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Lamoureux Pagano Associates | Architects 37 Seaman Engineering: Invested in Excellence, Employees and Community Service S eaman Engineering Corporation (SEC) located in Millbury, MA was founded over 25 years ago and offers HVAC, plumbing and fire protection mechanical consulting and engineering design services for new and existing commercial, residential and public buildings. Services include system design & analysis, building structure and system audits, indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, energy/operating cost modeling and commissioning. Recently, due to the current pandemic, interest in indoor air quality has increased rapidly and Seaman Engineering has been working with building owners, operators and school departments to assess and improve their indoor air quality. In collaboration with clients, SEC is pursuing certain measures, including increased outdoor air, improved air filtration, UV-C purification and bipolar ionization, to name a few. SEC's portfolio clearly illustrates the company's wide range of expertise. e firm has provided mechanical system design for academic institutions, hospitals, nursing homes, municipal buildings, banks, health clubs, breweries, hotels, churches, apartment buildings, historical museums, laboratories, cannabis facilities, and others. SEC belongs to the US Green Building Council and features Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) accredited professionals on staff. In addition to holding LEED certification, SEC is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Technology plays an important role in successfully completing the firm's projects. Revit, a 3-D building modeling software, enables Seaman Engineering to create an interactive, virtual design that brings a project to life. "is gives the owner a good visual of what the final project will look like," Kevin said. "It helps to reduce waste and redesign efforts." Kevin and Deb consider their employees "… the forefront of their business and without them we would not be successful." One engineer, Christopher Robinson, P.E., has been with the company since 1996 and several others, five years or more. In addition to the longevity of employees, their sons also work with them, making SEC a family-run multi-generational business. SEC offers health and retirement plans, wellness programs, massage therapy, life coaching, chiropractic and nutrition counseling, even pop-up pizza days. "is industry can be high pressured and stressful, so we look for ways and means to let our employees know they are appreciated and valued." Kevin and Deb extend the philosophy of giving to the local community. e firm is involved in the Worcester and Auburn Chambers of Commerce, golf tournaments, the Millbury Chain of Lights, public schools, Fire and Police departments, the funding of an AED unit for the town of Auburn, a Christian radio station, and more. More than 20 years ago, SEC began a relationship with LPA|A that continues today. Kevin stated, "We have a good personality mix and we admire LPA|A's work ethics, integrity, honesty and commitment to the job. We have a good business working relationship with LPA|A. I know they appreciate the fact that they can easily reach me when they call, whereas at larger companies it may be more difficult to speak to a principle." e two firms partnered for the South High School project in Worcester and the Howard Beal Elementary School in Shrewsbury, both currently under construction. ey have also collaborated on a number of other projects, including the Hanover eatre, Shrewsbury Public Library, Millbury Credit Union and the Holy Cross Contemplative Center. Both firms are committed to community and provided pro-bono services for the Stearns Tavern Historical Building project. Kevin noted that Seaman Engineering and LPA|A share respect for and trust in each other. "Both our companies blend well. We both love what we do and look at every job as a new challenge," he said. n Seaman Engineering Corporation 22 West Street, Unit C, Millbury, MA 01527 508-865-1400 seamanengineers.com Product/service: HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Number of employees: 11 Company Owners: Kevin R. Seaman, P.E., LEED ® AP – President Debra M. Seaman – VP, CFO Year founded: 1995, reincorporated 2007 Kevin and Debra Seaman