As we kick off the new year, we’re reflecting on a 2025 defined by momentum at Collado Engineering. From an increasingly diverse project portfolio to continued leadership in energy-focused planning, the year was marked by growth, innovation, and forward progress. Our Year in Review editorial captures the highlights and momentum behind our work—read the full piece on our website (here) and explore highlights from the year below.

LaSante Health Center

In 2025, Collado Engineering strengthened its partnership with LaSante Health Center by delivering full MEP engineering services across four active healthcare facilities, including an optometry center. Our work supported LaSante’s continued expansion through the design of efficient, code-compliant systems for outpatient medical, dental, behavioral health, and primary care environments. From comprehensive utility assessments to Department of Health–compliant HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems, CE provided integrated engineering solutions that help advance LaSante’s mission to expand access to high-quality community healthcare.

RH (Restoration Hardware)

Collado Engineering supported RH’s continued retail expansion across the Northeast by providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for three locations, with one completed, one nearing completion, and one actively in progress. As a subconsultant, CE delivered coordinated system upgrades and fit-outs for large-scale, multi-level luxury retail spaces, including HVAC replacements, commercial kitchen exhaust systems, utility modifications, and fire protection integration. With projects spanning New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, this work highlights CE’s ability to meet aggressive schedules, adapt to existing building conditions, and support RH’s high-end design standards through reliable, performance-driven engineering solutions.

Trevor Day School Auditorium

This year CE continued its long-standing work with Trevor Day School with the renovation of the Lower School Auditorium at 1 West 88th Street. Drawing on years of collaboration and an in-depth knowledge of the campus’s systems, CE is providing MEP design to modernize the auditorium while upgrading critical building infrastructure throughout the facility. The scope includes a new auditorium HVAC system, cooling tower replacement, improved zoning and controls, and targeted heating and cooling enhancements for academic, athletic, and support spaces, delivered through a carefully phased approach to improve comfort, efficiency, and performance with minimal disruption to school operations. Phase 1 was completed in 2025, and Phase 2 is continuing in 2026.

As Collado Engineering continues to grow, we’re proud to recognize the people behind that progress. This year, Monica Ortiz was promoted to Associate Principal of Administration and Mario DiMondo advanced to Associate, reflecting their leadership, expertise, and continued contributions to the firm. We also congratulate Andrew Kim on earning his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, and Alex Franciamore and Aris Passalaris for successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam—important milestones in their professional development. We also welcomed new full-time hires across the team and supported emerging professionals through our internship program, demonstrating our ongoing investment in our people and the future of the firm.

New Hires:

Edbin Gonzalez-Calderon, PE

Associate, Plumbing/Fire Protection

Joseph Gomes

Mechanical Engineer

Steven Berrezueta

Electrical Engineer

Charlotte Molineli

Mechanical Engineer

April Jones

Mechanical Engineer

Interns

In addition to our full-time hires, Collado Engineering continued its commitment to supporting the next generation of professionals through our internship program. This year, we welcomed a group of talented students who gained hands-on experience across active projects while working alongside and learning from our senior staff.