Building Energy Solutions, Syracuse, New York, has extensive experience and involvement in all phases of projects, starting with the preparation of feasibility studies, budgeting, estimating and the design of HVAC, MEP, cogeneration and lighting projects, to managing the installation, commissioning of systems and the developing of maintenance procedures. We tailor our services to fit each client and pride ourselves on flexible, hands-on and personalized engineering services.
Building Energy Solutions has successfully assisted clients with specific and overall energy needs in a variety of sectors of the economy, from educational buildings to hospitality facilities. BES has also participated in several LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified projects.
We have the technical know-how with an understanding of the changing energy marketplace that enables us to deliver effective, efficient and appropriate energy solutions to all of our clients.
INSTITUTIONAL MEP
Syracuse City School District
Syracuse, New York
Institute of Technology NOC Emergency Power and HVAC Upgrade Project Mechanical and electrical engineering services for the upgrade of the emergency power system for the District network operation center to include HVAC load, new dedicated air conditioning system and future growth capacity.
COMMISSIONING
Utica College
Utica, New York
Gordon Science Center Project
Commissioning Authority for new 25,000 sq. ft. academic science and laboratory building, including laboratory process systems, fume hood systems and verification of proper pressurization of various zones.
COMMERCIAL
ICAN Family Resource Center
Utica Children's Museum Project
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for the new location of the Utica Children's Museum in the former International Butcher's Union National Headquarters. The design included preparation of a schematic design report for budgeting, space and program requirements, and utility service evaluation. The project includes an addition and complete reconstruction of the interior, HVAC design providing an energy efficient system, proper zoning for the varying usage requirements, and limited floor to deck height.
ENERGY AUDITS AND FEASIBILTY STUDIES
AlliantGroup
New York State Energy Audits
Visited 30 sites around the State to review and document energy efficiency projects to ensure they meet the energy code, and provide information on the buildings' remaining MEP systems and building envelope. The information provided is the basis for the ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audit.
REPORTS
Farnham Family ServicesFarnham Family Services
Site Evaluation Study
Prepared a mechanical, electrical and plumbing evaluation that assessed various sites, new build or reconstruction, incoming electric, gas, water and sanitary, utility service size and availability, HVAC, domestic hot water and electric options, space, and code requirements. These studies were used for the client to select a site for their expanded rehabilitation program.
INSTITUTIONAL MEP DESIGN
Syracuse City School District
Syracuse, New York
Prime Consultant for over 25 HVAC and electrical upgrade projects, energy savings, improvements in air quality and reduced maintenance requirements. Lighting upgrades in 13 schools with over a total of 1,300,000 sq. ft. Ongoing Miscellaneous Engineering agreement for HVAC and electrical projects. Projects all coordinated around school calendar, within tight budget constraints.
Provided MEP Design for:
Madison-Oneida BOCES
Verona, New York
BES has worked with BOCES for over 20 years including:
Syracuse Housing Authority
Syracuse, New York
BES has worked with SHA for over 6 years including:
Rochester City School District Duffy School #12 Reconstruction Project
Rochester, New York
BES provided the plumbing design for the reconstruction of 3 elementary schools - #7, #10 and #12.
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York
BES has worked with UMU for over 10 years
Projects include:
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, New York
SUNY Morrisville
Fabius Pompey School District
Fabius, New York
Provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services for capital reconstruction
project including kitchen, locker room, and classroom renovations; added emergency
power generation and wireless clock system; and districtwide lighting upgrade.
Walsh Day Habilitation
Rome, New York
MEP design for DASNY OPWDD facility.
New York State OPWDD
Mechanical, electrical and fire protection design for four hostels converted to Board and
Care and healthcare facilities in the Central New York area.
Crossroads Community Church
Chittenango, New York
MEP design for an addition that more than doubled the size of the facility, including new
sanctuary, fellowship hall, and classroom; including new electric, water and fire
protection service entrances.
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
SUNY at New Paltz
New Paltz, New York
Speech and Language and Hearing Center Renovations Electrical design.
