What Newcomb & Boyd does

Newcomb & Boyd, LLP is a privately held, partner-owned multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta with regional offices in Charleston, Jacksonville, and Raleigh-Durham. The firm provides integrated engineering services for complex building projects across eight market sectors — Healthcare, Workplace, Education, Science & Technology, Cultural, Aviation, Hospitality, and Justice — serving enterprise clients such as major hospital systems, universities, federal agencies, corporations, and airport authorities. Its core offering spans twelve service disciplines, including MEP/F engineering, intelligent buildings, commissioning, communications, cybersecurity, sustainability, audiovisual, security, acoustics, lighting, court technology, theatrical systems, and data center QA/QC, delivered through an integrated design approach that coordinates across disciplines rather than operating as siloed practices.

The firm's revenue model is project-based professional services, with engagement typically originating through architectural firm partnerships or direct owner outreach and culminating in contract-based consulting fees; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting architects, building owners, developers, and government entities, supported by thought leadership content marketing, project case studies, industry conferences, and LinkedIn/Instagram presence. The firm holds an AVIXA AVSP Gold certification and contributes to U.S. Courts Design Guide standards, and has supported 35+ sustainability certifications including LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge projects. Notable customers include Emory Healthcare Winship Emory Midtown, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Coca-Cola, Invesco, Norfolk Southern, Delta Air Lines, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Auburn University, Georgia Tech, and the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. In March 2026 the firm participated as a strategic investor in Skema's seed round, signaling interest in AEC-native generative data tooling.

Name

Newcomb & Boyd

Legal name

Newcomb & Boyd, LLP

Website

https://newcomb-boyd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Newcomb & Boyd is an Atlanta-based multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm providing integrated MEP/F, intelligent building, commissioning, cybersecurity, sustainability, audiovisual, and specialty design services across healthcare, education, workplace, and other verticals in the southeastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting fees for design services across MEP/F, intelligent buildings, commissioning, communications, cybersecurity, sustainability, audiovisual, security, acoustics, lighting, court technology, and theatrical systems. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with architectural firms and building owners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Newcomb & Boyd is a professional engineering consulting firm that delivers integrated MEP/F (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection) design along with specialized services including intelligent buildings, commissioning, communications, cybersecurity, sustainability, audiovisual, security, acoustics, lighting, court technology, theatrical, and data center QA/QC for complex building projects. The firm partners with architectural firms and building owners across healthcare, education, workplace, science & technology, cultural, aviation, hospitality, and justice sectors to engineer functional, sustainable, and safe built environments.

