vast majority of the time it means “cost-cutting” and involves neither “Value” nor “Engineering.”

Cost-Cutting asks two questions: “What is it?” and “Can it be cheaper or eliminated?” This philosophy is both short-sighted and usually results in higher costs down the road.

Value Engineering also asks two questions: “What does it do?” and “What does it act upon?” and both answers must be measurable.

Although both strategies frequently yield significant capital-cost reduction, Value Engineering often results in the lowest life-cycle cost.

Simplicity is a continuing theme in our idea of Value Engineering. Since 50% of the life-cycle cost of many buildings is incurred after the building is occupied, we simplify HVAC systems to reduce future maintenance and energy consumption, with less emphasis on “first cost.” One example of this approach might be to use the most complete (and, therefore, most expensive) boiler, because it simplifies pipes, pumps and controls, which simplifies installation and reduces future maintenance and utility costs for the life of the building. You pay a little more now, but save a lot later.

This is a very simple example, but it demonstrates the concept of Value Engineering.

Our Vision

By combining our mission, our philosophy and our methodology, we have succeeded in many instances where others have not, and where many thought we could not.

We urge clients to call us as early as possible, before the project is defined, so that we may help frame the discussion. This way we can serve as the Owner’s Advocate, Environmental Designer and HVAC Expert.

This can reap untold rewards. Beyond our expertise in state-of-the-art HVAC, we have been retrofitting and updating buildings and systems for over 30 years. We are intimately aware of what can cause major problems 20 years down the road. By being involved at the beginning, we can design-in considerations for future developments, once again reducing life-cycle cost.

But all of the above is just the tip of the iceberg. The complexities and relationships of an HVAC system within a building are like a three-dimensional game of chess. Please visit our gallery of Projects and you will see more ways we can serve you, your building and your tenants.