Engineering Services

Ruthrauff | Sauer maintains an in-house engineering staff primarily to accommodate design/build projects for which we provide both design and construction services. Our engineers and designers are also available as a troubleshooting and value engineering resource for non-design/build work or existing installations.

Ruthrauff | Sauer’s extensive resume of design/build work includes both HVAC and plumbing projects for a wide variety of commercial, industrial and institutional clients. Our designs range in complexity from packaged rooftop air conditioning units with simple duct layouts to central chilled water and steam plants serving multiple air handling systems. Daily interaction between our engineering staff and our own construction forces makes us better designers and results in better-engineered systems for our clients.

When you’re looking for the best-engineered building at the fairest possible price, Ruthrauff | Sauer is the single source for all of your HVAC and Plumbing needs. Talk to us at the development stage and maximize your potential for a more cost-effective, shorter duration project.

Notable Design Build / Design Assist Projects

EQUITABLE RESOURCES HEADQUARTERS | Pittsburgh, PA
  • 150,000 sq. ft. office space, 30,000 sq. ft. parking garage
  • Water-cooled, variable-volume air conditioning systems
  • Energy recovery ventilation system
  • Hot water heating system
  • Garage ramp snow melt system
  • Atrium smoke exhaust system
  • DDC automatic temperature controls
RAND CORPORATION BUILDING | Pittsburgh, PA
  • 107,000 sq. ft. with three levels of underground parking
  • Water-cooled, variable-volume air conditioning systems
  • DDC automatic temperature controls
  • Domestic water pressure booster system
  • Storm and sanitary sump pumps
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL | Oakland, PA
  • Designed and Installed new air handling system
  • Chilled water and steam heating to serve 2,300 seat auditorium and 500 person banquet facility
  • Installation of chilled water plant
  • Designed and installed digitally controlled systems to maintain space temperatures and indoor air quality
WESTPOINTE OFFICE BUILDING | Moon Township, PA
  • 150,000 sq. ft 5-story premium office space
  • Packaged rooftop VAV units
  • DDC automatic temperature controls
  • Variable air volume system
GIA CONSULTANTS CORPORATE OFFICE | Homestead, PA
  • 90,000 sq. ft. 3-story office building
  • Two air handling units and one 250-ton chiller provide cooling through VAV units
  • Two boilers provide heating to radiant panels around perimeter of building
  • Two energy recovery systems provide make-up air independent of VAV system through specially designed diffusers allowing VAV boxes to close 100% and still provide ventilation air

US STEEL RESEARCH FACILITY | Homestead, PA
  • 100,000 sq. ft. research high-bay and offices
  • Hot and chilled water central plants
  • VAV air handling units and air distribution

BENEDICTINE SISTERS CONVENT | Bakerstown, PA
  • 30,000 sq. ft. residential facility
  • Geothermal well field
  • Water-cooled, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and cooling
  • Dedicated ventilation system