ABOUT US
Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Engineering Practice
Having many years experience in building services engineering, project and financial management, we offer clients comprehensive multidisciplinary support and design service across the range of mechanical, electrical and ancillary building services engineering within the built environment, from design concept through to contract completion.
"Our design philosophy is one of integration, complementing the built environment, its aesthetics and other design goals by working in partnership with the client design team to create appropriate and holistic solutions"
This philosophy is supported in the design stage by timely and high-quality input which is then followed through by consultants walkabouts during installation.
Having early involvement during the design stage, we believe, is crucial to the success of any project, particularly with respect to energy use, and after completion, our design assessments feed into a process of continuous improvement with the aim to increase customer satisfaction.
Our commitment to high service standards is the same for each project irrespective of size.
CHRIS READING
CEng MCIBSE MIOA MSLL SPAB
Chris is the founder and former Managing Director of Chris Reading Associates. He began his consulting career at GH Buckle and Partners in London, specialising in electrical engineering for large commercial projects. With a keen interest in building services, Chris later earned a B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering and an M.Sc. in Acoustics.
Following his studies, Chris joined the BBC, where he led acoustic design and measurement of buildings and their services, alongside designing air conditioning and heat recovery solutions for studios and other BBC facilities.
He went on to work with James H Pull and Associates, honing his expertise in heating and ventilation (H&V) for a broad range of educational, healthcare, public, and commercial buildings—both new and historic.
In 1984, Chris took on the role of Facilities Manager at IBM UK Laboratories Ltd, overseeing over 600,000 sq. ft of laboratory, office, and computer space, including the management of a listed manor house.
After two decades of running his own consulting practice, Chris incorporated the business as Chris Reading Associates Limited in October 2019 when joined by Michael Brennan.
Chris has also been a valued member of the Winchester Diocese committee for the care of churches, offering his extensive Building Services, Acoustics, and AV expertise to ensure high standards across diocesan projects.
Although he retired in December 2023, Chris’s dedication to providing the best service and solutions for our clients remains a guiding principle for the team at Chris Reading Associates.
MIKE BRENNAN
MEng MIET
Michael is a dedicated mechanical and electrical engineer with a keen eye for detail and a deep-rooted passion for providing the right solution every time. After graduating with an MEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Portsmouth in 2010, Michael began his career at VES Ltd, progressing swiftly through engineering and senior management roles that encompassed design, manufacturing, technical support, and commissioning. In 2016, he became Controls Manager at SCS Group Ltd, where he led the design and manufacture of smoke ventilation control systems.
Since joining Chris Reading Associates Limited in 2019, Michael has drawn on his broad engineering skill set to deliver energy-efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly solutions across a wide range of projects. His approach is underpinned by a strong commitment to first-principles engineering and a genuine desire to meet each client’s unique needs—without burying them in technical jargon.
Having served as a Director for over five years, he took on the role of Managing Director in January 2024, continuing to champion the practice’s core values of excellence, simplicity, and reliability in every project.
