Harwood Engineering Consultants

What Harwood Engineering Consultants does

Harwood Engineering Consultants, Ltd. is a privately held, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm headquartered at 255 N 21st St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operating continuously for over 40 years. The firm delivers integrated building-systems engineering across nine coordinated disciplines: civil engineering, landscape architecture, structural engineering, mechanical (HVAC) engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing and fire protection, lighting design, and specialty services (commissioning, energy modeling, ADA compliance, alternative-energy design). The core technology stack is Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit-based authoring combined with 3D clash detection, which allows cross-discipline coordination (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, landscape) under one roof — a positioning the firm explicitly markets as a substitute for multi-firm coordination. Project delivery is offered through three models: architect-led, direct-to-owner, and design-assist sub-consultant to general contractors, with hands-on principal involvement from RFP through ribbon-cutting.

The firm generates revenue exclusively through project-based professional services fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are scoped per project and negotiated against milestones, with no standardized rate card. Engagement size ranges from elementary-school plumbing fixtures to large institutional campuses exceeding $90 million in construction value (e.g., the $90M Soaky Mountain Waterpark, $120M Potawatomi Casino expansion, $25M Green County Family YMCA). Customers span architects (Gensler, Zimmerman, InSite), private developers, Fortune-class industrial manufacturers (Wacker Neuson since 1986, Putzmeister since 1994, GEA, JAX, Green Bay Packaging), municipalities (Milwaukee County, City of New Berlin, Rock County, MCTS), health systems (Advocate Aurora, Versiti), higher education (Concordia, UW-Madison, Madison College), worship organizations, and hospitality/resort operators (Kalahari, Wilderness, Camelback, Potawatomi, FireKeepers). Geographic footprint is concentrated in Wisconsin with active projects across IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, PA, NY, OK, TN, and NC, supported by nationwide structural licensure.

The GTM motion is sales-led and project-based: prospective clients reach Harwood through inbound website contact forms, architect/contractor referrals, or direct municipal engagement. There is no evidence of paid digital advertising, marketplace listings, channel resellers, or external investors. Distribution rests on demonstrated project work (70+ named case studies across 9 verticals), industry awards (CMAA 2001, Aquatics International 2020 Dream Design, WWA 2020 Leading Edge, SEAWI 2025, WMA 2025), and trade-association visibility (IFMA Southeast Wisconsin). The firm is organized around Principals and Associates — President Thomas B. Olejniczak, PE, LEED AP leads, with Vice Presidents and Senior Associates directing each engineering discipline — and shows no signs of outside capital, parent ownership, or recapitalization activity.

Name

Harwood Engineering Consultants

Legal name

Harwood Engineering Consultants, Ltd.

Website

https://hecl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harwood Engineering Consultants is a privately held, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, providing integrated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, and landscape architecture design services to architects, building owners, private developers, and municipalities across the Midwest and select U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-disciplinary Building Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Multi-disciplinary engineering consulting
• Building systems engineering
• Structural engineering services
• MEP engineering design
• Civil site engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering consulting fees: Project-based professional services fees for multi-disciplinary building systems engineering across new construction and renovation. Engagements range from simple elementary school plumbing to $90M+ waterparks and large institutional campuses; delivered via traditional architect-led, direct-to-owner, or contractor design-assist delivery.
2. Design-assist / sub-consultant services to contractors: Design-assist engagements provided as a sub-consultant to general contractors for large, complex, or fast-track design-build projects in markets including waterparks, healthcare, manufacturing, and municipal infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Harwood Engineering Consultants is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that delivers integrated building-systems engineering for new construction and renovation projects. Under one roof, it provides Civil, Landscape Architecture, Structural, Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection, Lighting Design, and Specialty Services (commissioning, energy modeling, ADA, alternative energy) coordinated via BIM and 3D clash detection, delivered via architect-led, direct-to-owner, or contractor design-assist models.

