SUSTAINABLE SERVICES

Sustainability Consulting

• Existing building investigation studies for identification of energy conservation projects.

• Feasibility studies to determine LEED-EB certification potential.

• ASHRAE Level 1,  2, and 3 energy use audits.

• Consultation regarding sustainable design, construction and operation of commercial and industrial facilities.

 LEED Project Administration

• Overall administration of the LEED® project  certification process.

• Facilitation of Sustainable Design & Construction Charettes.

• Consultation regarding sustainable strategies and LEED® prerequisites and credit compliance.

• Liaison between project team and USGBC/GBCI.

• Third party review and submission of all project LEED® documentation. 

MEP Design Documentation

• Perform calculations required for refrigerant, ventilation, lighting and energy compliance with applicable standards.

• Document HVAC system controls, sensors and operation.

• Confirm appropriate indoor design conditions, including temperature, humidity, activity level and air movement is appropriate for the intended use.

• Coordinate with the MEP design team to ensure system design complies with requirements. 

Energy Modeling

• Consultation on appropriate system selection for the intended use of the space to maximize energy savings.

• Early conceptual modeling to identify areas of concern and for use as a design tool.

• Investigation of Energy Conservation Measures with energy simulation for evaluation of projected energy savings.

• Creation of computer based energy simulations that comply with LEED^®, utility company, State and Federal requirements.

• Reports and recommendations based on energy model inputs and results.

• Third party review of energy models.

• Energy modeling and certification for Federal and State tax incentives.

Commissioning Services

• Coordinate commissioning activities during construction document preparation.

• Preparation of system and equipment Commissioning specifications.

• Design development and construction document review.

• Commissioning plan creation and administration.

• Control system coordination.

• Shop drawing and submittal review.

• Review and oversee initial start, test and check procedures.

• Witness HVAC pipe and duct testing, flushing and cleaning.

• Verify and approve testing and balancing.

• Observe construction progress in the field and report discrepancies.

• Create functional performance testing protocols, and coordinate, witness and document test results.

• Develop the systems O&M manuals.

• Oversee and approve owner training.

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