Higher Education

Description:  Lead Cx Agent for new 215,600 sq.ft. building housing nationally recognized centers of interdisciplinary research in cybersecurity, computational biology, quantum computing, data science, and other fast-growing technical fields.

Services Provided:  TMG provided commissioning for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as the building automation system. The systematic commissioning process began in the design phase and continued through construction and post-acceptance phases with actual verification of the project’s energy-related system performance. The green construction initiatives were based on the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). Also, professional engineering review of all design documents and submittals, including a critical review of controls design, submittal, and sequences of operation.

Photo Credit: Dan Schwalm 

Description:  New 27,000 sq.ft. two-story building containing administrative offices, health instruction, and student treatment services. It was the first LEED project on the campus and achieved LEED Silver certification.

Services Provided:  TMG provided commissioning for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building automation systems. The systematic commissioning process began in the design phase and continued through the construction phase. The post-acceptance phase commissioning included actual verification of the project's energy-related system performance.
 

Description:  Remodel of a 1966 library into a state-of-the-art nucleus of information for both faculty and students. The new 55,337 sq.ft. renovated library featured modern study areas and office spaces, creating a 21st century information hub for accessible information access, learning, and knowledge.

Services Provided:  TMG and it's partner firm were responsible for all MEP Cx and post-acceptance phase development of the Systems Manual and O&M Manual.

Photo Credit: David Matthiessen 

Description: New 130,000 sq.ft. building containing thematic research spaces, living labs/experimental studios, modern re-configurable classrooms, offices and meeting spaces, as well as strategically design open/green spaces. The ERIC building provides the University with a state-of-the-art engineering facility with the flexibility to adapt to future needs.

Services Provided: TMG was the MBE Cx sub-consultant to SKA Consulting Engineers. TMG was responsible for developing all Cx specifications, Cx plans for all project phases, all MEP pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests utilizing a web-based Cx software tool (CxAlloy), Start-Up Plan, Systems Manual, and Final Cx Report. TMG also provided professional engineering reviews for all design-development and construction documents, as well as contractor submittals.
 

Description: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools project to upgrade the BAS controls for 101,000 sq.ft. elementary school that servicing over 400 students.

Services Provided:  TMG was contracted as the Engineer of Record to provide professional engineering services for the complete replacement of outdated pneumatic and legacy DDC controls. The old controls are being replaced with new BACnet DDC control systems and enhanced, web-based graphical user interfaces integrated into the master CMS system. TMG's scope of work involved evaluating the condition of existing MEP, lighting, and controls systems, researching original MEP design criteria, submittals, and equipment sizing, reproducing all architectural base sheets and MEP layouts in CAD format from scanned existing conditions documents, producing controls schematics / points lists / sequences of operation, developing project specification packages, and producing mechanical designs where necessary to improve system performance, efficiency, and indoor air quality. TMG is also contracted to provide construction administration and full MEP and BAS commissioning services through project completion.

Description: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools project to upgrade the BAS controls for a 97,000 sq.ft. elementary school that services over 530 students.

Services Provided:  TMG was contracted as the Engineer of Record to provide professional engineering services for the complete replacement of outdated pneumatic and legacy DDC controls. The old controls are being replaced with new BACnet DDC control systems and enhanced, web-based graphical user interfaces integrated into the master CMS system. TMG's scope of work involved evaluating the condition of existing MEP, lighting, and controls systems, researching original MEP design criteria, submittals, and equipment sizing, reproducing all architectural base sheets and MEP layouts in CAD format from scanned existing conditions documents, producing controls schematics / points lists / sequences of operation, developing project specification packages, and producing mechanical designs where necessary to improve system performance, efficiency, and indoor air quality. TMG is also contracted to provide construction administration and full MEP and BAS commissioning services through project completion.