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Electrical Systems
We design the infrastructure that powers California’s most ambitious projects. Our engineers bring clarity to complexity, ensuring electrical systems are safe, resilient, and compliant.
  • Low to medium voltage distribution (12V to 66kV)
  • Utility infrastructure planning
  • Emergency & backup power systems
  • Master metering & submetering
Proof in action: From large healthcare campuses to resilient civic infrastructure, our electrical systems are built to last — with zero litigation in our history.
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Lighting Design
Lighting is how architecture comes alive. We design systems that deliver efficiency, meet California Title 24 requirements, and enhance every space — from classrooms to cultural icons.
  • Interior & exterior systems
  • Landscape & accent lighting
  • Automated controls & dimming
  • Daylight harvesting
Proof in action: Our lighting designs have earned Southern California Edison’s Most Energy-Efficient Building recognition and shaped award-winning cultural spaces across the region.
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Sustainability & Energy
California is racing toward electrification — we’ve been designing for it for decades. Our team integrates sustainability into every project, helping clients stay ahead of codes and mandates.
  • LEED, CHPS, and Savings by Design compliance
  • Energy audits & reporting
  • Green building rating systems implementation
  • Lighting energy management controls
Proof in action: With engineers trained on Title 24 and renewable systems, we keep clients compliant and prepared for tomorrow’s standards.
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Technology Systems
We design integrated systems that keep people connected, operations secure, and buildings smart.
  • Data, networking & telecom
  • Audio/video & multimedia systems
  • Building automation & energy management
  • Access control, security & surveillance
Proof in action: From hospitals to performance venues, our technology systems support both life-safety and world-class experiences with hundreds of millions of sq ft delivered
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Fire & Life Safety
Protecting what matters most requires precision. We design fire and life safety systems that meet stringent codes and integrate seamlessly into complex environments.
  • Automated fire detection & alarm systems
  • Life safety communications
  • Feasibility & lifecycle cost studies
  • Constructability & peer review
Proof in action: Our fire and life safety work has earned NECA Electrical Excellence awards, reflecting both innovation and reliability in critical environments.
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Markets We Serve

Our portfolio spans nearly every sector of the built environment, from education campuses and healthcare systems to data centers, cultural landmarks, and municipal infrastructure. Whatever the challenge, we bring clarity, compliance, and confidence.

Our Promise

At FBA, every service is delivered with a principal leading the project, deep code literacy, and partnerships that last decades. The result: systems you can count on - today and tomorrow.