“My experience has shown that a project never gets any better than the concepts upon which it is based. Many projects represent the right answer to the wrong questions. This is why I focus on the 5% of the project time and investment that ensures success for the remaining 95% of the project.”
William R. Acorn, P.E., FASHRAE
William R. Acorn, P.E., FASHRAE, is founder and principal of Acorn Consulting Services, LLC. A consulting mechanical engineer specializing in the built environment, Bill provides project analysis, forensic reconstruction, risk mitigation and litigation support services. Services relate to the design, delivery and function of advanced manufacturing facilities, semiconductor fabrication facilities, institutional laboratories, health care facilities and various types of commercial buildings.
With more than 30 years experience as a professional engineer and design firm founder and principal, Bill is an internationally recognized authority on assessing, evaluating, conceptualizing and remediating complex project design, construction and operational issues related to HVAC systems, cleanrooms, process and plumbing systems, refrigeration systems, and building and fire code compliance.
Bill’s consulting expertise has been influential in shaping approaches to code compliance and life safety in semiconductor and other advanced technology facilities.Bill Acorn is registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah, and is also registered with the NCEES. He has been recognized for technical achievements, innovation and foresight by peers, associates and clients, and has been elected to the status of Fellow in the industry-leading organization, FASHRAE.