Markets We Serve
Commercial
Mechanical Engineering commercial markets cover a broad array of facilities serving various market sectors including hospitality, multi-family housing, retail, and office buildings. Each of these sectors has its own set of unique design requirements. In response, our team focuses on providing building system solutions that are operationally flexible, efficient, and sustainable.
Restaurant Experience
Detroit Events Center – Olympia Development Detroit, MI
Republic Restaurant Detroit, MI
Oak and Reel Restaurant Detroit, MI
Parks and Rec. Restaurant Detroit, MI
Gold Cash Gold Detroit, MI
Our/Detroit Vodka Detroit, MI
Detroit Distillery Detroit, MI
Canton Village Grille Farmington Hills, MI
Ford Motor Company – Cafeteria Birmingham, MI
Retail Project Experience
Fairlane Meadows Tenant Fit-Out Dearborn, MI
Novi Town Center – Jewelry Warehouse Novi, MI
Village of Rochester Hills – Tenant Fit-Out Novi, MI
Wonderland Village Mall – Tenant Fit-Out Livonia, MI
Murray’s Auto Store Detroit, MI
Model T Plaza Detroit, MI
West Village Mixed Use Detroit, MI
Automotive Project Experience
Feldman Chevrolet of Feldman Lansing, MI
Jaguar Land Rover Lakeside, MI
Keyford Towing Facility Novi, MI
Toyota Elite Motors Dundee, MI
Serra Pre-Owned Used Car Dealership Washington, MI
Prestige Cadillac Warren, MI
Randall 90 Auto Mall / VW Dealership Eligin, IL
Aramco Detroit R&D Center Novi, MI
Stu Evans Lincoln Mercury Dealership Clinton Township, MI
Keihin Facility Capac, MI
Behr America R&D Design Center Troy, MI
NSK Corporation Plymouth, MI
Chrysler Motors Auburn Hills, MI
Medical Office Experience
MSGCU Troy, MI
Clinton Twp., MI
Michigan Jewish Institute West Bloomfield, MI
Bloomfield Vein and Vascular Bloomfield Twp., MI
Stroh River Place Detroit, MI
Adient Plymouth, MI
Fanuc Pontiac, MI
Lear Corporation Southfield, MI
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Office Project Experience
Jackson Dawson Executive Office Novi, MI
Little Caesars Arena – Detroit Event Center,
Office Buildings A/B and C Detroit, MI
State of MI, Detroit Transportation Campus Lansing, MI
MI Wayne County Community College Taylor, MI
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Detroit, MI
Barton Malow Headquarters Building Southfield, MI
Behr America Research and Design Center Troy, MI
The DIME Building Detroit, MI
First National Bank Building Detroit, MI
Crain Communications,
Brewery Park Office Complex Detroit, MI
Great Lakes Water Authority
Construction Assist/Controls Detroit, MI
Great Lakes Water Authority – Admin. Controls
Upgrade/Lab Coordination Detroit, MI
Great Lakes Water Authority
17th Floor Renovation Detroit, MI
Great Lakes Water Authority-
Administration Bldg. Chiller/Boiler Replacement Detroit, MI
Tech Town 2nd & 3rd Floor Detroit, MI
MSU Detroit Innovation/Learning Center Detroit, MI
Joyology Provisioning Centers Various Locations
The Taubman Headquarters Bloomfield Hills, MI
Plante & Moran Southfield, MI
Ann Arbor News Ann Arbor, MI
Renaissance Conference Center Detroit, MI
JPRA Architects Office Building Farmington Hills, MI
Trinity Health Offices Livonia, MI
Nexteer Offices Auburn Hills, MI
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Education
Campus facilities for higher education and K-12 institutions are regularly revitalized or replaced in order to improve the educational experience for students. Our experience includes design of educational facilities used for living, learning, recreating, and researching. Our team focuses on providing building system solutions that are operationally flexible, efficient, and sustainable.
