Details - Spring 2012
.Recently Awarded Projects
Oberlin College Allen Memorial Art Museum receives LEED Gold certification
Karpinski Engineering provided LEED Services for the Allen Memorial Art Museum HVAC and Associated Systems renovation project. Oberlin College’s Allen Memorial Art Museum is considered one of the top college/university art museums in the country. This project scored 43 points on the LEED point scale, exceeding the 39 point requirement for LEED Gold Certification. Job well done to all parties involved! Learn more about Allen Memorial Art Museum here: http://oberlin.edu/amam/
Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Mandel Building receives LEED Gold certification
Karpinski Engineering was a proud team member who assisted in the design efforts of the Jewish Community Federation’s Mandel Building design. Karpinski Engineering provided the Jewish Community Federation with MEP and Civil design services for a build out of their facility. This facility is LEED Gold Certified with a goal of zero waste to landfills by 2019. Learn more about this building and LEED here: http://jewishcleveland.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/jewish-federation-of-clevelands-mandel-building-receives-leed-gold-certification/
Fuchs Mizrachi school officially achieved LEED Silver certification
Karpinski Engineering provided MEP engineering design services for the Fuchs Mizrachi K-12 School which received LEED Silver Certification. Congrats to all involved! Learn more about Fuchs Mizrachi here: http://www.fuchsmizrachi.org/
Karpinski Engineering provided LEED Services for the Allen Memorial Art Museum HVAC and Associated Systems renovation project. Oberlin College’s Allen Memorial Art Museum is considered one of the top college/university art museums in the country. This project scored 43 points on the LEED point scale, exceeding the 39 point requirement for LEED Gold Certification. Job well done to all parties involved! Learn more about Allen Memorial Art Museum here: http://oberlin.edu/amam/
Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Mandel Building receives LEED Gold certification
Karpinski Engineering was a proud team member who assisted in the design efforts of the Jewish Community Federation’s Mandel Building design. Karpinski Engineering provided the Jewish Community Federation with MEP and Civil design services for a build out of their facility. This facility is LEED Gold Certified with a goal of zero waste to landfills by 2019. Learn more about this building and LEED here: http://jewishcleveland.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/jewish-federation-of-clevelands-mandel-building-receives-leed-gold-certification/
Fuchs Mizrachi school officially achieved LEED Silver certification
Karpinski Engineering provided MEP engineering design services for the Fuchs Mizrachi K-12 School which received LEED Silver Certification. Congrats to all involved! Learn more about Fuchs Mizrachi here: http://www.fuchsmizrachi.org/
Projects of Note:
Marymount Opens New Doors in March 2012
In March 2012, Marymount Hospital will open its new Surgery Center addition with the renovations scheduled to open in first quarter of 2013. The new 45,000 SF surgery center and renovation of 30,000 SF of existing clinical space has a total project cost of $45 Million. The Cleveland Clinic wanted to utilize a project delivery method that aligned the construction team with the owners’ mission, reduced cost, maintained a construction schedule, produced better project outcomes and reduced risk.
The process developed included the use of some Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) concepts and the hiring of five contractors during the design phase to assist in constructability, scheduling, cost estimating and design reviews. Karpinski Engineering was a proud member of this design team. Early integration of the Owner/Design/Construction team provided valuable insight for the design team and gave indispensable design knowledge and history to the construction team. These collaborative efforts have considerably reduced the number of RFI’s and other issues during construction. The result has been a project in which all parties are working toward common goals and are accountable to the rest of the team. This has led to a TEAM that has delivered a project to the owner that is on time and on budget, has strengthened team relationships and made the design/build process enjoyable. For more information on the Marymount Hospital Surgery Center Addition and Renovation project and IPD, please contact James T. Cicero, President at jcicero@karpinskieng.com.
Image provided by Bostwick Design Partnership.
The process developed included the use of some Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) concepts and the hiring of five contractors during the design phase to assist in constructability, scheduling, cost estimating and design reviews. Karpinski Engineering was a proud member of this design team. Early integration of the Owner/Design/Construction team provided valuable insight for the design team and gave indispensable design knowledge and history to the construction team. These collaborative efforts have considerably reduced the number of RFI’s and other issues during construction. The result has been a project in which all parties are working toward common goals and are accountable to the rest of the team. This has led to a TEAM that has delivered a project to the owner that is on time and on budget, has strengthened team relationships and made the design/build process enjoyable. For more information on the Marymount Hospital Surgery Center Addition and Renovation project and IPD, please contact James T. Cicero, President at jcicero@karpinskieng.com.
Image provided by Bostwick Design Partnership.
KE's Gearing up for March’s Harvest for Hunger/Feed America Campaign
Last year Karpinski Engineering collected $8,767.24 for the Feed America Campaign. We hope to increase that amount this year and help feed more hungry families in our community and yours.
Karpinski Engineering would like to invite your company to join us in this effort by donating an item for our annual silent auction. This event will take place for two weeks starting Monday March 19th and conclude on Friday March 30th and featured on our website. Updates are sent out via email once daily.
If you would like to be added to our distribution list, assist us in our campaign by making a monetary donation, or providing an item for auction, please contact Vanessa Aron at 216.391.3700 or via email varon@karpinskieng.com. All (100%) proceeds go directly to our Feed America campaigns. Plus, your donation is also 100% tax deductable.
Did you know...
Puzzling Fact: Did you know jigsaw puzzles have been commercially made since the 1760’s? We hope you don’t lose your pieces before ours is complete!
