What Goldman Copeland does

Goldman Copeland Associates, PC, Consulting Engineers is a New York City-headquartered mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) consulting engineering firm founded in 1968. It serves commercial real estate owners, healthcare systems, universities, cultural institutions, and government/public-sector clients across the New York metropolitan area, with deep specialization in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and historic preservation engineering. Documented project history spans landmark buildings including the Empire State Building (lobby restoration and ongoing MEP work), Grand Central Terminal (3,000-ton chiller plant and 150,000 SF retail renovation), Carnegie Hall (full HVAC and FP replacement), the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian at the Alexander Hamilton Custom House, and the World Trade Center electrical busway for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

The firm's service portfolio spans core MEP/FP engineering design, energy audits and retro-commissioning, LEED documentation, and regulatory compliance advisory. Proprietary and differentiated technical capabilities include the Geothermal Screening Tool (a digital feasibility tool for NYC buildings, ACEC New York Platinum Award 2018, Environmental Category), steam optimization panel methodology for legacy NYC steam-driven cooling plants (qualifying under Con Edison rebate programs), VRF and under-floor air distribution implementations, and a Part 494 Refrigerant Management Service launched November 2025 in response to NY State hydrofluorocarbon regulations. The firm has completed energy audits and retro-commissioning for more than 100 million square feet of commercial properties and NYSERDA FlexTech-funded energy studies for over 50 million square feet, with quantified outcomes including $580,000 in annual savings at 350 Park Avenue (Vornado) and 30% energy reduction at Penn South Central Plant.

Revenue is generated on a professional services model with project-based engineering fees, on-call retainer contracts, and energy-study consulting engagements scoped and quoted per engagement. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed by principals and senior engineers directly to property owners, hospital networks, universities, and public agencies; lead generation flows from regulatory expertise visibility, industry-association standing (ACEC, ASHRAE, AEE), thought leadership in trade publications, and NYSERDA FlexTech program referrals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Anchor clients include Vornado Realty Trust (35+ years), Empire State Realty Trust, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, Hackensack University Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, JPMorgan Chase, Carnegie Hall, Metro-North Railroad, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Name

Goldman Copeland

Legal name

Goldman Copeland Associates, PC, Consulting Engineers

Website

https://goldmancopeland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Goldman Copeland is a New York City consulting engineering firm founded in 1968 that provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) design, energy audit, and decarbonization advisory services for commercial real estate, healthcare, education, cultural, and government clients across the metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

MEP Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Risk Management Consulting (Enterprise & Operational Risk) (FSAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Supply Chain & Product Carbon Advisory (Scope 3 Procurement, PCF Support) (EUABADAJ)

Keywords

• MEP engineering services
• Energy auditing consulting
• Building decarbonization services
• Fire protection design
• HVAC consulting engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Goldman Copeland generates revenue through professional engineering consulting fees for MEP/FP design, energy audits, retro-commissioning, and regulatory compliance advisory services. Engagement types include project-based design fees, on-call retainer contracts, and energy study consulting. Revenue is driven by project scope, building size/complexity, and ongoing client relationships with major property owners and institutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Goldman Copeland is a New York City-based consulting engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection (FP) engineering design services for commercial real estate, healthcare, educational, cultural, and government facilities. The firm also delivers energy audits, retro-commissioning, LEED documentation, NYSERDA FlexTech consulting, and specialized regulatory compliance services such as the Part 494 Refrigerant Management Service and the proprietary Geothermal Screening Tool.

Product overview

Goldman Copeland is a consulting engineering firm offering a portfolio of MEP/FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection) engineering services primarily for commercial real estate in New York City. Their core services include MEP/FP engineering design, energy audits and retro-commissioning, and LEED documentation. They have developed specialized offerings including the Part 494 Refrigerant Management Service for HFC compliance and a proprietary Geothermal Screening Tool for NYC buildings. As an approved NYSERDA FlexTech consultant, they help clients access state incentives for energy efficiency projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MEP/FP Engineering Services Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection engineering consulting and design services for new construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects. Targeted at commercial real estate owners, hospitals, universities, museums, and government agencies in the New York metropolitan area.
• Energy Audits and Retro-commissioning Comprehensive ASHRAE Level II energy audits, retro-commissioning studies, and energy efficiency consulting to identify savings opportunities and implement performance improvements. Targeted at commercial property owners seeking to reduce energy costs and comply with NYC Local Law 97 and NY State climate regulations.
• LEED Documentation Services MEP-related LEED documentation support for buildings seeking LEED certification, including LEED for Existing Buildings. Targeted at developers, building owners, and institutions pursuing green building certification.
• NYSERDA FlexTech Consulting End-to-end NYSERDA FlexTech program application management and subsidized energy study consulting for commercial buildings in New York State. Targeted at commercial property owners seeking state incentives for energy efficiency projects.
• Part 494 Refrigerant Management Service Compliance service for New York State DEC's amended Part 494 regulation on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), including initial refrigerant equipment survey, registration on the state platform, and mandated periodic monitoring and reporting. Targeted at commercial property owners operating large and medium-size refrigerant equipment.
• Geothermal Screening Tool Proprietary digital screening tool that assesses whether geothermal energy is geologically suitable and economically feasible for any building in New York City. Targeted at commercial property owners and institutions evaluating geothermal system implementation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual savings of $580,000 and 18,154,432 kBtu at 350 Park Avenue with 100% ROI in under four years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered notable, project-level and core.