Product overview

Harwood Engineering Consultants is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm offering an integrated suite of building-systems engineering services — delivered as coordinated service lines rather than a single software product or platform. Their portfolio comprises eight engineering service lines — Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing & Fire Protection, Lighting Design, and Specialty Services — which are brought together under one roof and coordinated across disciplines using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit. Each service line operates as a distinct offering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering for HVAC load calculations and central plant design; Electrical Engineering for power distribution and solar PV from 10 kW to 1 MW; Structural Engineering for steel, concrete, timber, and adaptive reuse; Lighting Design for thematic interior/exterior schemes) while Specialty Services (commissioning, energy modeling, ADA compliance, alternative energy) extends the offering into facility assessment and sustainability work. The firm serves markets including Commercial, Community & Cultural, Education, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality & Recreation, Housing, Industrial & Technology, and Worship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Full-service civil engineering for new construction and renovation projects, including site surveys, conceptual site design, due diligence, site development and redevelopment plans, grading, parking lot design, subdivision planning, sanitary sewer and lift station design, watermain design, permitting (WDNR wetlands, Chapter 30, NOI, NOT, MMSD, WisDOT, SEWRP), stormwater management, bio-infiltration/wet/dry pond design, erosion control, roadway design, park and pathway design, and grant application assistance. For building owners, developers, architects, and municipalities.
• Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture services including master planning, site design, plazas and public spaces, streetscapes, green infrastructure, park planning and design, green roofs, planting plans, and athletic facilities. The team collaborates with architects and engineers to create cohesive outdoor spaces. For building owners, developers, municipalities, and educational institutions.
• Structural Engineering Structural engineering services covering conventional steel joist/girder framing, composite floor systems, reinforced/post-tension/precast/masonry concrete design, conventional and heavy timber framing, mass timber/CLT framing, shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, adaptive reuse and renovations, condition assessments, peer reviews, storm shelter design, custom steel truss design, foundations for PEMB, industrial crane and equipment support, and specialty steel structures. For architects, owners, and developers across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and worship markets, with nationwide licensure.
• Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering Full HVAC design for new and remodeled buildings including scope and design-assist documents, design-build assistance with contractors, HVAC load calculations and analysis, energy modeling and analysis, evaluation of existing systems (Facility Condition Assessments), sustainable design evaluation and implementation, BIM and 3-D clash detection coordination, controlled-environment room HVAC design, and central chilled and hot water plant design. Specialty capabilities for manufacturing, labs, microelectronics, and vivaria with particulate/humidity/temperature/pressurization control. For building owners, architects, healthcare, education, government, and industrial clients.
• Electrical Engineering Comprehensive electrical design services including development of scope documents, evaluation of existing electrical systems (Facility Condition Assessments), coordination with utility companies, LEED documentation, BIM and 3-D clash detection, carbon-zero and solar photovoltaic design from 10 kilowatts to 1 Megawatt, power-quality solutions, and design-assist services for fast-track design-build projects. For building owners, architects, government, healthcare, education, and industrial clients.
• Plumbing & Fire Protection Plumbing and fire protection design including water treatment systems, pure water systems, pressure booster systems, acid waste and vent systems, medical gas systems, clean room process distribution, fire protection systems, LEED design (water reclaim and solar hot water), LEED documentation, compressed air, BIM, and Facility Condition Assessments. For healthcare, correctional, industrial, education, and commercial facility clients.
• Lighting Design Complete interior and exterior lighting design from schematic design to construction including thematic lighting design, construction administration with fixture aiming, lighting fixture specifications, lighting control design, illuminance/egress/energy calculations, energy/ROI analysis, LEED and Focus on Energy documentation, Revit design, and mock-ups to verify lighting concepts. For architects, owners, worship, hospitality, education, and commercial clients seeking architect-led, theme-driven lighting design.
• Specialty Services Specialized services including ADA site compliance, alternative energy sources (solar, photovoltaic, wind, geothermal), clash detection, commissioning, custom luxury homes, energy modeling (energy recovery/alternative, existing facilities analysis, facade inspection/restoration, life cycle costing/economics/rebates, parking structure evaluations/restoration), and sustainable design/LEED. For building owners, developers, municipalities, and institutions seeking sustainability, commissioning, and energy-efficiency expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• $90M Soaky Mountain Waterpark delivered within 2% of original budget and met the 12-month schedule (per client testimonial).
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers42 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major recurring collaborator, recurring architectural partner, recurring construction partner, long-term flagship client/partner, project-specific strategic partners, project-specific technology partner and community / industry association involvement.

