Havel

What Havel does

Havel is a regional facility services contractor specializing in HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems for mission-critical environments. Founded circa 1950 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company operates as a division of Shambaugh & Son, L.P., itself a subsidiary of EMCOR Group Inc. (NYSE: EME). Havel designs, installs, operates, and maintains integrated building automation systems (BAS/BMS), HVAC controls, electrical power management systems (EPMS), and custom-fabricated control panels, primarily for healthcare, education, data center, manufacturing, and entertainment customers. Its technology backbone combines Schneider Electric BAS platforms with proprietary UA/UL panel fabrication and 24/7 alarm monitoring across multi-protocol integrations. Notable engagements include the University of Notre Dame (76 facilities since 1978), Parkview Health system facilities (multiple sites), the NTT 240 MW Mesa data center campus, and Western Michigan University (7 million sqft across 65 buildings).

Havel generates revenue through four streams: project-based construction and installation services, recurring maintenance and service contracts (including multi-year agreements with 24/7 dispatch), custom panel fabrication, and over-the-counter parts sales (notably Schneider Electric components). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales delivered through seven regional offices across Indiana, Michigan, and Arizona, supplemented by national account capabilities through EMCOR Group. Pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly disclosed. The customer base skews toward healthcare (primary), education (primary), data centers (primary), with secondary exposure to manufacturing and entertainment/hospitality; relationships with anchor customers like Notre Dame and Frontier Data Center span 30–50+ years, indicating high retention but meaningful single-customer concentration. In 2023, Havel expanded its building automation footprint by absorbing Commercial Control Systems as the CCS Havel division.

Name

Havel

Legal name

Havel (division of Shambaugh & Son, L.P.)

Website

https://havelemcor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Havel is a regional HVAC, electrical, and building automation contractor serving healthcare, education, data center, manufacturing, and entertainment clients across the U.S. Midwest and Southwest. It operates as a division of Shambaugh & Son within EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation and Facility Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting (IMAFALAE), Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• HVAC mechanical services
• Electrical power management
• Facility maintenance contracts
• Controls integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Installation Services: Design, installation, and fabrication services for HVAC systems, building automation, electrical systems, and controls
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and service contracts for HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems with 24/7 emergency dispatch
3. Panel Fabrication: Custom panel fabrication in UA/UL-approved shops for control systems and electrical distribution
4. Parts Sales: Over-the-counter parts sales including Schneider Electric components for HVAC and building automation systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Havel provides single-source facility solutions encompassing the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems for commercial, healthcare, education, data center, manufacturing, and entertainment facilities. The company's core offering centers on integrated building automation systems (BAS/BMS) that unify HVAC, lighting, electrical, and mechanical subsystems with 24/7 monitoring and ongoing service support, complemented by custom panel fabrication and Schneider Electric-certified controls integration.