New York State Insurance Fund
Liverpool, New York
Prime consultant for the upgrade of the existing heat recovery system to replace aging equipment and bring the120,000 sq. ft. office building up to current ventilation standards.
Kelberman IRA Residence
Chittenango, New York
MEP and fire protection design for eight bedroom assisted living residence.
Lyncourt Union Free School
Syracuse, New York
Capital Construction Project MEP design
James Square Health and Rehabilitation Centre
Syracuse, New York
Preparation of feasibility study/schematic design for complete HVAC Upgrade; design of DHW system
Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare Residence Hall
125 Green Street, Syracuse, New York
Heating and DHW upgrade.
Joint School Construction Board (JSCB) for City of Syracuse
Building Energy Solutions is working on four teams associated with the Syracuse City School District’s Renovation Projects, as follows:
C&S Engineers
Syracuse, New York
NYS Department of Corrections
Albion, New York
Design of 300 kW Cogeneration at Albion Correctional Facility.Assisted with National Grid Application and design review for Cogen at Wyoming Correctional Facility.
COMMISSIONING
Office of General Services, Upstate Correctional Facility
Malone, New York
Classroom and Administration Spaces in Bldgs. 08, 10 and 11 - Commissioning Authority for the HVAC and domestic hot water modifications in three buildings.
Marcellus Central School District
Marcellus, New York
2019 Capital Construction Project - Performing fundamental commissioning for the capital construction project, including the conversion of the school from steam to hot water including boiler plant, piping and terminal units.
Utica College
Utica, New York
Gordon Science Center Project - Recently assigned as Commissioning Authority for this new academic science and laboratory building.
New York State OGS Division of Military and Naval Affairs
Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, New York
Building #70 Interior Training Site Project - Commissioning Authority for the MEP systems for the reconstruction of building into training facility.
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - Assisting with the commissioning of lab and zone equipment for this new eight story advanced laboratory facility.
South Lewis Central School District Capital Improvement Project
Turin, New York
2019 Capital Construction Project - Providing Commissioning services for this multi-year phased project, replacing most HVAC equipment and infrastructure, and an addition.
McGraw Central School District
McGraw, New York
2019 Capital Construction Project - Providing commissioning services for this capital construction project which includes the Elementary School, High School, and Bus Garage.
Onondaga County Oak Orchard Waste Water Treatment Plant
Clay, New York
Administration and Maintenance Building Renovation Project – Commissioning Authority for LEED compliance for the complete renovation of the 25,000 sq. ft. administrative and maintenance building; provided Enhanced Commissioning services.
DeVry College of New York
New York City, New York
HVAC Upgrade Project - Commissioning for HVAC renovations on four floors in academic and administrative areas located at 180 Madison Avenue. In conjunction with mechanical, electric and controls contractor, performed Functional Performance Tests (FPT) and documented results and deficiencies. Provided a Commissioning Plan including Pre-Functional Checklists (PFC) for all systems listed and associated equipment. Prepared the final Commissioning Report.
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, New York
Caudell Hall Reconstruction Project - Performed pre-functional and functional performance testing for MEP systems; a NYS OGS project.
New York State Dulles State Tower Building
Watertown, New York
HVAC Upgrade Project - Commissioning services, including the functional performance testing for the HVAC retrofit of this 11 story Office of General Services building.
SUNY Polytechnic
Utica, New York
Net Zero Dormitory Project - Assisting with the commissioning of the complete reconstruction of this net zero energy dormitory including design review and site observations.
St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
Ogdensburg, New York
HVAC Upgrade Project - Worked with the Commissioning Authority to verify pre-functional checklists for this multi-phase project.
Sing Sing and Auburn Correctional Facilities
Ossining and Auburn, New York
Enclosed Firing Range Projects - Worked with the Commissioning Authority to verify pre-functional installation for new shooting range and administration offices building.
Ogdensburg Correctional Facility
Ogdensburg, New York
Above Ground Hot Water Heating Lines Project - Worked with the Commissioning Authority to verify pre-functional checklists for this multi-phase project.
