What KBSO Consulting does

KBSO Consulting LLC is a privately held MEPT (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Technology) engineering, consulting, and design firm headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Founded in 2015 by Kelley Bieghler and Seun Odukomaiya, the firm delivers integrated building systems design for new construction, renovations, historic adaptive reuse, and master planning across K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, government and municipal, commercial, multifamily, and hospitality sectors. The company's service portfolio spans five core disciplines — Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Plumbing Design, Technology Design (delivered by RCDD and CTS-D certified staff), and Energy Services — which can be procured individually or bundled as a coordinated MEPT package. KBSO is licensed to provide professional engineering services across 21 states and holds MBE certifications at both the Indiana state and City of Indianapolis levels. The firm is recognized as a Best Places to Work in Indiana recipient.

The firm operates a project-based professional services model with revenue generated through consulting fees tied to construction cost and project scope, with documented engagements ranging from under $500,000 to over $3,000,000 in construction value. Multi-year contracts are standard, with services spanning concept through construction administration. The go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales to architects, construction teams, property owners, and government entities, supplemented by a content marketing presence via the company website, blog, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Notable clients include Elanco Animal Health (168,000 sq ft global HQ), DePauw University (multiple projects), Indiana Archives and Records Administration, City of Carmel ($40M police station), City of Fishers, MSD of Washington Township (multiple K-12 schools), and Damien Center. KBSO differentiates through a "We can do better" philosophy emphasizing collaborative engineering, ASHRAE 189.1 high-performance design, life cycle cost analysis spanning 20-50 years, and a differentiated capability in integrating modern MEP systems into historic structures without compromising architectural integrity — exemplified by The Assembly project (Ford Motor Company factory conversion into TWG headquarters).

KBSO is bootstrapped and founder-owned, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity investment, or M&A activity. The leadership team includes the two co-founder Managing Partners plus three Directors overseeing Operations, Strategy and Innovation, and Finance. The firm employs approximately 40+ professionals across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, BIM, marketing, operations, and finance disciplines, and operates from a 30,000 sq ft headquarters completed in early 2023 and co-located with strategic partner Studio M Architecture and Planning.

Name

KBSO Consulting

Legal name

KBSO Consulting LLC

Website

https://kbsoconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KBSO Consulting is a privately held MEPT (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Technology) engineering design firm founded in 2015, headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, with 40+ professionals licensed in 21 states, serving K-12, higher education, healthcare, government, commercial, multifamily, and historic renovation clients across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services (MEPT Design)

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Mechanical engineering design
• Electrical engineering consulting
• Plumbing design services
• Building systems engineering
• Energy efficient MEP design

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. MEPT Design Consulting Services: Professional engineering design services for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems in commercial and institutional buildings. Revenue is generated through consulting fees for design services, typically billed as a percentage of construction cost or fixed fee per project scope. Projects range from small renovations to large new construction, with engagement sizes documented from less than $500,000 to over $3,000,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KBSO Consulting is a professional engineering firm delivering integrated MEPT (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Technology) design services for commercial, institutional, healthcare, government, and historic renovation construction projects. The firm provides coordinated building systems design spanning HVAC, electrical power and lighting, plumbing and fire protection, telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems, along with energy consulting services including life cycle cost analysis, ASHRAE 189.1 and LEED-compliant design. Services are typically billed as consulting fees based on a percentage of construction cost or fixed fee per project scope.

