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"Building Solutions Facility Management
has saved me uncountable hours of often frustrating and unproductive
swork and...have greatly improved the level of overall maintenance
of the campus. We find that our savings in direct expenses far outweigh
their fee." |
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-Sandy Harris, Good Shepherd Episcopal
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"The expertise of the large team
they organized to conduct the review was one of practical experience
not just theoretical. They listened and worked with the Zoo staff
to understand issues pertinent to the Zoo." |
-Mary Ann
Newman, The Zoological Society of Houston |
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Due Diligence
When a not-for-profit is considering purchasing an existing facility,
Building Solutions can help avoid costly mistakes. A thorough Property
Condition Assessment involves a full analysis of a building's systems:
structural; site drainage; irrigation; roofing; waterproofing; building
envelope; HVAC; electrical; plumbing; fire protection; vertical transportation;
and code/life safety.
Due diligence services also include assessments of Americans with Disabilities Act
compliance, environmental risk, asbestos, indoor air quality, radon, lead-based paint,
and lead in drinking water, interior space measurements and parking analyses. |
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Facility Audits
Few institutions have
fully assessed the current condition of their facilities, but their dedicated
facility staffs are already inundated with the daily responsibilities of
their jobs.
Armed with a professionally prepared audit, managers and
administrators can prepare more accurate budgets, guide maintenance activities,
direct long-range planning and make the best use of available funds. A facility
audit, like a pre-acquisition assessment, covers all building systems from
HVAC and electrical, to roofs and finished walls.
Building Solutions is experienced with special-use spaces
such as athletic facilities, residential and medical buildings,
performing arts spaces, zoos, aquariums and police-justice centers. |
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Maintenance Planning
Building Solutions and its senior managers are all previous facilities
and property managers. They are supported by a wide array of engineers
and specialists who are experts in their fields. This team of hands-on
operators and professional problem-solvers is an ideal source of information
and planning for the maintenance and operation of any building.
Through its strategic partnerships, Building Solutions can deploy its
recommended procedures as a web-enabled maintenance software, allowing
facility managers to simply “plug and play”. Or, if you
already have a preferred maintenance or planning software, we can help
you implement and populate the database. The Building Solutions team will
tailor its services to your specific needs. If you utilize our strategic
partnerships, training will be provided on the implementation and use of
the software, along with unlimited ongoing phone support. Building Solutions
can support your property wherever it is in the world.
Have you joined the ever increasing number of institutions pursuing
LEED-EB certification of their property operations? Although the efficiency
and sustainability benefits of LEED-EB certification are fairly self-evident,
it helps to have a facilitator on board who is versed in operations and
is respected by the many constituents who make a LEED program successful.
Our commitment to ongoing operations support and the LEED movement drive
us to constantly seek out the “best practices” and most efficient
solutions for each of our clients. |
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Development Partner Services
As an owner representative with extensive contracting and development experience,
Building Solutions manages the entire building process. We assist with selection
and direction of the designers and the contractors, scheduling, managing costs,
and facilitating decision-making. We can offer the option of full-time, on-site
supervision when needed. In summary, we protect your interests from beginning
to end.
Municipalities seeking to build more efficient, longer-lasting and environmentally
conscious public facilities or legislative buildings, should consider LEED
certification (a protocol created by the U.S. Green Building Council) for their
development projects. Building Solutions has LEED certified team members who
can assist with the design and implementation of your next LEED certified project. |
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Commissioning
As building systems become increasingly complex, clients
should incorporate an accountability system into project development to
assures proper project completion. Before, during, and after construction,
we guide the team and perform an independent technical review of critical
operating systems before you accept the final construction. Many times,
our clients seek full-commissioning as part of their effort to achieve
LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Industry protocol set out by ASHRAE is the foundation of our service.
Building Solutions operates every piece of equipment and verifies performance
in accordance with design criteria. As independent agents, our sole mission
is assuring the client that the finished project meets or exceeds all the
original contracted building criteria. As an agent independent of the building
designer or construction contractors, our evaluation is completely objective.
Our commissioning expert has been a national leader in the development
of commissioning practices and guidelines. Jerry Kettler P.E. has served
on the Building Commissioning Association, helped develop national HVAC
standards through ASHRAE, and is an active member of the United States
Green Building Council. For a list of additional affiliations and certifications,
see his resume summary on the team web page. Visit
the library for additional information and articles on commissioning. |
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