Syracuse City School District Bellevue Elementary School Reconstruction Project
Albany, New York
Commissioning Authority for the total renovation of LEED School, including all MEP systems.
Oswego Health
Oswego, New York
3rd and 4th Floor Medical/Surgical Renovations and Behavioral Health Services Projects – Commissioning Authority for the renovations of inpatient surgical floors and the relocation of Behavioral Service to renovated building.
M+W Group/Empire State Development
Utica, New York
Nano Initiative Danfoss Silicon Chip Manufacturing Fit-out
BES was the Commissioning Authority for this silicon chip manufacturing center, including two large clean rooms, administration and support areas. Systems include clean room ventilation equipment providing very specific environmental conditions; 900 ton chilled water plant for comfort and process loads; heating plant, and process equipment including compressed air systems, pure water, etc.
NY OGS
Oswego, New York
Kingston Armory Energy Efficiency Project
Commissioning Authority for new lighting system and renovated mechanical System.
Rochester Schools Modernization Program
Provided design, submittal, TAB and O&M reviews for 12 school renovation projects to assist Erdman Anthony - the Commissioning Authority.
Stantec
Assisted Stantec, the commissioning Authority with Functional Performance Testing of the following: NYS Dulles Office Building HVAC Renovations Watertown NY; Camp Smith New York Reserves Training Center Cortlandtville, New York
Bergman Associates
Assisted the Commissioning Authority with Functional Performance Testing at Buffalo State College Caudell Hall Reconstruction Project and Several North Country NYS Correctional Facilities’ Mechanical Upgrade Projects
NYSERDA Wood Pellet Boiler Systems
Provided Commissioning Service for five wood pellet boiler systems including municipalities, residential and commercial.
Army National Guard Aviation Readiness Center
Bangor International Airport, Bangor, Maine
Enhanced commissioning for a new 52,000 sq. ft. LEED rated training facility for all MEP systems.
Westover Air Force Base
Building 7000 IR Project
Chicopee, Massuchusetts
Commissioning of infrared heating, make-up air unit, and gas detection system for C-5 cargo jet fuel cell (tank) repair hanger.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, New York
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Electromagnetic Sensory Facility Project
Newport, Rhode Island
Commissioning of new four story research building for all MEP services including, clean rooms, central heating, cooling and ventilation, solar and DHW.
One Park Place IRS Office Relocation Project
Syracuse, New York
Motor Pool Relocation Project Commissioning for 18,000 square feet of tenant fit-out in A-rated office.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Army Legal Services & Courthouse Project
Ft. Belvoir, Virginia
Commissioning of four story administration building and courthouse building for BRAC.
SUNY Albany RNA Institute Project
Albany, Motor Pool Relocation Project
Enhanced electrical and plumbing commissioning for the fit-out of laboratory space in the new RNA Institute Building.
U.S. Military Academy
West Point, New York
Motor Pool Relocation Project - Commissioning of HVAC and electrical systems in four buildings: Maintenance, Administration, Wastewater Treatment, and Vehicle Wash Buildings.
Air Force Research Laboratory Cyber Operations Technology Facilities
Rome, New York
Commissioning for building HVAC alterations for computer research center. LEED compliant project.
Air Force Research Laboratory
BRAC Add-To & Alter Information Directorate Laboratory
Rome, New York
Commissioning for building addition including air handling units, boilers, humidification, terminal units, and EMS. LEED compliant project.
NYS Police Forensic Building
Ray Brook, Oneida, and Middletown, New York
Commissioning of three new LEED 20,000 sq. ft. facilities' HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
NYS Department of Corrections
Attica and Buffalo, New York
Energy Improvement Projects - Responsible for commissioning associated with campus wide projects at Attica/ Wyoming and Wende/Buffalo Correctional Facilities. Commissioning included air handling units, ventilation systems, steam control and condensate systems, boilers, terminal units, heat exchangers, pumps, absorption chiller and associated equipment, solar PV and central EMS.
