Bruce Bell, PE, LEED AP 10/25/18 Bruce Bell, PE, LEED AP 10/25/18

Energy Audit and Systems Design

Children’s Beach House

Delaware

The Children’s Beach House is an approximate 20,000 square foot, two story facility that holds summer and weekend camps for children with communicative disabilities and other special needs.

SSM conducted a survey and performed an energy audit of the existing facility in 2010 and suggested several no cost and low cost strategies for saving energy as well as some capital improvement project that would have an impact on energy efficiency. In 2011 SSM expanded the energy audit to further investigate other energy saving strategies such as converting the existing heat pump system to a geothermal heat pump system, installing a wind turbine power generator, and installing a PV solar array.

After implementation of several energy conservation measures, SSM again was asked to evaluate more energy saving strategies for the facility with the consideration that the existing mechanical equipment was reaching the end of its useful life. SSM performed a life cycle cost analysis of the HVAC systems to compare replacement in kind with a geothermal heat pump system and a variable refrigerant system (VRF). The VRF system offered the lowest overall lifecycle cost and was recommended to the client. SSM is assisting the Children’s Beach house in completion of grant applications to fund the project and will design the HVAC renovation.

Eileen Kaley 9/27/17 Eileen Kaley 9/27/17

Water System Evaluation

SSM provided a water system evaluation and feasibility study to address current water needs and provide recommendations to the District for improvements to the system and better service to the schools’ population.

CENTRAL BUCKS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Water System Evaluation and Feasibility Study

Provided a water system evaluation and feasibility study to address current water needs and provide recommendations to the District for improvements to the system and better service to the schools’ population. SSM’s engineers evaluated the existing wells, the water supply system, and the storage and distribution system for the East High School and Holicong Middle School.

Potable Water Tank Replacement and Maintenance Building Addition

SSM engineers provided structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering and design services for the removal and replacement of an existing 5,000 gallon potable water storage tank with two new 7,500 gallon storage tanks to be supported on new foundations, and a maintenance equipment room addition for storage of equipment.

Bruce Bell, PE, LEED AP 9/15/17 Bruce Bell, PE, LEED AP 9/15/17

Conversion of 2 Dormitory HVAC Systems from Two-Pipe to Four Pipe Systems

SSM performed a detailed field survey of each building. The existing fan coil units were located in extremely tight spaces above the ceiling. Converting the system from a two-pipe system to a four-pipe system required detailed coordination with existing architecture and other utilities.

Marymount University | Berg Hall & Rowley Hall

Arlington, VA

Berg Hall and Rowley Hall are both dormitory buildings located at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. The existing dorm rooms in each building were served by fan coil units supplied by a two-pipe heating and cooling system. The scope of the project was to replace the existing fan coil units, greater than 270 individual units, and upgrade the existing two-pipe system to a four-pipe system in each building. Work in Berg Hall also included replacement of the existing air-cooled chiller with two new 35 ton water-cooled heat recovery chillers, and the addition of a dry cooler. The existing boilers were also replaced with a new 600 MBH boiler, and new pumps were provided for the heating system as well as the cooling system.

This project was more complex due to the expedited design and construction schedule. SSM conducted the field survey over the Winter break while students were not on campus, and then quickly completed the design to meet the aggressive permit submission deadline. During the construction phase, SSM worked closely with the owner and the contractor to facilitate completion of the project.

Eileen Kaley 9/6/17 Eileen Kaley 9/6/17

Building Conversion | Mansfield University

Foor and Associates Architects

Mansfield, PA

Study and preliminary design for the conversion of a 2,400 square foot lecture hall into three separate functional spaces by the installation of moveable partitions. HVAC and electrical systems needed to be reconfigured to function as three individual zones. SSM performed a survey of existing HVAC and electrical systems, determined how to modify these system to support the new architectural layout for the space, and estimated the cost of construction for the renovations. SSM also evaluated the existing structure to determine if it could support the proposed moveable partitions.

Eileen Kaley 9/5/17 Eileen Kaley 9/5/17

Asbestos Survey and Assessment | AHERA Management Plans

Conducted an asbestos survey and assessment and delivered AHERA Management Plan.

Harford County School District

Harford County, Maryland

Conducted an asbestos survey and assessment and delivered AHERA Management Plans including review of existing drawings, previous asbestos inspections, and current Management Plans for 60+ buildings including re-locatables. Identification, assessment, and identification of all asbestos containing material (ACM) throughout the buildings in accordance with the most current AHERA and EPA regulations. Assessment and documentation of both the condition of any ACM not previously identified and previously identified ACM.