• Equity ResidentialnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Goldman Copeland led a team including Equity Residential and Ruhl Technology in the NYSERDA Empire Building Challenge, a $50 million initiative to advance a climate-friendly building stock in New York.
• Ruhl TechnologynotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Part of the Goldman Copeland-led team in the NYSERDA Empire Building Challenge, working alongside Equity Residential on climate-friendly building retrofits.
• Disney (for Frozen production)project-levelImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Goldman Copeland provided HVAC stage cooling design as part of the complete upgrade of St. James Theatre HVAC infrastructure, specifically engineered for Disney's new production of Frozen.
• Legacy Health Care Partnersproject-levelStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Goldman Copeland partnered with Legacy Health Care Partners as part of Hackensack University Medical Center's comprehensive upgrade of the former Pascack Valley Hospital, providing MEP/FP engineering services for the 425,000 SF facility.
• NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGoldman Copeland is an approved NYSERDA FlexTech consultant, handling the entire NYSERDA application process for commercial property owners seeking subsidized energy studies. The firm also piloted a statewide energy-saving initiative with NYSERDA. The FlexTech program incentivizes energy efficiency studies for commercial buildings in New York State.
• Con EdisonnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoldman Copeland worked with Con Edison to establish that the firm's proprietary steam optimization panel system qualifies for rebates under Con Edison's demand-management program, enabling client cost savings.
• PSE&G (Public Service Electric and Gas)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoldman Copeland worked with PSE&G (a PSE&G company) to implement programs to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vanderweil Engineers: Boston-based MEP/FP engineering consulting firm serving higher education, healthcare, science & technology, and commercial real estate clients. Comparable to Goldman Copeland in service portfolio, energy services practice, and Northeast institutional client base.
• Syska Hennessy Group: National MEP engineering consulting firm with a strong NYC presence, providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and energy services across commercial, healthcare, and mission-critical facilities. Comparable to Goldman Copeland in core service offering and target verticals, with broader geographic footprint.
• ME Engineers: MEP engineering consulting firm specializing in complex commercial, performing arts, sports, and cultural buildings. Comparable to Goldman Copeland in its focus on high-profile building types, MEP-centric service offering, and emphasis on acoustics/environmental performance.
• Affiliated Engineers (AEI): National MEP engineering consulting firm with strong healthcare, higher education, and science & technology practices. Comparable to Goldman Copeland in its integrated MEP-plus-energy-services model and emphasis on technically demanding institutional projects.
• AKF Group: MEP and energy engineering consulting firm serving healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and commercial real estate clients. Comparable to Goldman Copeland in its integrated MEP-plus-energy-services model and strong presence in NYC institutional and commercial markets.
• Cosentini Associates (a Tetra Tech company): NYC-headquartered MEP engineering consulting firm with deep expertise in high-rise commercial, healthcare, and cultural buildings. Highly comparable to Goldman Copeland in service mix, NYC real estate client base, and historic preservation work.
• Jaros, Baum & Bolles: NYC-based MEP engineering consulting firm founded in 1927 with deep expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design for commercial, healthcare, and cultural buildings. Directly comparable to Goldman Copeland in target market, service portfolio, and NYC-centric operating model.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global professional services consultancy with a large MEP, energy, and sustainability practice serving commercial, healthcare, and transportation infrastructure clients. Competes with Goldman Copeland for NYC decarbonization and LL97 advisory work as part of a vastly larger portfolio of engineering and environmental services.
• Buro Happold: Global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with MEP, structural, and sustainability practices serving commercial real estate, cultural, and healthcare clients. Overlaps with Goldman Copeland in NYC MEP and decarbonization work but operates as a much broader full-service consultancy with international footprint.
• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with substantial MEP, sustainability, and building performance practices serving commercial real estate, healthcare, and cultural institutions. Overlaps with Goldman Copeland in MEP design and decarbonization advisory but offers a much broader portfolio of engineering and consulting services globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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