• Genslermajor recurring collaboratorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect of record on the Allspring Milwaukee office project; client testimonial from Sean Sample (Gensler Project Manager) cites the Harwood MEP/FP/lighting team's collaborative resolution of underground plumbing obstructions and HVAC adjustments while maintaining Gensler's design intent.
• Zimmerman Architectural Studiosrecurring architectural partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect of record on Brookfield Christian Reformed Church master plan; cited in testimonial as collaborator on integrated multi-discipline engineering work across faith, hospitality, and recreation projects.
• InSite Architectsrecurring architectural partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPresident Dawn Wieczorek, AIA, NCARB endorses Harwood's structural engineers for flexibility, helpful structural system suggestions, and rapid response to owner/developer plan changes.
• VJS Construction Servicesrecurring construction partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral contractor on the VEIT Wisconsin headquarters and the Milwaukee County North Shop projects; collaborates as design-build partner with Harwood providing structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and lighting design.
• Wacker Neuson America Corporationlong-term flagship client/partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering relationship since 1986 across multiple facility expansions, training centers, and campus improvements at the Menomonee Falls headquarters; supported Wacker Neuson's "North America 2030" capacity expansion plan.
• WhiteWater West Industries (WhiteWater) and ADG (Aquatic Development Group)project-specific strategic partnersStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the engineering for the Rafter's Rage first-of-its-kind six-person raft ride at Soaky Mountain Waterpark, delivering over 700 horsepower and integrating ride control, safety, and telecom systems.
• Nova Busproject-specific technology partnerOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of the three Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) charged by the MCTS Connect 1 BRT heavy vehicle chargers Harwood engineered; tailored to MCTS requirements with up to 247-mile range per charge.
• IFMA (International Facility Management Association) Southeast Wisconsin Chaptercommunity / industry association involvementGTM or Marketing PartnerKaren Sabich serves as Program Committee Chair organizing facility tours; awarded the 2025 Judy Vandervest Award at the chapter's annual dinner for these contributions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Affiliated Engineers (AEI): Larger national MEP engineering consulting firm with deep healthcare, higher-education, science/technology, and cultural-institution practices. Competes with Harwood on larger institutional and healthcare MEP commissions and has the scale to win projects Harwood cannot.
• IMEG Corporation: Major U.S. engineering design firm (successor to KJWW and Clark Engineering) with full MEP, structural, civil, and technology disciplines. National footprint and healthcare/education/civic expertise overlap directly with Harwood's service lines and target verticals.
• Mead & Hunt: Mid-sized national architecture/engineering firm with strong aviation, water, transportation, and civic practices. Comparable in size and multi-discipline consulting model, with overlap on municipal and infrastructure clients.
• KJWW / IMEG (legacy comparison): Predecessor firm to IMEG with deep Midwest engineering roots, providing a benchmark for how a regional multi-discipline firm scales into a national platform — a relevant strategic comparison point for Harwood's growth trajectory.

Direct peers

• Pierce Engineers: Milwaukee-area structural engineering firm serving commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial markets. Direct overlap with Harwood's structural engineering service line and shared Wisconsin client base.
• raSmith: Brookfield, WI-based multi-discipline engineering and surveying firm offering structural, civil, municipal, and land-development services. Same Wisconsin geography and similar mid-market multi-discipline consulting model as Harwood.
• STRAND ASSOCIATES: Wisconsin/Midwest-headquartered engineering firm offering civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and planning services to municipalities, industries, and private developers. Closely comparable multi-discipline mix and regional focus.
• GRAEF: Milwaukee-headquartered multi-disciplinary engineering firm (structural, MEP, civil, transportation, environmental) with comparable size and Wisconsin/Midwest market overlap. Closest geographic and discipline-mix comparable to Harwood, including shared civic and healthcare clients.
• Bloom Companies: Milwaukee-based MEP engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design for commercial, healthcare, education, and government clients — a strong direct competitor on the MEP disciplines Harwood bundles.

Regional players

• EUA (Eppstein Uhen Architects): Milwaukee-based architecture and engineering firm with integrated MEP and structural capabilities, primarily serving corporate, education, healthcare, and developer clients across the Midwest. Architectural-led delivery model differs from Harwood's engineering-led model but customer base and Wisconsin geography overlap directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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