Product overview

Havel is a facilities solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of building systems services including HVAC, electrical, and building automation. The core offering centers on building automation systems (BAS) that integrate HVAC, electrical, lighting, and other building controls for centralized facility management. Supporting services include mechanical and electrical installation, custom panel fabrication, 24/7 maintenance and alarm monitoring, and specialized solutions such as K-12 security, indoor air quality, and decarbonization. The portfolio is delivered through multiple divisions including CCS Havel (building automation and energy services), with national coverage through the EMCOR Group network. The company also offers over-the-counter parts sales including Schneider Electric components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Automation Design, installation, and integration of building automation systems (BAS/BMS) that unify HVAC, electrical, lighting, and other building systems for centralized control and monitoring across commercial, healthcare, education, and data center facilities.
• Mechanical Services Comprehensive HVAC mechanical services including system installation, maintenance, retrofit, and indoor air quality solutions such as UV-C lamp technology, NPBI ionization, duct cleaning, and air filter upgrades for high-performance environments.
• Electrical Services Full-scope electrical installation, maintenance, and power quality management services for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Healthcare Facilities Services Specialized building automation and controls tailored for healthcare environments including hospitals, medical office buildings, and specialty hospitals, integrating HVAC, ventilation, medical gases, water, and alarm systems under Joint Commission compliance requirements.
• Maintenance and Service 24/7 ongoing maintenance, repair, and service support for HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems through regional offices with emergency dispatch and service contracts.
• Panel Fabrication Custom control panel fabrication through a 2,600-square-foot UA/UL-approved shop for temperature controls, process controls, and PLC-based systems.
• Power Quality Management Electrical power quality monitoring and management for data centers and mission-critical facilities, covering generators, power distribution units, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptable power supplies.
• Retrofit Services Upgrading and modernizing existing HVAC controls, building automation, and energy management systems to consolidate legacy controllers onto single platforms and improve energy efficiency.
• Over-the-Counter Parts Sales Critical parts procurement for mission-critical systems, including Schneider Electric components (e.g., processor module M580), with faster, easier, and more cost-effective access via regional offices and a dedicated parts portal.
• Security Systems Security and life safety systems including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, mass notification, and K-12 specific solutions (AI-based analytics cameras, license plate readers, intercoms, vape/noise detection) for commercial and educational facilities.
• National Extended Services Extended service capabilities available across multiple locations through EMCOR Group's national network, providing consistent delivery for multi-site enterprise accounts.
• Building Operations Services Comprehensive building operations support including 24/7 alarm monitoring, ongoing system monitoring, and facility management tied to centralized oversight of BAS-connected equipment and environmental conditions.
• Decarbonization Solutions Services aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of HVAC equipment and building systems, improving efficiency, promoting sustainability, and reducing carbon footprint without sacrificing performance.
• CCS Havel Building Automation and Energy Services Building automation, maintenance, and energy services delivered through the CCS Havel division based in Saginaw, Michigan, adding expertise and additional capacity to Havel's regional service portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through variable air volume conversions and advanced energy management systems across campus facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EMCOR Group, Inc.coreOthersEMCOR Group is the parent company of Havel. Havel operates as a division of Shambaugh & Son, L.P., which is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME). This relationship provides Havel with national scale, shared services, training facilities, and access to other EMCOR divisions for integrated project delivery.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSchneider Electric is a key technology partner providing building automation platforms and components. Havel is certified by Schneider Electric across all current and legacy product lines. Havel serves as Schneider Electric's most tenured and experienced building controls partner in the U.S., awarded contracts for NTT data centers through Schneider Electric. Havel also carries and sells Schneider Electric parts through its over-the-counter parts program.
• NTT Ltd (Global Data Centers)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHavel has been awarded contracts for NTT Global Data Center Campus PH 1, 2, and 3 through Schneider Electric. Havel serves as the building controls and building automation partner for the Mesa, Arizona campus targeting LEED certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global incumbent in HVAC equipment, building automation (Metasys), security and services — directly competes with Havel on commercial, healthcare and data center contracts with bundled hardware-plus-service offerings.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Building automation (Honeywell Forge / Niagara), HVAC controls and security incumbent frequently competing against Havel on large healthcare, campus and mission-critical projects with vertically integrated offerings.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Major BAS/HVAC vendor (Desigo, APOGEE) and services provider that competes with specialty integrators like Havel for healthcare, university and data center automation contracts at a global scale.
• Automated Logic (Carrier): BAS product manufacturer (Carrier/UTC) supplying controllers, software and partner-integrated delivery to the same healthcare, education and commercial customers Havel serves — broader incumbent with product-led model rather than pure integration.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building automation incumbent (Trane/Thermo King) competing with Havel on mechanical contracting and controls service work for the same enterprise and institutional end markets.

Emerging players

• Cougar Automation: Regional BAS and controls integrator serving commercial and industrial facilities — a smaller emerging player with partial overlap to Havel's service mix in select geographies.

Direct peers

• Climatec: Building automation and energy management systems integrator owned by Bosch, serving healthcare, education, data centers and commercial real estate — directly comparable in integration-led delivery, Schneider-ecosystem work and recurring service revenue.
• Shambaugh & Son: Sister division of Havel under EMCOR Group, providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls contracting across the Midwest — the closest comparable operating unit given shared parent, similar services, and overlapping geographic presence.
• Albireo Energy: Specialty building automation, energy services and systems integrator serving healthcare, data centers, education and commercial facilities — directly comparable to Havel in customer verticals, integration-led model, and Schneider/Trane/Honeywell platform certifications.
• Convergint Technologies: Large-scale systems integrator delivering building automation, security, fire/life safety and communications across commercial and institutional customers — directly comparable scope and customer overlap with Havel's automation/security service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EMCORgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/emcorgroupinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/havel-brothers
• Instagraminstagram.com/emcor_group_inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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