A. Mechanical, Electrial and Plumbing (MEP) and Fire Protection (FP)

• Professional Engineering Services
• Construction Management Services
• Design/Build
• Preconstruction Services
• Technical Due Diligence
• Owner or Surety Representative Services
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Commissioning
• Special Systems (BAS, Security, Traffic Control, Other)

Provide Specialized Technical Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Due Diligence for evaluating potential investments, ensuring operational, maintenance and life cycle goals are being complied with, and addressing safety concerns in regard to code compliance.

• Infrastructure Survey
• Equipment Inspection
• Condition Survey
• Evaluation of design data, history, system, and as built records
• Maintenance Evaluation
• Energy Audits per ASHRAE© guidelines, Energy Modeling and Energy Management
• Implement Energy Conservation Measures (ECM)
• Renewable Power Generation (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Small Hydro)
• LEED© and/or Energy Star© certifications
• Carbon reduction management
• Retro-commissioning
• Fitness for service criteria evaluation
• Compliance with Standards
• Repairs and refurbishments needed to extend the life of the equipment
• Comprehensive reports with meaningful technical evaluations
• Develop Maintenance Life Cycle, and Replacement Plan for MEP Systems. Make third party testing recommendations; budget necessary correction or replacements based upon report.

• Consulting Engineering/Plan & Specification Projects
• Preparation of Engineering Design Drawings and Specifications for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems. This would include initial conceptual design, project budgeting, systems analysis and construction document preparation for bid purposes.
• Development of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems design criteria and related budget costing.
• Preparation of reports analyzing existing or proposed Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems with respect to capacities, energy usage, flexibility, quality, cost and performance.
• System comparison reports
• Energy Efficiency Assessments, Energy Modeling and Energy Management
• Renewable Power Generation (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Small Hydro)
• LEED© and/or Energy Star© certifications
• Carbon reduction management
• Commissioning Authority (CxA), Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning
• Preparation or review of tenant design drawings
• Field surveys and jobsite reports
• Preparation of equipment and subcontract Bid Packages
• Bid analysis and review of Subcontractors qualifications
• Review of shop drawings
• Quality control (Punch List)

We have the ability to complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Construction work under duress by implementing the following plan:

• Assess existing conditions.
  • Review all project documentation including plans, specifications, contracts, correspondence, billings, change orders, procurement, and permit status.
  • Complete project survey, assessment, and produce and estimate to complete (per discipline).
  • Scheduling - Evaluate existing schedule, and produce resource loaded Primavera P3 schedule to complete.
  • Project Management - Provide management team to evaluate all aspects of project; including estimate to complete, and develop a plan to finish the project; including but not limited to the following:
    • Advise Construction Manager, Owner or Surety of existing, known, or possible claims by MEP Subcontractors. Audit all MEP Subcontractors to ensure all labor and materials are paid for.
    • Subcontractors - Utilize existing, or replace based upon performance; and consultation with Construction Manager, Owner or Surety.
    • Suppliers - Utilize existing, or replace based upon performance; and consultation with Construction Manager, Owner or Surety.
    • Schedule - Develop and execute schedule in consultation with Construction Manager, Owner or Surety. Evaluate schedule status and mitigate project acceleration, compression, delay and impact costs.
    • Project Close Out - Ensure all project close out needs are met. Standard close out documents include, but are not limited to the following:
      • As Built Documents.
      • Warranty Letters
      • Commissioning Reports
      • LEED© and/or Energy Star© certification

• Preparation of Engineering Design Drawings and Specifications for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems. This would include initial conceptual design, project budgeting, systems analysis and construction document preparation for bid purposes.
• Development of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems design criteria and related budget costing
• Preparation of reports analyzing existing or proposed Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems with respect to capacities, energy usage, flexibility, quality, cost and performance.
• System comparison reports
• Energy Modeling and Energy Management
• Renewable Power Generation (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Small Hydro)
• LEED© and/or Energy Star© certifications
• Carbon reduction management
• Commissioning Authority (CxA), Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning
• Preparation or review of tenant design drawings
• Field surveys and jobsite reports
• Preparation of equipment and subcontract Bid Packages
  Bid analysis and review of Subcontractors qualifications
• Review of shop drawings
• Quality control (Punch List)
• Purchase all equipment and Subcontracts
• Provide Project Management and Administration
• Preparation of Shop, Fabrication and As-Built Drawings
• Complete project scheduling for all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
• Start-up and turnover of all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems

Approach to be two pronged, as follows:

1. New Construction

• Peer review
• Develop Energy Efficiency Program
• Implement ECM and Renewable Power Generation
• LEED © and/or Energy Star © Certification
• Carbon Reduction Management
• Recommendations

2. Existing Facilities

• Develop Facility Expenditures Data Base (Energy, Water, Maintenance, other)
• Identify Program Components
• Energy Audits
• Implement ECM and Renewable Power Generation
• Tax Credits and Rebates
• Aggregate Utilities Purchasing
• LEED © and/or Energy Star © Certification
• Carbon Reduction Management
• Assistance on the Executive Order 13514 implementation (if applicable)

Energy Projects Objectives:

The B&R Construction Services objectives of the Energy Audit and Implementation of ECMs and Renewable Power Generation are to identify, develop, and implement improvements that will substantially reduce the energy use and the overall cost of operating the facility.

We will provide our client with an energy audit, recommendations, design, bid and construction management services that involve a single point of responsibility for the Energy Audit and the Implementation of ECM (design and construction) process.