HOWE ENGINEERS, INC.
NORWELL, MA

We are experts that stand behind our work. Howe Engineers is committed to providing individualized client solutions that address project needs and adhere to local building and fire code regulations. Our project managers personally review, plan, and develop a project specific management plan for each project to ensure a personalized experience from concept to completion. Further, our continual engagement with advances and developments within the broader engineering industry guarantee that we will provide the most technologically up-to-date client solutions. As an independent quality assurance measure, Howe Engineers requires that its Project Managers and Principals obtain Masters Degrees. Currently, our firm is the fire protection engineering firm in the United States with this requirement. Additionally, all Project Managers and Principals must maintain professional licensure, which only approximately 2,000 individuals have obtained worldwide. These standards and our project portfolio are testament to our experience and professionalism. Boston-based Howe Engineers has a global reach. With over 100+ years of combined experience, our engineers have worked on a multitude of diverse projects on nearly every continent–including local sporting arenas such as Boston’s iconic Fenway Park and TD Bank Garden—to large assembly projects in China, Dubai, and Western Europe. Projects large and small are given the same level of attention at Howe Engineers. Our firm provides simple and sound solutions that are completed on time and on budget–yet exceed client expectations. Howe Engineers is the only fire protection engineering firm in the United States that requires all Project Managers and Principals to obtain Master’s of Engineering Degrees in the field of Fire Protection Engineering as well to require a Professional Engineering Licensure. Company How can we Help? Howe Engineers is a full service Fire Protection Engineering and Code Consulting firm located in Massachusetts. With over 100 years of combined experience in the industry, we offer expert consultation and design solutions to a wide range of clients including Architects, Owners, and Engineers. Although we practice all areas of fire protection engineering, our strengths are in the following fields: We provide solutions that are customized to each client’s project specifications, timeline, and budget. Our team members are able to provide expert building and fire code analysis to recommend the most effective design solutions. We work throughout the country and understand the national codes as well as the local amendments, which will ensure a successful project. Howe Engineers provides comprehensive fire protection engineering solutions including those required for: Fire Alarm—Our engineers provide efficient fire alarm design with forward thinking that meets facility objectives as well as all required codes. Smoke Control—Our engineers conduct advanced analysis through computer modeling to predict smoke production and movement within a building. Using technologically advanced methods, our firm provides comprehensive fire modeling and timed egress analysis. These applications have successfully been used in spaces with atria for more efficient smoke control systems, large scale assembly buildings for reduced egress width and to justify egress performance, for various structures to reduce or eliminate fireproofing and a host of other applications. The goal of using modeling is often a better more efficient design, more architectural freedom, and cost savings that justify such services. As the protection and safety facility occupants is a primary consideration for any project, Howe Engineers will work with clients to plan and implement an effective safety protocol that is tailored to the design and use of each site. Howe Engineers will assist with fire-related A.D.A. compliance for existing and new structures. Additionally, we will review and evaluate existing conditions to identify and implement appropriate solutions. Howe Engineers acts as a fire protection design and construction administrator to work with third parties, manage bid processes, supervise testing, and oversee installation. In addition to designing smoke control systems, we provide the special inspections to ensure these systems are installed correctly as required by the code. See our project experience for a list of Smoke Control Special Inspection projects. Masters of Business Administration, Boston College Jeremy Mason provides innovative solutions to challenging code compliance and fire protection engineering problems. Mr. Mason has expertise with the various local and national building, fire, accessibility, and NFPA codes, including an in-depth knowledge of the IBC, IEBC, IFC, NFPA 101, During his tenure as associate principal for Howe Engineers, Ben Muscente has consulted on and written comprehensive code assessments and life safety design solutions for some of the premier large-scale, mixed-use structures throughout the United States. As a Fire Protection Consultant with Howe Engineers, Michael Salerno has been involved in all aspects of Fire Protection design and Code Consulting. Along with developing thorough and comprehensive automatic sprinkler systems and fire alarm design, Mr. Salerno is well versed in egress analysis and plans review for complex and intricate structures throughout the world. Mr. Salerno has been an instrumental part of Howe Engineers’ Commissioning efforts for fire protection, fire alarm and smoke control systems. He has developed and participated in extensive testing programs on some of the most complicated stadiums and arenas in the United States. Mr. Salerno is also specializes in advanced 3-D modeling for coordination of fire protection systems, smoke control system design and egress analysis. He works well with design teams, owners, and contractors to provide prompt and effective solutions for unique design challenges. Mr. Shanahan has extensive expertise in codes/standards compliance evaluations and consultation, fire protection systems design, and fire modeling/design flow analysis. He has provided these services for a myriad of project types including, but not limited to, hospital and health care facilities, mission critical data centers, transportation-related facilities, and high-rise office and residential buildings. This experience has afforded him knowledge on balancing a facility’s operational and architectural design goals with the fire protection/life safety requirements of the applicable codes.