Did you know...The Commissioning Department at Karpinski Engineering has the resources necessary to perform ‘Special Inspections’ as required by the Ohio State Building Code to commission Smoke Control Systems as well as commissioning of other life safety and security systems. Commissioning Authority, Jeff Creter.
Did you know...Permeable concrete pavements installed over a properly prepared subbase and drainage layer can meet the requirements for LEED site sustainability credits and improve the environment. Detailed specifications, tested mix designs, and comprehensive installation instructions are critical for proper performance. Civil Engineering Manager, Bill Dunagan
New Services Debut!
KE Commissioning Presents: Thermography
Karpinski Engineering's Commissioning Department will now be offering thermography services to its repertoire with two trained engineers, one of whom is Level 1 Certified. This service will increase efficiency through non-destructive diagnostic testing of mechanical, electrical and building envelope systems. For more information on thermography and all our commissioning services, please contact Jeff Creter QCxP, Director of Commissioning at jcreter@karpinskieng.com, 216.391.3700.
KE Marketing Now Offers Photography Services
Karpinski Engineering has been fortunate to employ a talented graphic designer and photographer. Perhaps you have seen her work? All of Karpinski Engineering’s collateral materials including the recent Holiday Card, Puzzle Campaign, brochures and case studies as well as SMPS flyers and ASHRAE newsletters have been designed by Lisa Wilding.
Not only does she possess a talent for design, she holds the same level of professional aptitude toward photography. Karpinski Engineering is now offering professional photography services for project photos.
For more information on this service, please contact Lisa at lwilding@karpinskieng.com, 216.391.3700.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Emy McGann, BIM Manager
Over the past four years Karpinski Engineering has focused on producing and delivering quality Building Information Models (BIM). We initially adopted BIM utilizing AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks technology. After several successful projects, highlighted by a large design-assist medical building, inspired us to strengthen our trade by adopting the Revit MEP platform. Applying both Revit MEP and Navisworks has allowed us to better collaborate with all fields of the building industry.
We currently have a wide range of Revit MEP projects varying in size from under 25,000 sq. ft. to over 600,000 sq. ft. We continue to fine-tune our software skill set through continuous training (using our new training lab), research and development, and constant evaluation of our standards and procedures.
Over the past four years Karpinski Engineering has focused on producing and delivering quality Building Information Models (BIM). We initially adopted BIM utilizing AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks technology. After several successful projects, highlighted by a large design-assist medical building, inspired us to strengthen our trade by adopting the Revit MEP platform. Applying both Revit MEP and Navisworks has allowed us to better collaborate with all fields of the building industry.
We currently have a wide range of Revit MEP projects varying in size from under 25,000 sq. ft. to over 600,000 sq. ft. We continue to fine-tune our software skill set through continuous training (using our new training lab), research and development, and constant evaluation of our standards and procedures.
An Update on
The Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center
Known as one of the largest construction projects in Cleveland's history, the Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center is moving along. In addition to welcoming the new year, we also welcome the second year of construction for the new Cleveland Convention Center and Medical Mart, one of the largest projects we have designed at KE. Although it still may appear as a big hole in the ground, progress at the site has been remarkable. Besides the old Convention Center and parking garage, five additional buildings were demolished to make room. Portions of the new facility are already enclosed. Conduit, piping, ductwork and HVAC equipment are being installed. KE staff has had significant effort in the construction administration process and we continue to keep pace with design revisions as they are approved. For additional information, visit the project website at: http://www.clevelandmedicalmart.com
The Ohio State University
Medical Center Expansion Project
How Karpinski Engineering Fits
The Ohio State University Expansion Project is the largest project at the Ohio State University with the construction cost of approximately $1.1 billion. There are four pieces to the expansion project; new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and the Critical Care Tower (the largest piece), University Hospital (Rhodes and Doan Hall) and James Cancer Hospital (RDJ) MEP Infrastructure Upgrades, Medical Campus Roadways and Infrastructure, and the South Campus Chiller Plant.
Our team of professionals were hired directly by The Ohio State University in 2008 to perform upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in Rhodes Hall, Doan Hall and the current James Cancer Hospital. Our responsibilities include replacing main air handling systems and installing chilled water from the South Campus Chiller Plant to Rhodes, Doan and James and the Ross Heart Hospital. These new systems will extend the serviceable life and improve energy efficiency of the buildings for continuous use and support of the Medical Center Master Plan. Construction of the MEP Infrastructure Upgrades is expected to conclude in 2013.
We are proud to be part of a project that will improve the availability and quality of health care in Central Ohio. To read more on the progress of the new Medical Center expansion and the quality health care at the Ohio State University Medical Center, http://projectoneblog.osumc.edu/ .
Our team of professionals were hired directly by The Ohio State University in 2008 to perform upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in Rhodes Hall, Doan Hall and the current James Cancer Hospital. Our responsibilities include replacing main air handling systems and installing chilled water from the South Campus Chiller Plant to Rhodes, Doan and James and the Ross Heart Hospital. These new systems will extend the serviceable life and improve energy efficiency of the buildings for continuous use and support of the Medical Center Master Plan. Construction of the MEP Infrastructure Upgrades is expected to conclude in 2013.
We are proud to be part of a project that will improve the availability and quality of health care in Central Ohio. To read more on the progress of the new Medical Center expansion and the quality health care at the Ohio State University Medical Center, http://projectoneblog.osumc.edu/ .