Product overview

Newcomb & Boyd is a professional engineering and consulting firm (not a software product company) providing integrated engineering services across multiple disciplines for the built environment. The firm offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including MEP/F (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Fire Protection) as a core offering, complemented by specialized services such as Intelligent Buildings, Commissioning, Communications, Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Audiovisual, Security, Acoustics, Lighting, Court Technology, Theatrical, and Data Center QA/QC. The company operates across eight market sectors: Healthcare, Workplace, Education, Science & Technology, Cultural, Aviation, Hospitality, and Justice. With a 100-year tradition of innovation, the firm combines efficiency, technology, and artistry to shape skylines and build a better future. Services are delivered through an integrated design team approach to eliminate design silos and provide comprehensive solutions from design through construction completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MEP/F Engineering Integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for commercial and institutional buildings, focused on data-driven decisions to engineer systems that make buildings functional, sustainable, and safe.
• Intelligent Buildings Smart building consulting that turns data into action, crosses silos, and empowers owners to control their organization's destiny in the built environment through integrated IT and facilities management solutions.
• Commissioning Services Comprehensive commissioning, retro-commissioning, ongoing performance monitoring, and systems training services, including test-adjust-balance (TAB), primary and secondary containment certification for pharmacies, laboratories, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities.
• Communications Design Network infrastructure design and unified communication systems for seamless information exchange, data sharing, and real-time collaboration, including scalable solutions for growth and technological changes.
• Cybersecurity for Building Systems Cybersecurity solutions for building owners and operators leveraging technology, providing gap analysis, recommendations, continuous commissioning roadmap, education, training, program development, secure by design principles, delivery assurance, and commissioning for OT environments.
• Sustainability Consulting Comprehensive sustainability and wellness services including energy and water consulting, high-performance building design, LEED/WELL/Fitwel/ENERGY STAR/Green Globes certification consulting through the Sustainability Studio.
• Audiovisual Design AV consulting and design services creating immersive experiences for collaboration and communication, including creative systems design, infrastructure development, space planning, project leadership, contract administration, and vendor management. Firm is AVIXA AVSP Gold Certified Provider.
• Security Systems Design Security systems design including access control, video surveillance, mobile credentials, cloud storage and management, AI-driven threat detection, and encryption, with expertise including Professional Engineers, Certified Protection Professionals, and Certified Security Consultants.
• Acoustics Consulting Acoustical consulting including sound isolation infrastructure, evidenced-based design, field testing, modeling, structural vibration analysis, and integration with architecture, interior design, AV, MEP, and structural engineering disciplines.
• Lighting Design Lighting design services enhancing architectural design through solutions that improve visual comfort, safety, productivity, and occupant well-being, balancing energy management, maintenance, technology, and appearance.
• Court Technology Design Specialized courtroom technology systems design for judicial facilities including modern audio systems with assistive listening, language translation, electronic court reporting, video conferencing, and security components, with contributions to U.S. Courts Design Guide and Best Practices Guide.
• Theatrical Consulting Theatrical consulting for venues combining acousticians, AV consultants, lighting designers, and theatrical consultants to harmonize AV and lighting systems, manage theatrical flow, and ensure accessibility for unforgettable audience experiences.
• Data Center QA/QC Quality assurance and quality control services for data center projects including commissioning oversight, technical coordination, and ensuring complex infrastructure operates reliably and efficiently in accordance with industry standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 sustainability certifications assisted including LEED Platinum, Living Building Challenge, and net zero energy projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Burns & McDonnell: Large diversified engineering, architecture, and construction firm with substantial MEP, commissioning, and mission-critical building practices — competes as a broader incumbent across Newcomb & Boyd's verticals.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with significant building engineering (MEP, structures, facades) and intelligent building practices; competes for large institutional and aviation clients.
• HDR: Major architecture, engineering, and consulting firm with deep healthcare, aviation, and higher education building engineering practices — overlapping client base and service breadth.

Direct peers

• BR+A Consulting Engineers: MEP, structural, and technology engineering consultancy with significant lab, healthcare, and higher education exposure — directly comparable in building systems consulting.
• Heapy Engineering: MEP and commissioning-focused engineering firm with established sustainability practice; competes for similar higher education, healthcare, and government building projects.
• Syska Hennessy Group: Multi-disciplinary MEP and intelligent building engineering consulting firm with comparable service breadth across complex commercial, healthcare, aviation, and mission-critical projects; competes head-to-head on the same project types as Newcomb & Boyd.
• Affiliated Engineers Inc. (AEI): Engineering consultancy focused on MEP, lighting, and commissioning for high-performance buildings including labs, healthcare, and cultural venues — directly comparable scope and consulting model.
• ME Engineers: Specialist MEP, lighting, AV, and acoustics engineering firm serving sports, entertainment, convention, and cultural facilities — overlapping service portfolio and consulting delivery.
• CMTA: Engineering consultancy with strong MEP, energy, and sustainability practices serving healthcare, higher education, and commercial clients; competes in similar high-performance building engineering work.

Regional players

• TLC Engineering Solutions: MEP and infrastructure engineering firm with strong southeastern US presence and deep healthcare, aviation, and commercial portfolio overlapping with Newcomb & Boyd's regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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