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Engineering Excellence Since 1930

Through the integration of architecture and technology, van Zelm Heywood & Shadford designs building system infrastructures that improve the quality of life in a way that balances the needs of the individual, society, and the environment. van Zelm’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond designing green buildings for our clients — we employ environmentally friendly practices within our own operations.

At van Zelm, we bring the breadth and depth of technical knowledge and experience embodied in our staff to every project. Engineering design and consultation is our life's work, but at van Zelm, we never forget that it is our client's interests we are dedicated to serve.

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van Zelm In The News

  • Since 1995, van Zelm’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament has raised over $230,000 to benefit worthwhile causes. The 2009 Tournament, held on June 5th, raised $25,000 for the Connecticut ACE Mentor Program and the March of Dimes. View the Slide Show.
  • van Zelm named 6th Largest Connecticut Engineering Firm in Hartford Business Journal’s 2008 Annual Book of Lists
  • June 2008 – van Zelm receives 2008 Top Ten Green Projects Award from the AIA Committee on the Environment for the Garthwaite Center for Science and Art, Cambridge School of Weston
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Sustainable Design
Design Innovations for a sustainable future

Energy Services
Helping clients become stewards of their resources

Power & Utilities
Reliability, Availability & Maintainability of Power Plant and Distribution Infrastructure

Commissioning
A business investment that pays for itself