One Size Does Not Fit All

E&C's programming services, provided separately or in conjunction with architectural space programming, establish and document the M/E/P issues on a project.

• Needs Assessment. E&C interviews key facility users, determining the current and future M/E/P requirements to support their operations. Our experience with a wide variety of users allows us to ask the right questions to properly determine needs and assist users in setting priorities.
• Equipment Requirements. We review user equipment to establish overall M/E/P system requirements for the facility. Initially installed equipment requirements are documented to establish specific support requirements. Where actual equipment has not been identified, generic requirements are established providing flexibility to accommodate an appropriate range of equipment options.
• Design Concepts. E&C develops design options and concepts that meet the users needs and equipment requirements.
• Probable Construction Cost. Needs and requirements entail costs. Our cost projections provide the input necessary to establish project budgets and develop project priorities.
• M/E/P Program Document. We produce a concise document, quantifying all of the M/E/P needs, requirements, concepts and their projected costs for the facility.

E&C provides traditional design services following the AIA sequence, with services tailored to meet the needs of our client and the requirements of their project.

• Schematic Design. Working with the Architect and other consultants early in the Schematic Phase, we establish system concepts, space requirements and construction cost projections, which are vital to integrate M/E/P systems into a project.
• Design Development. M/E/P system design concepts are developed in more detail, integrating with and meeting the requirements of the building and its users. Input is provided to refine construction cost projections for the proposed M/E/P systems.
• Construction Documents. Plans and specifications are produced to allow a contract to be bid or negotiated for construction of the project and the construction cost projections for the proposed M/E/P systems are updated.
• Bid Evaluation. Assistance is provided in evaluating the bid/negotiated construction costs for the project's M/E/P systems.
• Construction Services. Typical services include submittal review, RFI responses, site observation of construction and observing selected proof testing.

Our services to tenants and brokers evaluate the M/E/P impact of a lease before it is signed. E&C can also assist in lease negotiations related to M/E/P systems.

• M/E/P Program Document. E&C interviews key facility users, determining the current and future M/E/P requirements to support their operations. User equipment is evaluated to establish overall M/E/P system requirements for the facility. Then the document is developed quantifying the M/E/P needs and requirements for the facility.
• Building Evaluations. We evaluate buildings to determine the status and capacity of their M/E/P systems and the functional and cost impact these existing systems may have on meeting user requirements.
• Probable Construction Cost. E&C can help establish the budget impact of user needs and requirements in each building, allowing these costs to be considered in the overall lease agreement.
• Operating Costs. We analyze the operating cost pass-through and requirements/costs associated with above average M/E/P utility usage in order to establish the relative cost of "living in" the buildings under consideration.
• Lease Review. E&C reviews the lease language related to M/E/P issues, suggests modifications where applicable, and assists the broker in negotiating any M/E/P-related items.

Energy efficiency is paramount for sustainable facilities. E&C assists our clients at the earliest phases of project conception through occupancy to ensure the M/E/P system achieves your sustainability goals.

• Energy Analysis. We study facility energy usage, analyzing our findings using Trane Trace and DOE2 building simulation/energy cost modeling to study options to reduce energy usage.
• Commissioning. E&C provides a variety of services related to commissioning project M/E/P systems. We know how to get systems up and running so that they meet your needs.
• LEED Certification.

E&C provides specialty services such as cost projections, evaluations and forensics that are tailored to meet your needs.

• Facility Evaluations. E&C conducts building evaluations for due diligence, prospective tenants, deferred maintenance assessment, building system replacement/upgrade options, etc.
• Design Reviews. E&C provides design concept and constructability reviews of plans and specifications produced by other consultants.
• Construction Cost Projections. We understand the importance of cost in the construction process. We can provide overall M/E/P construction cost projections as well as input on M/E/P systems and requirements for more detailed Cost Consultant projections.
• Value Engineering. E&C provides value engineering services, both as an initiator, and as a consultant evaluating value engineering concepts proposed by others.
• Design Build Documents. We develop design build documents detailing M/E/P system requirements to be provided by the design build team, without restricting the design options available that allow the design build team to meet the clients needs at a competitive cost.