Higher Education Experience
Oakland Christian Academy Auburn Hills, MI
Brightmoor Tabernacle Novi, MI
Wayne County Community College Taylor, MI
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
Kirkland Community College Gaylord, MI
Michigan Tech Gaylord, MI
Everest Academy Clarkston, MI
Romeo Engr. & Vocational Tech Center Romeo, MI
University of Michigan Dearborn, MI
Oakland University Rochester, MI
Pre-K through 12:
Spring Lake Public Schools Spring Lake, MI
New Haven Middle School New Haven, MI
Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI
Northville Public Schools &
Bond Program Northville, MI
Northville High School Gymnasium Northville, MI
Lincoln Elementary School Coldwater, MI
Brightmoor Academy Novi, MI
Plymouth Christian Academy Canton, MI
Oakland Christian Academy Auburn Hills, MI
Everest Academy Clarkston, MI
Tecumseh Bond Program Tecumseh, MI
Tecumseh Middle School
Sutton Elementary
Acres Elementary
Herrick Elementary
Patterson Elementary
Edon Northwest PK – 12 Schools Edon, OH
Ridgewood Elementary Northville, MI
Moraine Elementary Northville, MI
Romeo Schools Romeo, MI
Arenac Easter School District Twining, MI
Webberville School District Webberville, MI
Lincoln Elementary School Coldwater, MI
Everest Academy Clarkston, MI
Prodigy Daycare and Enrichment Center
Ann Arbor Public Schools – Pre-School
Early Development Center Ann Arbor, MI
New Haven Public Schools New Haven, MI
Eighth Street Charter School Washington, DC
Municipal
Within corrections and criminal justice facilities, there is a range of unique and complex design requirements. These facilities often contain courtrooms, sheriffs offices, and 9-1-1 centers. Our team focuses on providing building system solutions that are operationally flexible, efficient, and sustainable.
Municipal Experience
Detroit Events Center Arena Detroit, MI
M-Tech Gaylord, MI
Landers Toyota Dealership Memphis, TN
Almont Township Fire House Almont, MI
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Services Detroit, MI
Socanus Casey Detroit, MI
Western Golf and Country Club Redford, MI
Northville City Hall Northville, MI
State of MI – Detroit Transportation Campus Lansing, MI
Novi Indoor Gun Range Novi, MI
Chesterfield Township Fire Station Chesterfield, MI
Taylor Courthouse and Fire Station Taylor, MI
Plymouth Twp., Hall, Police Facility & Fire Station Plymouth Township, MI
Downtown Flint Transit Authority Flint, MI
Haper Woods Public Library Harper Woods, MI
Troy Fire and Police Stations Troy, MI
Hartland Township Fire Department Hartland Township, MI
W. Bloomfield Twp., Police Department West Bloomfield Township, MI
City of Waterford Department of Public Works Waterford, MI
Monroe Fire Station Monroe, MI
Commissioning
Having 2 Certified Commissioning (Cx) Authorities on staff gives SAI the advantage and flexibility to effectively commission a myriad of structures, thus assuring owners that their building is functioning under optimal conditions. We’ve successfully commissioned entire school districts from Kindergarten through Higher Ed, Commercial and Industrial buildings, as well as Healthcare Facilities. Our experience and understanding of the commissioning process is enhanced by our experience and understanding of mechanical systems, from the perspective of Professional and Design Engineers.
Commisioning Experience
Ford Mega Phase 2
Home 2 Suites by Hilton West Bloomfield, MI
Doherty High School 2018 Bond West Bloomfield, MI
Fire Station West Bloomfield, MI
LEED Commissioning for Delta College Saginaw, MI
Livonia Public Schools – 2013 Bond Program Livonia, MI
Aramco Detroit R&D Center Novi, MI
Comerica Off-Site Call Center Auburn Hills, MI
ZF Octagon Design Build South Carolina
FDA Expansion Stroh River Place Detroit, MI
Commercial Properties BMS Ph. 1 Dearborn, MI
Rayconnect Expansion Commissioning
Baywood Hotel Commissioning Miami, FL
Henniges Automotive Commissioning
Berkshire eSupply Novi, MI
Wacker Innovation Center & Regional
Headquarters Ann Arbor, MI
Healthcare
SAI Mechanical Engineering team ensures all facility plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems meet or exceed all applicable codes and industry standards. Our team focuses on providing building system solutions that are operationally flexible, efficient, and sustainable.
Health Care Projects – Mechanical
Cataract and Eye Consultants of Michigan
Interior Buildout for Medical Office Building Novi, MI
Internal Health Associates
Medical Office Conversion Brighton, MI
Monroe Mercy Hospital, Nuclear Imaging
Replacement Monroe, MI
U of M Centralize Instrument Processing Expansion Ann Arbor, MI
Sinai Grace Hospital, Cardiology Rapid
Recovery Unit Detroit, MI
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinical Lab
Conveyer System Ypsilanti, MI
Chelsea Comm. Hospital Chelsea, MI
TB Isolation Rooms
Operating Room 6 Renovation
Medical Building
ER Isolation Rooms
DMC Harper Hospital, Intraoperative
MRI Installation Detroit, MI
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Rivertown Medical Center Grandville, MI
Shriner’s Hospital for Children Erie, PA
Detroit Medical Center
Children’s Hospital Detroit, MI
Mercy Hospital Port Huron, MI
Renal Dialysis Ph. 1 & 2
Master Plan 2000
St. John Hospital, Microbiology Lab Detroit, MI
Mt. Clemens General Hospital Mt. Clemens, MI
Central Energy Plant Addition
Health Care Projects – Electrical
Coldwater Orthodontics
Oakwood Wayne, Third Floor Bariatric
EHM Saline, Outpatient Therapy Renovation
Chelsea Pediatric Dentistry
Beaumont Taylor Orthopedic Clinic
William Beaumont Hospital – Royal Oak, MI
Dr. Starr Offices – Sixth Floor MOB
Seventh Floor MOB Suite 744 Renovation
Fire Alarm Master Plan
Family Birthing Center
William Beaumont Hospital – Troy, MI
Medical Office Building Penthouse
Ultrasound Suite Renovation
Modular MRI Installation
Nuclear Medicine Reading Room
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Industrial
Whether through new construction or the modernizing of existing industrial spaces, businesses need facilities that are operationally flexible, efficient, and cost effective. Our design and consulting experience includes projects for complex manufacturing plants, distribution centers, food processing plants, steel makers, petrochemical plants, chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, printers, and automotive parts manufacturers.
