Sustainable Design Consortium

• Founded in 1989 in San Antonio, Texas, originally focused on historic preservation and architecture.
• Expanded under new leadership in 2015 into environmental and infrastructure services.
• Offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and San Antonio, Texas.
• Delivers projects across the United States and internationally.

Business certifications

• SBA 8(a)-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (entered the SBA 8(a) Program in 2016).
• SBA Certified HUBZone business.
• Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in Maryland and Texas.

Core service lines

SDC currently offers four main service lines:

1. Environmental and radiological services.
2. Facility maintenance and facilities management services.
3. Design-build construction and related architectural services.
4. Professional services and IT support.

Client types and geographies

• Serves Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), State, municipal, and commercial clients.
• Experience delivering work throughout the continental United States and in multiple countries abroad.

Contract vehicles and strategic partnerships

• Holds multiple IDIQ contracts for Federal, State, municipal, and commercial clients.
• Recipient of the GSA 8(a) STARS III contract.
• SBA-approved Mentor–Protégé joint venture with Tidewater, Inc.
• Strategic partnership/joint venture with radiological waste removal broker Philotechnics, Inc.

Example federal facilities work

• Facility support and technical services for U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (via subcontract), including cataloging and inventory of HVAC, fire protection, and building automation systems using RFID and computerized maintenance management systems.

• Holistic approach to design, from initial concept and diagramming through detailed design and implementation.
• Focus on designs that are financially, environmentally, and practically feasible.
• Emphasis on sustainable and green building practices that support occupant comfort and environmental responsibility.

Historic preservation and adaptive reuse

• Preservation, renovation, and rehabilitation of historic buildings.
• Adaptive reuse projects that retain and repurpose existing structures rather than demolishing and rebuilding.
• Approach that respects original design intent while meeting current functional and performance needs.

Interior design

• Interior design services tailored to each client's values, aesthetic preferences, and functional needs.
• Use of research, analysis, technology, and knowledge of applicable codes to shape three-dimensional interior environments.
• Selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures, and products appropriate to project goals.

Architectural and engineering forensics

SDC offers Architectural and Engineering Forensics to determine the cause and origin of building and system issues, including:

• Construction defects.
• Windows, wall, and roofing failures.
• Structural problems.
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) issues.
• Accessibility issues for persons with disabilities.
• Design errors.

Forensic service capabilities

• Architectural review (standard of care).
• Structural analysis.
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing analysis.
• Building codes, zoning, and regulatory analysis.
• Building envelope analysis.
• Building surveys of existing conditions.
• Construction administration.
• Cost estimating.
• Remedial design and design solutions.
• Owner's representation.
• Peer review.
• Strategic facility programming.
• Accessibility standards and compliance reviews.

SDC provides environmental and radiological services to public- and private-sector clients in the United States and internationally.

Capabilities

• Environmental site assessments and investigations.
• Environmental remediation planning and implementation support.
• Environmental safety and health services for a wide range of industrial applications.
• Industrial hygiene support for modern workplaces.
• Radiological services in support of investigations, remediation, and related projects.

Approach and expertise

• Multi-disciplinary staff including environmental technicians, scientists, geologists, engineers, and project/program managers.
• Extensive knowledge of EPA guidelines and the ability to work across different states and jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting both private sector and government contractors.
• Focus on providing detailed, accurate solutions and rapid, dependable service for organizations that need timely environmental support.

Typical clients

• Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
• State and municipal agencies.
• Commercial and industrial clients needing environmental or radiological support.

SDC provides facilities support services for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal clients, as well as other public- and private-sector facilities, in the United States and worldwide.

Core facility support capabilities

• Building and infrastructure condition assessments.
• Real property inventory, tagging, and assessment.
• Asset management services.
• Asbestos and lead-based paint (LBP) surveys.
• Hazardous materials audits.

Property and facility maintenance

• Facilities investment and preventative maintenance.
• Facility repair and renovation.
• Municipal services and related facility support.

Storage tank services

• Underground and aboveground storage tank services.
• Tank closure and reporting.
• Tank system upgrades and installation.
• Operations and maintenance (O&M) support for tank systems.

Sustainability and environmental compliance

• Facility sustainability planning and environmental compliance support.
• Sustainability action plans.
• Pollution prevention (P2) and multi-media environmental support.

Example Navy contract

For the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, SDC helped catalogue and inventory material and equipment for HVAC, fire protection, and building automation systems across naval hospital facilities in the United States. Each piece of equipment received an RFID tag linked to a computerized maintenance management system, improving the efficiency of quality control and preventative maintenance activities.

Office locations

• Maryland office: 3401 Carlins Park Dr, Suite B, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA.
• Texas office: 342 Wilkens Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA.

How to get in touch

• For new project opportunities, contract inquiries, or general questions, clients can call either office or email info@sdc-ae.com.
• For vendor-related matters, use the Vendor Portal Access provided on the SDC website or contact the main office for guidance.

• Business and management consulting related to SDC's core markets.
• Project and program management support.
• Strategic planning support for clients managing complex facilities, environmental, or infrastructure portfolios.

IT and software development services

• Software development services that support facilities, environmental, and project management needs.
• IT support services tailored to government and commercial clients.

How these services integrate

• Professional and IT services are often delivered as part of broader environmental, facilities, or construction programs.
• Support can include data management, reporting, and technology-enabled process improvements aligned with client objectives.

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