HVAC and BAS Design

Compass has 4 Licensed Professional Engineers on staff that specialize in HVAC and Building Automation Systems.  We integrate and rotate design functions as part of our in-house training program while incorporating direct field support with all of our staff.

Design Philosophy

Field Verification and Client Integration

Compass follows a standard practice of verifying existing conditions thru onsite visual inspections along with integrating client’s key personnel into the design discussions and reviews to accurately identify and address issues involved on a project.

Interaction With Contracting Team to Improve the Project Design

The most successful projects are those that incorporate input from the entire project team.  Our focus is to always make good decisions based on accurate information while being open to new ideas & solutions from all involved.

Quick Response to questions and issues

As challenges arise, we believe in a quick response (normally onsite) to help identify the issue and determine the best path forward.  Working as a team to identify issues early provides the maximum ability to resolve with minimal impact.  

Premium Close-Out Package

With extensive time spent servicing and upgrading existing facilities, the value of accurate record documents cannot be over stated.  As such, it is our standard approach to improve delivery of the Client’s Close-Out package, including:

  • Project Equipment and Operations Manual

  • Record Drawings Including a Final Walk-Through and Inspection

  • Color Coded Record Drawings in Equipment Rooms

  • Customer Systems Training

  • Online Records

COLLEGE ENERGY UPGRADE

CENTRAL CHILLER PLANT

SURGERY AND CENTRAL STERILE HVAC UPGRADE

A system wide college campus upgrade designed in conjunction with the owner, energy service company, and contractor to deliver a cost effective and usable HVAC/BAS system that delivers energy savings.

Super-Efficient Variable Primary CHW Plant with 4 550 ton Mag Bearing Chillers and a 300 ton Heat Pump Chiller designed for fully automatic or fully manual operation.

HVAC retrofit to upgrade existing systems serving the central sterile and operating room suites while maintaining existing operation of the facility – requiring close coordination with hospital and project team members.