Industrial Project Experience
Nissan CTF High Bay Facility Farmington Hills, MI
Ford Livonia Fuel Upgrade Livonia, MI
M-Tech Gaylord, MI
ZF Octagon – Transmission Plant Greenville, SC
Keihin Building Capac, MI
Ilmor Engineering – Dynamometer Addition Plymouth, MI
Bembo North America Plymouth, MI
Novi Indoor Gun Range Novi, MI
Ricardo, Inc., Chassis VETC Test Facility Detroit, MI
NSK Corporation Headquarters Ann Arbor, MI
Behr America Research & Design Center Troy, MI
Chrysler Corporation – CPG Impact Building Chelsea, MI
Chrysler Corporation – CTC Various Labs Auburn Hills, MI
Chrysler Corporation UAW Training Center Detroit, MI
Chelsea Proving Grounds – Addition Chelsea, MI
Warren Service Center Upgrade Detroit, MI
Mastercraft Leather Rochester Hills, MI
Fickensher America Rochester, MI
Bing Steel Detroit, MI
DTE – Warren Service Center Detroit, MI
American Axle Detroit, MI
Rayconnect Rochester Hills, MI
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LEED Buildings
Our engineering staff is experienced in facilitating a LEED accredited innovated design that fits your needs. Our experience includes documentation for LEED tax credits; innovative design for lighting controls using daylight sensors, motion detectors and lighting control systems; as well as energy saving light fixture specifications and design.
LEED Project Experience
Smart Car Headquarters Bloomfield Hills, MI
RayConnect – Manufacturing Facility Troy, MI
Sellers Buick Pontiac GMC Addition Farmington Hills, MI
Ferndale Public Library Farmington Hills, MI
JPRA Office Building Farmington Hills, MI
Dubai DMC Modeling and Engineering Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Affirmation Community Center Bloomfield Hills, MI
Carolina Pines Warehouse Troy, MI
Delta College University Center, MI
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Residential / Rehabilitation
Residential / Rehabilitation Project Experience
Left Field Lofts Detroit, MI
Brush & Watson A,B, & C Buildings Detroit, MI
4th & Seldon Midtown West Detroit, MI
Hybrid City Modern Brush Park Detroit, MI
Cherry Health Townsend Detroit, MI
E. Grand Oakland – Milwaukee Junction Mixed Use Detroit, MI
City Club Apartments – Lafayette Towers Detroit, MI
Brush Park Duplette Detroit, MI
Parent Ave Lofts Royal Oak, MI
Mack Ave Lofts Detroit, MI
Northville Community Center for the Elderly Northville, MI
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Frankenmuth, MI
Ferndale Apartments Ferndale, MI
Carson Apartments Detroit, MI
Orton Development Emeryville, CA
Silver Maples Expansion & Retirement Village Chelsea, MI
Kenning Square Southfield, MI
Bishop Cooperative Apartments Wyandotte, MI
Madison Heights Cooperative Apartments Madison Heights, MI
Bethel Tower Detroit, MI
River Oaks Apartments Rochester Hills, MI
Willard Street Apartments Ann Arbor, MI
1309 S. University Student Apartment Bldg. Ann Arbor, MI
Ferris Residence Plymouth Township, MI
Amber Abodement Clawson, MI
Amber Oak Townhouses Royal Oak, MI
Carson Apartments Troy, MI
St. Charles Lofts Detroit, MI
Autumn Park Condos Okemos, MI
Fort Pickett Regional Training Institute Blackstone, VA
Medilodge of Novi – Nursing & Rehab. Facility Novi, MI
Montrose, MI
Marywood Nursing Center Livonia, MI
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Detroit, MI
Angela Hospice Care Center Livonia, MI
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Detroit, MI
Ford Senior Center Phase 1 and 2 Taylor, MI
Kalkaska Health Center Kalkaska, MI
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Detroit, MI
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