Our specialty at Williams Notaro is upgrading facility support systems to meet current codes, solve operational problems, and improve operating efficiencies. It was the primary service we provided when we opened in 1996. If your facility is having trouble keeping up with today's demanding business environment, we can help.
Williams Notaro's experienced staff provides the following building upgrade services:
- HVAC System Upgrades or Replacement
- Supplemental 24 Hour Cooling Systems
- Energy Efficiency Upgrades
- Fire Alarm System Upgrades
- Life Safety System Upgrades
- Plumbing System Accessibility Compliance
HVAC System Upgrades or Replacement:
The number one complaint in the work space is comfort control. It is too hot or too cold, but never just right! Many building's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems do not meet current ventilation codes or provide the level of comfort, control, indoor air quality, and operating efficiency expected by tenants and facility managers. If you need additional cooling capacity, need to meet the current ventilation codes, have a system that is operating well beyond its service life, or have a difficult problem that seems unsolvable, Williams Notaro can provide the creative approach to suit your building and business. Our detailed approach to major system renovations, replacement, or upgrade work is unsurpassed in the consulting industry.
Supplemental 24 Hour Cooling Systemz:
Many buildings operate the main cooling equipment 24 hours per day, every day, just to provide cooling to small LAN rooms, computer rooms, and other special tenant areas. Not only does this result in a reduction of overall service life of the equipment, but also in higher maintenance costs and more frequent service outages. In most cases, the addition of a supplemental cooling tower, drycooler, or small chilled water system devoted to serving after-hour or 24 hour tenant needs can result in long term cost reductions and longer service life for the base building equipment. In today's demanding market, tenants often will look specifically for dedicated 24-hour systems to meet their needs. Given the choice, the building offering a dedicated system has the competitive edge. Williams Notaro can work with you and your building engineering staff to determine if a 24 hour system is right for your building and, if it is, which system is best suited for your needs and the needs of your tenants.
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| Before: The Washington Post's obsolete Press Room |
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| After 1: One level of the two-story parking structure in the former Press Room |
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| After 2: Level 3 in the former Press Room is a public meeting area and auditorium |
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Energy Efficiency Upgrades:
Reducing operating expenses is always an important facet of managing a facility. With today's concerns about utility de-regulation, the potential for unpredictable increases in energy costs, and heightened public awareness of energy conservation, operating an energy efficient facility can result not only in a reduction of operating costs but may also be an attractive feature to many modern office tenants. Williams Notaro can evaluate the various systems in your facility and offer recommendations on changes in facility operations, system improvements, or system replacement strategies that could result in significant cost savings over the life of the facility. We can determine the payback period and estimate the cost savings resulting from the implementation of some of the latest advances in energy efficient technology. From lighting retrofits to complete building management systems, we can design, specify, and assist you in creating an energy efficient work place.
Fire Alarm System Upgrades:
Proactive fire alarm system upgrades make your facility safer and eliminate code approval problems during renovation projects. Williams Notaro can design fire alarm system upgrades ranging from simply accommodating building code requirements to complete high-rise fire alarm system conversions.
Life Safety System Upgrades:
Are the life safety systems in your facility up-to-date? Do they meet the current code requirements? Are you providing a safe environment for your facilities occupants? Let us help you evaluate and identify areas to improve your facility's life safety systems or determine what needs to be done to bring the systems into compliance with the latest code requirements. Williams Notaro can assist you in the design and specification of retrofitting sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and emergency generator systems to help keep your facility code compliant. Our experienced staff can also provide construction administration services throughout the construction phase of the project to monitor and report on the progress and identify deviations from the contract documents.
Plumbing System Accessibility Compliance:
Accessibility compliance is more important now than ever before. Most jurisdictions require upgrades with most interior renovation projects. Some jurisdictions require accessibility compliance, especially in public area toilet rooms, even for minor renovations. With extensive experience in modifying plumbing systems to comply with accessibility requirements, Williams Notaro can work with you to design the retrofitting of toilet rooms, pantries, and drinking fountains to efficiently meet the accessibility guidelines. Since many upgrades result in an overall reduction in fixtures, Williams Notaro performs a code review to verify that the remaining quantity of fixtures will still meet the latest building codes.