Patrick McCoy, PE, LEED AP, CSDP 12/29/16 Patrick McCoy, PE, LEED AP, CSDP 12/29/16

Structural Engineering for Adaptive Residential Reuse of Social Center

Adaptive reuse of former Social Center with new floor addition

Alician Senior Apartments

Kramer Marks Architects

Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Assessment of a 1950s Social Center for re-use as apartments. Extensive documentation and evaluation of the existing clear-span steel and concrete structure required for addition of new level. New construction included the added wood-framed floor and roof, infill of the original mezzanine level and full height elevator core. In addition to structural engineering, the project included preparation of drawings, specifications, submittal reviews and construction oversight.

Originally utilized by the adjacent school as a gymnasium and hall, St. Alice’s was a popular gathering place for teens and young adults for dancing, roller skating, bingo and big band nights. Located in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, this project involved the development of 53 units of affordable, senior housing. The project features the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the original ground floor and original second floor. The original first floor mezzanine overlooking the gymnasium was filled in to complete the level. The original roof structure was reinforced and repurposed to become the new fifth floor, while adding a new roof structure.

Bruce Bell, PE, LEED AP 5/12/16 Bruce Bell, PE, LEED AP 5/12/16

Ventilation Study

SSM mechanical engineers completed a ventilation study to provide options to ventilate the “attic” spaceof Weightman Hall.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia PA

SSM completed a study to provide options to ventilate the “attic” spaceof Weightman Hall. The space contained two air conditioners discharging hot condenser air into the space. The existing ventilation of this space was not sufficient to remove the heat leading to an increased load on the air conditioners and decrease in performance of the units which are rated at ambient temperatures of 95 deg. F. Temperatures in the attic space were believedtoexceed 120 deg. F.

SSM explored options to ventilate the space housing the air conditioners to provide a satisfactory ambient condition or modify the installation to mitigate the impact of being installed in an interior space. SSM mechanical engineers surveyed the site and documented existing conditions including several existing and apparently abandoned duct systems in the vicinity of the air conditioners and the space in which the units are housed and the surrounding areas in sufficient detail to develop ventilation options. The final report included three options for creating a satisfactory environment for the operation of the air conditioning units and budgetary construction costs for each scenario.

Patrick McCoy, PE, LEED AP, CSDP 6/8/15 Patrick McCoy, PE, LEED AP, CSDP 6/8/15

Electrical Analysis

•SSM electrical engineers performed a detailed site survey and analysis of the overall campus electrical distribution system and analyzed the current uses.

Country Day School

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

SSM electrical engineers performed a detailed site survey and analysis of the overall campus electrical distribution system and analyzed the current uses.
Developed a prioritized list of buildings and uses of power for allocation of emergency backup power. Compared survey data to existing drawings and updated drawings. Prepared a report summarizing the collected data and presented a Master Plan to re-feed and back-up with the newly acquired emergency generator.

Patrick McCoy, PE, LEED AP, CSDP 6/8/15 Patrick McCoy, PE, LEED AP, CSDP 6/8/15

Civil and Site Engineering

SSM provided all of the civil/site engineering and permitting for the Millmont Elementary School and 6th Grade Magnet School.

The Reading School District

Reading, Pennsylvania

SSM provided all of the civil/site engineering and permitting for the Millmont Elementary School and 6th Grade Magnet School. This 135,000 square foot facility is being built by the Reading School District and includes a $2.2 million site work package.

As part of the design team, SSM provided the civil engineering design that included the site surveys, parking, circulation, grading, landscaping, street upgrades, green roof and other BMP's, stormwater management, erosion control permitting, and all land development plans and approvals. The design was completed on schedule. The awarded construction bid was less than the estimated construction cost.

Eileen Kaley 6/8/15 Eileen Kaley 6/8/15

Asbestos Management

Performed all asbestos-related engineering services related to the Old Senior Hall renovation project.

The Milton Hershey School

Hershey, Pennsylvania

SSM performed all asbestos-related engineering services related to the Old Senior Hall renovation project, including a comprehensive asbestos inspection of the facility, asbestos abatement design, bidding services, air monitoring and contractor oversight during the abatement, and project management services to support the ongoing renovation project.

Bruce Bell, PE, LEED AP 6/8/15 Bruce Bell, PE, LEED AP 6/8/15

Multi-Discipline Engineering

Architectural engineering for the Elementary Center and a new natatorium.

Wyomissing Area School District

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

Facility Engineering - HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and electrical systems design for an Elementary Center project involving the addition of 12 new classrooms, a new gymnasium, a new administration wing, and renovations to the existing school.

Construction Phase Services - Services included review of applications for payment, review of shop drawings, site observation, and resolution of construction issues related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.

Indoor Air Quality - Construction phase activities related to protecting indoor air quality in an occupied school building during construction activities.

Facility Engineering - HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems design for a new natatorium.

Site Engineering - Services including administration of Borough review process on behalf of the District, grading plan, stormwater management plan, and landscaping design for a new field house.