Product overview

KBSO Consulting is a MEPT (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Technology) engineering consulting firm providing integrated design services. The company offers five core service disciplines—Mechanical Design Services, Electrical Design Services, Plumbing Design Services, Technology Design Services, and Energy Services—that can be delivered independently or combined into coordinated MEPT design packages. The integrated MEPT Design approach ensures seamless coordination across all building systems, from initial concept through construction administration. Services span HVAC, electrical power distribution, plumbing, fire protection, technology infrastructure, and energy optimization, serving sectors including K-12, higher education, healthcare, government, commercial, multifamily, and historic renovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mechanical Design Services Engineering design for HVAC systems, including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, water cooling/heating, humidity control, and air filtration. Services include HVAC system design, steam/hot water/chiller plant design, air-side system design, building controls and integration, and specialty system design. Delivered for commercial, institutional, healthcare, government, and historic renovation projects.
• Electrical Design Services Comprehensive electrical engineering including power distribution, mission critical power and storage solutions, clean power solutions, interior and site lighting design, fire alarm systems, and daylighting design with photometrics analysis for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and government facilities.
• Plumbing Design Services Plumbing engineering for sanitary, stormwater, and special waste systems, domestic hot and cold water systems, water treatment and pressure pumping, natural gas and utility piping, medical gas and compressed air systems, and fire protection systems. Serves healthcare, education, commercial, and government projects.
• Technology Design Services Technology systems design including telecommunications infrastructure, audio/video systems, access control, intrusion detection, and IP video surveillance. Delivered by RCDD and CTS-D certified team members for K-12, higher education, healthcare, government, and commercial clients.
• Energy Services Energy consulting including feasibility and life cycle cost analysis studies (spanning 20, 30, or 50 years), condition assessments and master planning, energy modeling and load calculations, ASHRAE 189.1/189.3 and LEED-compliant design, renewable energy system design, and utility rebate assistance. Supports sustainability and high-performance building goals across all market sectors.
• Integrated MEPT Design Services Integrated MEPT design services combining mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology engineering disciplines into coordinated building systems design solutions for commercial, institutional, and government projects. Ensures seamless coordination across all building systems from initial concept through construction administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple projects achieving LEED certification and ASHRAE 189.1 compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Studio M Architecture and PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBSO's headquarters (The Collective at Midtown) is co-located with Studio M Architecture and Planning. The firms frequently collaborate on MEPT design and architectural design for projects including The Collective at Midtown, Carmel Clay History Museum, and Danville Readiness Center.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Stantec is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with a large MEP practice serving education, healthcare, government, and commercial clients. Relevant broad incumbent comparable to KBSO at the high end of project scale.
• IMEG Corp: IMEG is a top-tier national MEP engineering firm with deep K-12, higher education, and healthcare practices. Comparable to KBSO in core MEPT disciplines and vertical mix, but operates at a much larger scale with national geographic coverage.

Direct peers

• Fanning Howey: Fanning Howey is an Indiana-based architecture/engineering firm with a dominant K-12 and higher education practice. Direct comparable to KBSO in education-sector MEPT design and Indiana market concentration.
• CMTA: CMTA is a national MEP engineering firm with deep roots in Kentucky/Ohio and a strong energy/sustainability focus (LEED, high-performance design). Highly comparable to KBSO in integrated MEPT delivery, ASHRAE 189.1 expertise, and education/healthcare/government client mix, but at a larger national scale.
• Karpinski Engineering: Karpinski Engineering is a Cleveland-based MEP firm serving higher education, healthcare, and commercial clients. Similar integrated MEPT service offering and sustainability emphasis make it a strong regional peer to KBSO.
• Schmidt Associates: Indianapolis-based architecture and engineering firm with extensive Indiana civic, education, and healthcare portfolio. Comparable regional peer competing for the same Indiana public-sector and institutional MEPT/architecture work as KBSO.
• ME Companies: ME Companies is an Ohio-based MEP engineering firm serving K-12, higher education, healthcare, and government clients across the Midwest. Direct comparable to KBSO in integrated mechanical/electrical/plumbing design, regional Midwest footprint, and similar project scale.
• Heapy Engineering: Heapy Engineering is a Dayton, Ohio-based MEP firm with a strong sustainability and high-performance building practice. Comparable to KBSO in energy-focused MEP consulting, education/healthcare verticals, and integrated delivery model.
• Rundell Ernstberger Associates: Indianapolis-based architecture and engineering firm with a strong K-12 and civic client base in Indiana. Comparable to KBSO as a Carmel/Indianapolis-region design firm serving overlapping education and government verticals.

Regional players

• DLZ: DLZ is an Indiana-headquartered full-service engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with significant public-sector work. Comparable as a regional Indiana design firm overlapping in municipal and education infrastructure, though broader in scope than KBSO's MEPT focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kbso-consulting-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/kbso_consulting
• Xx.com/kbsoengineering

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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