Our Services

in-house expertise

At SMP, our in-house specialists offer a comprehensive range of services that enhance coordination, streamline design, and ensure technical excellence from concept through construction. These focused areas of expertise support project efficiency, client goals, and long-term performance.

 

lightSPACE

SMP’s in-house lighting studio brings a design-focused approach to architectural lighting. Our team blends art and science to create lighting strategies that enhance occupant experience, reflect architectural intent, and contribute to a project’s identity and sense of place.

Learn more here: lightSPACE at SMP Engineering

POWER SYSTEMS

Our power team designs safe, cost-effective, and reliable electrical distribution systems that support critical building operations. We offer full-service support including planning, studies, equipment replacement, and commissioning. We ensure systems are future-ready, maintainable, and aligned with building use and lifecycle needs.

SECURITY & ACCESS CONTROLS

SMP provides full security systems design and risk-based planning. Using industry-standard threat assessments, we work with clients to evaluate risk, design layered systems, and integrate passive strategies that minimize impact on users while improving safety. Our team collaborates closely with architects and engineers to support seamless, maintainable solutions.

IT & COMMUNICATIONS

We provide IT and communications system design and commissioning, including structured cabling, wireless systems, DAS, and signal processing infrastructure. Our RCDD-certified specialist works closely with client IT teams to design flexible, high-performance systems that adapt to changing needs.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: PHOTOVOLTAIC, ZCB, ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Sustainability is built into our design process. SMP supports projects targeting LEED®, Green Globes, Zero Carbon Building™, and Living Building Challenge standards, with a focus on performance, practicality, and long-term value. We use modeling and early coordination to ensure systems are integrated, effective, and ready for submission and approval.

Our in-house expertise includes:

• Photovoltaic (Solar) Design: SMP has designed over 10 MW total photovoltaic capacity to-date across schools, community, and commercial spaces. We tailor systems for site needs and long-term energy performance.

• Zero Carbon Building™ (ZCB) design standard: We reduce demand, optimize lighting systems, and integrate onsite renewables to support carbon goals.

• Electric Vehicles (EV): We design smart, scalable EV charging systems for residential, commercial, and public spaces, with consideration for electrical loads and future expansion.
  
  

FIRE ALARM & LIFE SAFETY

We deliver full design, review, and verification services for fire alarm and life safety systems, guiding projects from concept through authority approvals. Our team leads Integrated Systems Testing (IST), ensuring all systems work together as designed under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, meeting National Building Code requirements. Conducted before handover, IST confirms system performance and helps avoid delays.

SMP’s active role in national code development gives us unique insight into standards, ensuring your project meets both the letter and intent of regulations.