From plantation systems to building systems.
Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design and consulting services.
Locally owned & operated Serving Hawai‘i and the Indo-Pacific
Consulting for the Islands
Incorporated in 1978, TEC originally designed for the sugar mills and sugar cane plants. As Hawai'i moved on, so did we. Today, TEC designs and consults for vertical building construction in private, public, and commercial sectors.
Principals in charge
- Stuart Akagi, PE (WA)Vice President, Fire Protection Engineer
- Kenneth Kim, PE (HI)Vice President, Mechanical Engineer
Design Services
Services for your new construction, retrofit, and repair and maintenance projects
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HVAC Systems
Cooling and heating generating plants, water and air distribution systems, environmental controls, generator auxiliaries, and ventilation and exhaust systems.
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Fire Protection Systems
Fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and specialty fire suppression systems.
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Life Safety
Building egress analysis, assembly life safety, and occupant safety and code compliance.
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Plumbing Systems
Water heating plants, domestic water distribution, sanitary waste and vent, compressed air systems, fuel distribution, and specialty piping systems.
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Medical Gas Systems
Medical gas and vacuum plants, piping, and distribution systems.
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Construction Administration
Design construction support, document review, reporting, and recommendations.
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Capital Planning
Assessments, observations, life cycle cost analysis, and condition reports on mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for future repairs and planning.
Projects
Servicing Private, Commercial, All Counties of Hawai'i, Hawai'i State, Institutional, Industrial, Educational, Healthcare, and Public Sectors

Outpatient Clinic
Provide design and construction services to build out a shell space for an outpatient clinic. Design included air distribution systems, plumbing systems, and fire sprinkler piping.
HVAC · Plumbing · Fire Protection · Construction Admin

Veterinary Hospital
Provide design and construction services for a new veterinary hospital. Design included new air-cooled chilled water plant, central water heating plant, medical gas plant, site and building water and medical gas and vacuum distribution systems, plumbing water, waste, and vent, and central station air handling units with air distribution systems.
HVAC · Plumbing · Medical Gas · Fire Protection · Life Safety · Construction Admin

Unaccompanied Housing Living Quarters
Provide design and construction services for a new unaccompanied housing and living quarters with parking structure which included new water-cooled chilled water plant, central water heating plant, site and building water distribution systems, plumbing water, waste, and, vent, and central air handling units with air distribution systems.
HVAC · Plumbing · Construction Admin

Generator Auxiliaries
Provide design and construction services for a new standby generator auxiliary accessories. Accessories include new fuel distribution system, day tank, generator exhaust discharge, and generator ventilation ductwork and distribution design.
HVAC · Plumbing · Construction Admin

Distribution Warehouse
Provide design and construction services for a new warehouse. Design included new air handling unit with an air distribution system for an office space, warehouse ventilation, plumbing systems, and fire sprinkler design for the office and in-rack.
HVAC · Plumbing · Fire Protection · Construction Admin
Ask us for project references in your sector.
Where to find us.
Our office is on Kalihi Street, across from Monarch Seafood and Chun Wah Kam Kalihi. Appointments are recommended prior to your visit.
- Office
- 512 Kalihi Street
Honolulu, HI 96819 - Hours
- Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Let’s talk about your project.
Tell us about your project and let us help you with your goals. We typically respond within one business day.
- Phone
- (808) 848-6966