The Mitchell Partnership Inc. was founded in Toronto (1958) as a mechanical building services consulting engineering practice. Our firm continues to evolve in direct response to our Clients’ needs. The Toronto office, with approximately 80 technical staff, is networked with an additional 70 in our associated Boston and Calgary offices. We have established alliances with selected firms worldwide, facilitating qualified local representation in major centres.
Long before the terms “sustainability” and “green engineering” became popular, The Mitchell Partnership Inc. gained a unique reputation for the design of energy efficient mechanical systems. We were intimately involved with the original development and early adoption of central heat pump chillers, hot and cold thermal storage, compartmentalized VAV air conditioning systems and office underfloor air distribution. Many of our techniques have since become industry standards.
Our close association with the construction and building operations components of our industry provides valuable feedback, giving our staff unique insight into the effectiveness of their efforts and allowing them to continuously upgrade their familiarity with, and understanding of, our increasingly complex specialty. As an example of the benefit of this exposure, we develop our own mechanical systems cost estimates for most projects and have worked very successfully with team cost consultants to apply this expertise.
Construction practices, traditionally very parochial, have benefited immensely from the global expansion of markets. We have contributed to this evolution through the transfer of advanced technologies from international projects, to encourage adoption of innovative practices on all our projects. Our 30 years of overseas project participation has developed within us a respect for other social and technical cultures. We research new and proven opportunities, listen to our clients’ needs, and investigate local conditions before arriving at recommended design solutions. Ultimate success in operating locally, or overseas, transcends technical competence, to focus upon committed team participation, collectively assuring technical excellence.
The Mitchell Partnership Inc. has prospered as a strong member of a project team. We contribute our full resources to the specifics of our own discipline, while maintaining an overall dedication to the ultimate success of the project and the objectives and requirements of the Client.