Steve Frei

Principal

My career is dedicated to three core missions: enhancing our clients research environments that develop the means to improve the human condition; mentoring and developing the next generation of colleagues who will advance our practice; and, developing the strategic means for Affiliated Engineers to succeed into the future.”

Steve Frei is a principal with Affiliated Engineers and the firm’s Science & Technology Practice Leader. Over his 39-year tenure, he has been involved in many of AEI’s 50-million-plus square feet of research building work for medical, academic, federal government, and corporate research clients across the country. During this time, AEI projects have been honored with 14 Lab of the Year competition awards from R&D Magazine.

Through Steve’s specialization in energy-intensive research facilities, he has become an industry expert in energy efficient engineered building systems and sustainable building strategies. He openly and frequently shares his professional learnings with his industry peers through brown bag lunches and web conferences internally at AEI and in conference forums sponsored by ASHRAE, AALAS, and Tradeline, to name a few. His leadership, foresight, and technical knowledge have made him a much sought-after project team member, from planning and design through performance optimization. Recent areas of focus include: the application of optimization/fault detection diagnostics to maximize research building productivity; working with other industry leaders to address enhanced cost and schedule control via alternative project delivery; and, working with others to understand the impact digital practices and AI will have on the future of the professions. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.

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PE, LEED AP, REP

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