Maintenance Facilities Planning, Design & Engineering

Maintenance facilities are critical operational assets that directly affect safety, reliability, and service delivery.

Aging infrastructure, evolving fleet technologies, and regulatory requirements make these projects increasingly complex. GFT partners with owners and operators to plan, design, and deliver maintenance facilities that improve productivity, enhance safety, and strengthen fleet resiliency. Our integrated approach aligns operational insight, environmental expertise, and constructible design to support long-term performance and community impact.

How We Support Maintenance Facility Projects

Integrated building services supporting safe, efficient, and durable maintenance facilities for long-term operations.

Planning and Programming
GFT helps define operational needs and long-term goals through facility needs assessments, space programming, site evaluation, and master planning. Our approach supports informed decision-making, regulatory coordination, and facilities that align with current operations and future fleet strategies.
Sustainability and Future Readiness
Our team designs maintenance facilities with sustainability, resiliency, and flexibility in mind. From energy-efficient systems to infrastructure that supports evolving fleet technologies, our solutions help reduce lifecycle costs and adapt to changing operational demands.

Environmental and Regulatory Support
GFT’s experts provide planning and environmental documentation services to support project approvals and records of decision. We work closely with clients and regulatory agencies to manage risk, maintain momentum, and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Design and Engineering
We deliver integrated architectural and engineering designs that prioritize functionality, safety, durability, and adaptability. Our teams coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering to create maintenance facilities that support efficient workflows, protect workers, and perform reliably over time.

Your Maintenance Facility Partner

Projects of 500+ Maintenance Facilities

Full-Service Capabilities

Dedicated Maintenance Facility Specialists

Maintenance facilities are the operational core of a fleet. They provide safe, efficient spaces for maintenance activities that support reliability, protect workers, and help agencies deliver consistent service to their communities.

Featured Projects

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Wide angle view of a train on open tracks near large buildings and parking lots.

VRE Broad Run Station & Maintenance Facility Expansion

Manassas, Va.

An exterior view of the DRJTBC Langhorne operations and maintenance facility.

DRJTBC Southern Operations and Maintenance Facilities Improvements

Langhorne, Pa.

City of Surprise Public Works Operations Facility

Surprise, Ariz.

Valley Metro light rail vehicle in an inspection pit.

Valley Metro Rail Operations and Maintenance Center Expansion

Phoenix, Ariz.

A white police vehicle is parked in the Pima County Fleet Maintenance Facility. Large equipment is on the floor and hangs from the ceiling.

Pima County Fleet Maintenance Facility Design

Tucson, Ariz.

Southwestern Yard Maintenance Facility Design and Construction Administration

Los Angeles, Calif.

The new, larger bus maintenance facility meets the maintenance needs of 165 buses. Image showing interior of the bus maintenance facility.

Improved Bus Fleet Storage for Kirk Avenue Bus Facility

Baltimore, Md.

Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility

Denver Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility

Denver, Colo.

Leadership Team

Robert Papocchia, AIA, NCARB

Vice President & Transportation Market Sector Leader, Buildings & Places

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Nathan Reinhard, PE

Vice President, Director of Transit & Rail Facilities

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Giuseppe “Joe” Tulumello

Division President, Buildings & Places

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of maintenance facilities does GFT support?
GFT supports maintenance facilities for transit authorities, municipalities, airports, and specialized fleet operations where reliability, safety, and adaptability are essential.
What experience does GFT bring to complex maintenance facilities?
GFT has delivered more than 500 maintenance and fleet facilities across North America. Our dedicated teams bring decades of experience and serve as trusted advisors in applying best practices to complex infrastructure projects.

How does GFT approach planning for operations and maintenance facilities?
GFT begins by understanding each client’s operations, fleet, and maintenance needs. We then apply a proven planning strategy that includes feasibility analysis, site evaluation, equipment considerations, and stakeholder engagement.
How does the GFT team design facilities that remain effective over time?
We design flexible layouts and systems that can adapt to changing fleets, technologies, and maintenance practices, helping extend facility life and protect long-term investments.