Past Projects

Manatee Solar to Battery Storage System

Parrish, Florida

Overview: Encompass is worked with IRBY Construction for Florida Power & Light, a Nextera owned company, on the WORLDS LARGEST SOLAR TO BATTERY facility in Parrish, Florida. It is a 409 MW solar to battery system. Encompass is responsible for all testing and commissioning on the project which went into service December 2021.

331 North Main Street

Findlay, Ohio

Project Type: Renovation
Year Completed: 2025
Size: 12,450 square feet
Services: Architecture and Engineering

Encompass was approached in the summer of 2021 by a local contractor to work together on renovating a historic three-story building directly north of downtown Findlay. The owner’s goal was to transform what was a decrypted space to serve two functions, one being their new office headquarters and the other being premium apartments close to the heart of downtown. The team’s early challenges included a failing interior structure, existing circulation cores, compliance with the existing building code, and retainage of the historic character of the building.

Terra Nova Medical Clinic

Findlay, Ohio

Project Type: New Build
Year Completed: 2024
Size: 5,496 square feet
Services: Architecture and Engineering
Design Consultants: Van Horn Hoover, Civil Engineer

Encompass was approached by the owner in the winter of 2022 to help design a new medical office space for their practice. The current space they were in was not big enough to accommodate the needs of the growing practice. When the owner came to Encompass, they had already purchased a plot of land on which they wanted to build, as well as selected a local contractor in which they wanted to construct the new office. A design-build project delivery method approach was adopted due to all three parties being selected before the design process began, allowing for constant collaboration from start to finish.

Legacy Federal
Credit Union

Tiffin, Ohio

Project Type: New Addition and Renovation
Year Completed: 2022
Size: 6,341 square feet
Services: Architecture and Engineering
Design Consultants: National Business Furniture

Encompass was approached in the spring of 2019 by Legacy Federal Credit Union to not only help renovate their existing space but also design an addition to accommodate an increased need for office and support spaces. The design goals that Encompass faced were reorganizing the existing space to best accommodate their current and future needs, and expanding their office and support spaces while maintaining both interior and exterior continuity with the existing building.

Greve Auto

Van Wert, Ohio

Project Type: New Addition and Renovation
Year Completed: 2021
Size: 18,981 square feet
Services: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management
Design Consultants: McMullen Engineering, Mechanical Engineer

Overview: This project began several years prior to its eventual start when Encompass was approached by the owner to provide architectural and engineering services for the renovation of an existing building in Findlay, Ohio. Encompass provided the architectural and engineering design and documentation for the renovated dealership. This precursor project planted the seed for the Greve Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram renovation project in Van Wert, Ohio. The owner came back to Encompass in the spring of 2019 to provide architectural and engineering services for their newly imagined dealership. Through initial meetings with the owner, a three-stage phased development was created. Phase one was the demolition of an existing building and site development for used car parking on the adjacent corner property to the west of the building. Phase two was the renovation of the existing dealership and mechanic’s shop, which included an addition to the mechanic’s shop and a new vehicle drop-off space. Phase three was the renovation of an existing building on the site to house their new detail shop.

Encompass was able to assist the owner through programming, architectural design, and engineering design of the civil, structural, electrical, and plumbing work on the project. Encompass worked closely with an outside consultant to do the mechanical design. Through these design processes, the building had been transformed into the following spaces; a showroom, sales area, administrative offices, conference room, parts storage, restroom facilities, vehicle service drop off, space for 12 mechanic service bays, a stand-alone detail shop, and sufficient exterior vehicle parking. After the project documentation was completed, Encompass was asked by the owner to construction manage the project. Scope of work delineation, contract coordination, contractor solicitation and coordination, construction scheduling, payment certification, and on-site supervision and coordination throughout the entire construction process were all provided by Encompass. Delivering the project in this manner, directly working with the owner and individual contractors, resulted in it being delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.

