Alderson Engineering

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Alderson Engineering.

Today we celebrate the workers who built this country and continue to build it every day. From the engineers and architects to the tradespeople in the field, this industry runs on dedication, skill, and craftsmanship.

We're proud to be part of it. Enjoy the long weekend with the people who matter most.

09/01/2026

Things that arrived before fall did: Halloween decorations at Home Depot, pumpkin spice at Starbucks, and apparently our office decor. 🍂

08/31/2026

Back-to-school season is one of our favorites.

At Alderson Engineering, we've had the privilege of working on K-12 education projects like Bryn Athyn Church School right here in our own backyard, and there's something especially meaningful about engineering spaces where children learn and grow.

When we design MEP systems for schools, we're not just thinking about mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. We're thinking about the kids... Are the classrooms comfortable? Is the air quality good? Is the lighting right for learning? Are the spaces safe?

The best school buildings create environments where students can focus on what matters because everything behind the walls works exactly as it should.

Here's to a great school year for students, teachers, and families across the region. 🎒

Learn more about our K-12 education projects at AldersonEngineering.com

08/28/2026

Pumpkin Spice Lattes have been out for all of 2 days, and they've already found their way into the office. I wonder who this one belongs to?

08/27/2026

Plumbing fact: it's older than you think. The first known systems date back over 4,000 years to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

The planning and design look a little different, but the general concept is still the same

08/25/2026

The work you don't see is often the work that matters most. Behind every set of drawings is a team solving issues most people never think about.

Details. Drawings. Deadlines. This is where MEP design happens, one system at a time. We're proud of our team that makes it look easy.

Learn more about what we do at AldersonEngineering.com

08/24/2026

Back-to-school season is one of our favorites.

At Alderson Engineering, we've had the privilege of working on K-12 education projects like Bryn Athyn Church School right here in our own backyard, and there's something especially meaningful about engineering spaces where children learn and grow.

When we design MEP systems for schools, we're not just thinking about mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. We're thinking about the kids... Are the classrooms comfortable? Is the air quality good? Is the lighting right for learning? Are the spaces safe?

The best school buildings create environments where students can focus on what matters because everything behind the walls works exactly as it should.

Here's to a great school year for students, teachers, and families across the region. 🎒

Learn more about our K-12 education projects at AldersonEngineering.com

08/20/2026

Did you know? According to the U.S. Department of Energy. HVAC systems can account for up to 40% of a commercial building's total energy use.

Smart mechanical design isn't just about comfort; it's about long-term cost control. Getting the design right from day one makes all the difference.

Our team designs MEP systems built for real-world performance. Learn more about what we do at AldersonEngineering.com

08/19/2026

Coulter Place. Ardmore, PA.

Five stories. 131 apartments. 19,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. One level of below-grade parking. And a full suite of amenity spaces designed to keep residents connected day and night.

Alderson Engineering was proud to provide MEP engineering services for Coulter Place, a LEED Gold-certified mixed-use development in the heart of Suburban Square on the Main Line.

Projects like this one remind us why we love what we do. When thoughtful design and reliable building systems come together, the result is a place people are proud to call home.

learn more about what we do at AldersonEngineering.com

08/18/2026

Geothermal heating and cooling for a Philadelphia school?

Philadelphia Gas Works recently commissioned a feasibility study exploring whether a geothermal system could heat and cool John F. McCloskey Elementary School and the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center in Cedarbrook at a lower long-term cost than conventional HVAC.

Our own Principal Neal Babcock was asked to weigh in: "Geothermal systems reduce the total energy consumption to heat and cool the building."

Geothermal energy is not a new concept, but its application in Philadelphia's public schools could serve as a blueprint for how the city heats and cools its buildings for years to come. We're proud to be part of that conversation along with Philadelphia Gas Works.

Read the full story at philadelphia.today/2026/08/philadelphia-school-geothermal-heating-cooling-study

A new feasibility study finds a geothermal system could heat and cool a Philadelphia school and rec center for less than oil heat.