“I have worked continuously with Umesh Bhargava and his firm since 2018 on a variety of affordable rental residential projects. During this time Umesh and his Director of Engineering Brian Ziegenfuss have been invaluable members of the design team, particularly during the early phases when various HVAC systems need to be evaluated with the owner and sustainable design consultant in order to meet the project needs and the owner’s expectations for performance, maintenance, the thermal comfort of their residents, and the project budget. During the documentation phases the Bhargava Team are always enthusiastic participants in the coordination process demonstrating commitment to well crafted construction documents. I intend to continue to work with Umesh and Brian on many future projects. “
- David Stembel, AIA
Torti Gallas + Partners
“I have known Umesh Bhargava from Bhargava International, Inc. for the past 3 years, working on multiple projects with him. Umesh and his team have proved that they are invaluable members of the design team within short order. There, holistic approach to design, not just from a MEP perspective, but project as a whole is something that not many engineers have. When a problem arises, they brainstorm quickly and come up with several design options that are creative yet cost effective. They have always met the design schedule if not ahead of time. I highly recommend Umesh and his team for your future MEP design needs.”
- Sathya Moorthy, RA
The Community Builders, Inc.
“Bhargava International, Inc. prepared the MEPF documents for Phases 2 and 3 of Obery Court and College Creek in Annapolis, MD. Both projects went through the City of Annapolis permit review without any comments. Everyone at the firm is a pleasure to work with, and they were very responsive and knowledgeable on any questions that arose during construction.”
- Kenneth O’Brien, AIA
WRT Architects
“I have had the benefit and pleasure of getting to know Mr. Bhargava and Mr. Ziegenfuss both personally and professionally over the past 3 years. They run their practice with such a high level of integrity and professionalism only attainable via the decades of experience they have amassed. They handle challenges with aplomb and are creative problem-solvers. BII delivers excellent designs and they are conscientious Consulting Engineers to our Architects and truly own their position within the Design Team. BII is an essential part of the Design Team from pre-development feasibility analysis all the way through occupancy and operation; not to mention the excellent responsiveness required during our fast-track cash-limited deadline-heavy affordable housing Construction Administration phases. I’m very much looking forward to the next two mixed-use multi-family projects with them as part of the Team.”
- Jason M.A. Soifer, AIA, NCARB
The NHP Foundation
“In my multi-family world, I have found Umesh to be a real asset to our project teams. He is a thorough designer who is very receptive to open dialogue on design issues, responds promptly to RFI questions, and works collaboratively towards resolution of field issues. And as a bonus, he is also a Baltimore City certified MBE Engineer.”
- Willy —
Southway Builders, Inc.
“I was the Project Manager for the owner at Obery Court which consisted of two projects. Throughout the project when clarifications or new design was required Bhargava International Umesh was always available. Responses were always punctual and when necessary, they were always available to attend meetings.”
- Pat Foca
Innova Service Corporation
“Hi Jane: I wanted to introduce you to Umesh Bhargava of Bhargava International. He is an MEP engineer that I worked with on the renovation of 5 garden apartment buildings. He does a lot of multi-family work. He did a good job on the Bass Circle Apartments project and was very responsive during construction. Thanks, Tom”
- Thomas F. Luddy
Kodiak Construction Management LLC