Higher Education
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Explore Our Projects

Sim Labs at Curran Hall

Nash Library Renovations

Edinboro Library Renovation

UT Plant Hall and Cass Infrastructure Upgrades

Crimson Cafe

Duquesne University Brottier Hall

Tippin Gymnasium at PennWest Clarion

WTCC Eastern 4.0 Campus

UNC Kenan Laboratory Infrastructure Upgrades

University of Pittsburgh Hatridge Lab

Meet TheHigher EdExperts

Dan Dolan
Project Manager
Mr. Dolan brings over 30 years of experience in the consulting engineering business. With a background in HVAC design, his career path evolved into a multi-disciplined MEP coordinator and ultimately Project Management roles on Engineering focused projects. Mr. Dolan has experience with multiple project delivery methods, as well as a broad spectrum of experience in various industry markets – commercial, higher education, healthcare, sports, and transportation. Integrity and a commitment for exceeding client’s expectations are a trademark of Mr. Dolan’s approach to helping solve our client’s greatest challenges.
Brad Palmisiano, PE
Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Palmisiano excels at designing and modeling mechanical systems that integrate sustainable building practices. He has over 20 years’ experience engineering mechanical solutions for commercial, healthcare, higher education and public safety projects. As a manager, he leads teams of HVAC professionals and serves as a technical resource to younger professionals.
John Reese, PE, RCDD
Electrical Engineer
Mr. Reese has nearly 30 years of experience with extensive experience and a unique skill set with both power distribution and low-voltage systems. This includes UPS systems, power monitoring, lighting controls, fire alarm, voice and data networked systems, structured cabling, security, CCTV, card access, nurse call, sound, paging, intercom, CATV/MATV, educational video, personnel and asset tracking, A/V systems, and physiological monitoring.
Cyril (Skip) Fox, PE
Structural Department Manager
Mr. Fox leads the structural engineering team and leads design projects from concept through construction. He is responsible for developing structural construction documentation and calculations. He is experienced in specification and design of roof and floor framing, wind frames, columns, exterior cladding, bearing walls, foundations, retaining walls, and special design features from many materials, including wood, steel, masonry, and concrete. He is also skilled in computer modeling to develop designs of otherwise indefinable geometry.
Mike Sinack, PE
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer
Mr. Sinack has 20+ years of management and engineering career experience providing strategic, technical, financial and leadership in a variety of environments. He has a proven track record of delivering highly reliable and efficient systems on budget. Mr. Sinack also has specialization in mission critical and higher education sectors. Mr. Sinack will leverage his expertise in mechanical design to provide recommendations that address the current and future needs.