ENERGY AUDITS AND FEASIBILTY STUDIES
Syracuse Housing Authority
Syracuse, New York
MEP portion of building condition assessments for several tower block apartment buildings and two townhouse developments: Central Village and James Geddes.
New York State OPWDD Sunmount Campus
Tupper Lake, New York
Energy assessment of this campus built in the 1930s. The energy assessment
is ASHRAE Level I and II and is in process.
Joint School Construction Board
Syracuse, NY
Provided Energy Analysis to quantify the energy savings that would be realized from proposed renovations at five schools including Blodgett Academy, Huntington k-8, Dr. Weeks Elementary, Grant Middle, HW Smith k-8 and Institute of Technology. The reports included associated construction costs and payback analysis of various scenarios.
New York State Insurance Fund
Liverpool, New York
Prepared an ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit for the Liverpool office of the NY State Insurance Fund.
Red Hook Houses Energy Resiliency Project
Brooklyn, New York
Assisted O’Brien & Gere to develop energy resiliency options for this 30 building housing complex including CHP renewable and traditional systems.
University of Albany
Albany, New York
Assisting O’Brien and Gere with the evaluation and preparation of ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audit for 70 buildings, and Level II Energy Audit for 20 buildings.
Thatcher Company
Williamson, New York
Tax Certification for energy conservation project.
Immaculate Conception School
Fayetteville, New York
Feasibility Study for the upgrade of the HVAC system including need, cost, requirements, and scheduling for the project, project implemented based on this Study.
City University of New York
New York, New York
Building Energy Solutions assisted with the energy analysis for O'Brien & Gere's energy assessment as required by the Greenhouse Gas Climate Initiative of NY City for 7 CUNY campuses.
Air National Guard
Niagara Falls, New York
107th Airlift Wing, Building 904 Roof Repair Project
Preparation of a Solar Energy Feasibility Study in conjunction with Roof Repair Report
.
Marlboro Central School District
Marlboro, New York
Energy Impact and Construction Cost Report for high school renovations used as basis for converting school form all electric to gas hot water heating.
JAV Foods Corporation
New York, New York
NYSERDA funded energy audit for retail catering grocery store.
REPORTS
Madison Oneida BOCES Infrastructure Report for Capital Construction Planning
Prepared report to review existing MEP infrastructure and provide recommendations and requirements for long term capital construction planning, subsequently installed.
COMMERCIAL MEP
New Water Service Backflow Prevention and Interconnection Application Submissions
BES has designed and prepared the NYS Department of Health required interconnection application package for new domestic and fire protection water service entrances for over 40 locations including schools, restaurants, apartments, agricultural and commercial projects.
Oak Street Apartments
Ithaca, NY
Electrical and fire protection design for this new four story apartment building.
Town of Arietta Highway Department
Mechanical and electrical design for this new Highway Department Maintenance facility.
South Berlin Library Addition
South New Berlin, New York
Power and lighting design for library, including renovations to existing building, and the addition of a community room, kitchenette and ADA bathrooms.
The Trudeau Building Museum Expansion
Saranac Lake, New York
Electrical design for the phased conversion of the Trudeau House into a museum, including new service.
Beak and Skiff Bio-Mass Oil Processing Facility
Lafayette, New York
Electric design for new processing plant facility including emergency power and advanced manufacturing equipment. Previously provided electrical design for expansion to juice processing plant including new service to accommodate increase in electric load.
Renaissance Medicine
Regenerative Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Syracuse, New York
Engineering services for this 5,000 sq. ft. pain management medical suite, including sterile procedures and imaging equipment. Services included evaluating previously installed system, and providing corrective design and expert testimony in court proceedings related to previous poor performance of HVAC systems.
Near West Side Initiative
Syracuse, New York
MEP design for the conversion of the top two floors of old industrial building to apartments.
Destiny Arms Apartments
Syracuse, New York
Provided MEP design for this turn-of-the-century factory conversion to apartments and office spaces.
