Public engineering firm profile
ARK Engineering LLC
Gainesville, FL
Quality by Design
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- 1
- Leaders
- 5
Overview
ARK Engineering LLC provides MEPF engineering for healthcare campuses, universities, and research laboratories across Florida. Founder Anthony Harel-Canada built his early career commissioning large hospitals and Biological Safety Level 1, 2, and 3 research facilities; the team brings over 40 years of combined experience and has completed more than 500 projects totaling over $250 million in construction value. Services span the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies and HVAC assessments through mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls design to construction administration, commissioning, BIM/energy modeling, and LEED consultation.
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Anthony Harel-Canada
Principal Engineer / Project Manager
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Founder of ARK Engineering LLC. Much of his early career was spent commissioning large hospitals and high-performance research facilities containing Biological Safety Level 1, 2, and 3 laboratories. Currently focuses on design of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for university, research laboratory, and healthcare facilities, emphasizing innovative, energy-efficient solutions for retrofits and renovations. Total experience exceeds 500 design projects and $250 million in total construction cost.
Josiah Pool
Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
Mechanical engineer and project manager with 4 years of experience in the MEPF industry, with emphasis in higher education and laboratory design. Has overseen design of plumbing and fire protection systems across medical procedure suites, schools, and churches throughout Florida. Project experience ranges from small equipment retrofits to new construction up to $30 million in total construction budget, including mechanical systems for chiller plants, laboratories, classrooms, office spaces, and operating rooms.
Benjamin Gartside
Mechanical Engineer
Project manager and mechanical designer with expertise in HVAC systems, commissioning, and central energy plant infrastructure. Works primarily on higher education and institutional facilities with experience in healthcare environments and campus utilities. Project experience ranges from $25,000 retrofits to $30 million phased renovations. Skilled at navigating tight architectural constraints, including MEP modernization of a historic building while preserving its historic character.
Andrew Breeden
Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer
Staff engineer with experience in institutional, higher education, medical, and laboratory work. Skilled in energy modeling and plumbing systems, focused on systems coordination for optimal energy efficiency and first cost savings.
Kyle Evans
Mechanical/Plumbing Designer and Project Manager
Mechanical and plumbing designer with expertise in high-rise apartment and multifamily housing design. Prior construction background includes mechanical contracting in Naples, Fort Myers, St. Pete, and Tampa. Also has mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design experience for higher education, college, and public health facilities.