Commercial, Retail & Institutional
Successful Design with Global Reach
Innovative architecture and reliable function come together in designs that focus on achieving project-specific goals. From data centers and on-site power to workplaces and sustainable facilities, our integrated teams bring your vision to life.
What We Do
#1
in Power (ENR 2025)
#1
in Data Center Engineering Firms (BD&C Giants 400 2025)
#8
in Top 100 Design-Build Firms (ENR 2025)
#15
in Commercial Offices Design Firms (ENR 2023)
#7
in Top 500 Design Firms (ENR 2025)
Top of Mind
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Experience High Design and Quality Build
Thoughtful projects can transform a community and redefine a culture. We are committed to collaborative thinking and intentional placemaking.
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Integrated Solutions for Data Center Design and Construction
Data centers are storing and processing more information than ever. They must be resilient, high-performing, energy-efficient, flexible, scalable and reliable.
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Case Study
Geo-Exchange System Powers Princeton’s Path to Carbon Neutrality
Princeton University transformed its campus energy system through an electrified geo-exchange network and thermal storage. The TIGER system replaces steam-based heating, cuts emissions, improves effic...
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White Paper
Creating a Contingency Plan Gives a Road Map During Emergencies
Sudden emergencies on college campuses can halt day-to-day operations and result in unplanned expenses. But there’s a way to prepare for the problems before they happen.
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White Paper
Fluid Dynamics: Liquid Cooling’s Role in the Future of Data Centers
The demand for data is higher than ever and driving the need for more efficient data centers. Liquid cooling technology is helping to transform data centers by revolutionizing these centers’ infrastru...
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White Paper
Beyond Surveys: How Human-Centered Standards Can Improve the Patient Experience in Healthcare
Understanding human experience is a fundamental step in the transformation toward more patient-centered care models, and developing new avenues for enhancing the quality of patient experiences has eme...
What We Do
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Air Quality & Noise
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Architecture
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Aviation
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Campus & District Energy
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Commercial Buildings
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Commissioning (Cx)
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Construction
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Consumer Products
Projects
Airport System R-22 Refrigerant Replacement Program
Healthcare Campus Expansion Program
KC Streetcar Riverfront Pavilion
Utility System Modernization & Decarbonization Program
Light Lab Science Center Exhibit
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Burns & McDonnell Promotes Leaders to Vice President to Advance Client Outcomes and Growth
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Burns & McDonnell Evolves Leadership to Prepare for the Future
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Why Industrial Developers Are Turning to On-Site Energy
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Kansas City unveils new streetcar station design for Berkley Riverfront