Geddes Apartments
Syracuse, New York
MEP design for conversion from a three story historic church to apartments, including one new elevator.
Amos Building
Syracuse, New York
Provided MEP design for a new four story mixed use building with retail on first floor and residential on upper floors.
CNY Fertility Center
Syracuse, New York
Mechanical design of ventilation system for room with low temperature nitrogen freezers.
Heartford Apartment Complex
New Hartford, New York
Electrical design for this 12 building apartment complex, including site distribution and individual buildings; each building a different arrangement.
Your Bargain Grocer
Utica, New York
Provided MEP design for new grocery store.
Bridgeland Auto
Bridgeport, New York
MEP design for the renovation from retail space to an auto shop.
Lerman Building
Oneida, New York
Provided MEP design for the conversion of this historic downtown building to a mixed use building with retail on 1st floor and 10 apartments on upper floors, includes all new utility services.
Beak and Skiff Bio Mass Processing Facility
Electric design for new food grade processing facility.
M & T Bank
Plumbing design for two new water service entrance and backflow prevention interconnection applications.
Urban Outfitters Destiny USA
MEP Design for new store
Crossroad Community Church
MEP Design for new Church
Living Word Church Maintenance Facility
Electric Design for new building.
Connecticut On-Site Renewable Energy Projects
Works with Pure Point Energy, a renewable energy installer, to design and implement over 20 photovoltaic solar projects for farms, residences and small businesses over 5 years
Beauty Bar
Syracuse New York
New beauty salon plumbing and electric design
Recovery Lounge
Fayetteville,New York
MEP design for sports therapy suite with saunas, cryotherapy and float tanks.
Wood Pellet Boiler System
Provided mechanical design for several Wood Pellet hot water heating systems including Long Lake Highway Department and Long Lake Municipal Building.
Interfaith Works of Central NY
Syracuse, New York
MEP design for new interfaith offices.
Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Center
Geneva, New York
Complete HVAC redesign for this office facility.
Home HeadQuarters
Community Kitchen Project – MEP Design for commercial community kitchen
Compassion Coalition Grocery Store
Utica, New York
MEP Design
Marshall BioResources
North Rose, New York
Mechanical and electrical design and energy analysis services for this specialized animal breeding facility:
Destiny Apartments
Syracuse, New York
MEP Design for apartment building with 60 units from converted old factory
AMOS Building
Syracuse, New York
MEP Design for mixed use addition to historic building
Geddes Apartments
Syracuse, New York
MEP design for church converted to 10 apartments
Hill Medical Building
Syracuse, New York
Deign of building-wide fire alarm upgrade
Cortland Cable
Cortland, New York
Design of process dehumidification for cable drying room.
ABM Industries, Inc.
Geneva, New York
Mechanical design services for seed development company’s relocated and expanded seed research lab, including clean room and labs, in a renovated building.
Wayne County Egg Farm
Butler, New York
Backflow prevention application for three new domestic water services.
Barr Transportation and Maintenance Facility
Auburn, New York
MEP Design for new commercial truck maintenance facility using recycled oil, in-floor heating.
Auburn Community Federal Credit Union
Weedsport, New York
MEP design of a new bank.
Key Bank
Syracuse and Canton, New York; St. Albans, Vermont
MEP Design for renovations
Auburn Fire Department
Auburn, New York
MEP design for bathroom renovations.
Kuno Oil
MEP design for new office building
Maines Paper and Food
Camillus, New York
Mechanical and electrical design.
Salt Dome
Town of Paris, New York
Jefferson Clinton Commons
Syracuse, New York
Mechanical design. LEED accredited
Goodyear
Ithaca, New York
MEP design
The Inn at East Wind
Wading River, New York
Feasibility study for cogeneration systems at the hotel, banquet, and catering facility.
Kozy Shack
Long Island, New York
Feasibility study for steam turbine at food production plant.
Pizza Hut
Leray and New Hartford, New York
MEP Design
FedEx Freight Distribution Center
Dewitt, New York
MEP design