GPI/Greenman-Pedersen Inc.: Sands Capital Management
Commissioning, retro-commissioning; electrical, power; fire, life safety; HVAC, mechanical; lighting; energy, sustainability; plumbing, piping.
Engineering firm: GPI/Greenman-Pedersen Inc.
2016 MEP Giants rank: 67
Project: Sands Capital Management
Location: Arlington, Va.
Building type: Office building
Project type: Other
Engineering services: Commissioning, retro-commissioning; electrical, power; fire, life safety; HVAC, mechanical; lighting; energy, sustainability; plumbing, piping
Project timeline: August 2015 to May 2016
MEP/FP budget: $1.56 million
Challenges
Because the building is located within the flight path of Ronald Reagan National Airport, we had to coordinate rooftop work with the Federal Aviation Administration. And because the building is considered high-end space, many consultants were involved. The generator had to be located ongrade, with electrical service to be provided 30 floors up.
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