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Mr. Alexander Polatsek, P.E.,
President
Alexander Polatsek is the founder of Mehandes
Engineering and has served as the
principal-in-charge and project director on several
hundred MEP engineering and design projects in over
a dozen building types. Mr. Polatsek’s projects have
ranged from small renovations for non-profit clients
to major new developments of over one million square
feet. Recognized as a leading expert on MEP design
and project management, Mr. Polatsek has worked
extensively in the US and various countries
overseas. As the managing principle of the firm, he
serves as an office-wide resource on planning,
design and feasibility analysis as well as cost
control and scheduling issues.
Mr. Aaron Polatsek
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron Polatsek joined Mehandes in 2001
to oversee the development of the firm. Over the
past five years, Aaron has assessed, developed and
instituted systems and procedures for engineering,
design, presentation, and client relationships.
Under his management, the company has grown
dramatically while improving its commitment to
design excellence.
Mr. Brian Polatsek
Chief Design Officer
Previously the CEO of a successful
construction and design-build company, Brian
joined the company in 2004, to open and
manage our Chicago office. Brian brings with
him a rich background in the field realities
of project design. As project manager,
Brian works closely with our clients to find
the best systems and locations for MEP
equipment. Brian also coordinates all
construction documents with the architect,
developer, structural and MEP engineers to
ensure that our drawings take the needs of
all parties into account and that the final
design provides the best solution to meet
these requirements. Brian’s design
background and construction experience are
decisive in matters involving aesthetic
design, cost analysis, budgeting, and
overall management of our large-scale
projects.
Mr. Robert H. Thompson, CIPE,
Mr.
Thompson has nearly 40 years of plumbing and
fire protection design experience at all levels of
project responsibility for various residential
high-rise, commercial, industrial, office and
mixed-use development projects. Robert pioneered the
successful design of centralized domestic hot water
supply and recirculation systems for high-rise
residential buildings in the Chicago Metropolitan
area. This system has since become the preferred hot
water system arrangement during the last twenty
years. Robert oversees all required design tasks
associated with establishing accurate project
documents for permit application and construction
bidding purposes. In addition he oversees field
examination of existing and installed work for
performance analysis or contract compliance.
Mr. Thomas Azzolini
Mr. Thomas Azzolini is an associate to the firm of
Mehandes Engineering, P.C. consulting engineers. He
is the HVAC department head and has 24 years of
experience in mechanical engineering design and
development. His many responsibilities include
acting as project manager to various projects,
coordinating the technical development and its
associated production of contract documents,
conducting building surveys, performing appropriate
calculations, selection and layout of equipment,
writing specifications, coordination with other
engineering disciplines and consultants, attending
construction meetings, performing field observation
of construction activities, reviewing shop drawings,
reviewing the completed installation and submitting
a final punch list inspection report.
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