Ark Insurnace

Findlay, Ohio

Project Type: New Addition and Renovation
Year Completed: 2024
Size: 2,115 square feet
Services: Architecture and Engineering

Overview: Encompass was approached in the winter of 2023 by a local contractor to help assist the owner of Ark Insurance in renovating an old residential property into their new office space. One of the challenges faced on the project was how to best accommodate the size of the staff and the existing space available. Encompass worked closely with the contractor and owner through a design-build delivery method, which helped to keep project costs down through early team collaboration. Architectural and engineering services were provided by Encompass, to transform the residential property into a handicap-accessible office space consisting of a lobby, five private offices, a conference room, a break room, an open office space, and an accessible restroom space. The architectural design can not only be seen on the interior but is prominently shown on the exterior where the new addition fits seamlessly into the existing building, mixing the new with the old to deliver a space much needed by the owner.

Findlay Brew

Findlay, Ohio

Project Type: Renovation
Year Completed: 2018
Size: 6,436 square feet
Services: Architecture and Engineering
Design Consultants: Kelsey Heitkamp, Interior Designer

Overview: Encompass worked with a group of local owners of a tiny microbrewery that gained popularity in the area to become a staple downtown restaurant and regional brewery known for fine craft beers. Encompass worked with Findlay Brew the entire step of the way on their project and provided architectural, engineering, and even services to assist with the brewing equipment design and layout. We are proud to have been part of this success story in Findlay and able to put our name on such a unique project known throughout the area.

Valfilm

Findlay, Ohio

Project Type: New Addition
Year Completed: 2018
Size: 48,320 square feet
Services: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management

Overview: Encompass provided architectural, engineering, and construction management services to Valfilm, USA in Findlay, Ohio. Valfilm manufactures plastic films and wraps globally and came to Encompass with a large-scale project to build a manufacturing building for food-grade plastics at their Findlay, Ohio facility. We provided all A&E drawings and permitting documents as well as managed a large portion of the construction for the project. In addition, Encompass designed and assisted with the upgrade of the plant’s 34.5 kV electrical distribution system including integration of two (2) 1.5 MW wind turbines.

Carey Solar Park

Carey, Ohio

Overview: Encompass helped to design the point of common coupling (PCC) between Carey Exempted Village Schools and their behind the meter solar power project. This involved detailed coordination with the school, local utility, the project developer and long-term project owner. Automatic reclosure settings were also implemented to improve system uptime.

Minster Solar and Storage

Minster, Ohio

Overview: Encompass worked with developers and the Village of Minster to deploy one of the first solar and storage projects in Ohio in 2014. The project features both utility scale solar and an innovative storage project that is capable of peak shaving, frequency regulation and reactive power support.

Pratt Substation

Wapakoneta, Ohio

Overview: Encompass designed and provided construction management services to Wapakoneta for the Pratt Substation in Wapakoneta that was finished in 2019. The substation is a 69/12.47 50 MVA Station. The station serves a 25 MW cardboard recycling plant plus other community loads. Encompass provided all site, civil, structural, electrical and system design for the substation. The City of Wapakoneta also constructed much of the substation and Encompass provided on-site assistance during the construction efforts to help manage the construction project.

Vivir

Findlay, Ohio

Overview: Encompass provided architectural and MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) services to a local busines owner to transform an existing building into a unique Mexican restaurant – featuring fresh flavors from Mexico and fine tequilas. Encompass provided the programming, floorplan, architectural details, engineering drawings and worked with a local contractor to bring the Owner’s lively dream to life.

Yellow Springs Switch Yard

Yellow Springs, Ohio

Overview: Encompass was asked to update an existing switch yard at The Village Of Yellow Springs. The 15kV switchyard is will be getting new foundations and upgraded equipment to help ease the load off of the existing two circuits on to a 3^rd new circuit which will help power new subdivisions in the area and will eventually be turned into a brand new substation in the next few years.