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AL FATECH LOCAT IONS San Jose, California – HQ | San Francisco, California | Monrovia, California | San Diego, California | Atlanta, Georgia

INNOVAT I VE I DEAS | SUSTAINABLE SOLUT IONS | INTEGRATED PARTNERSH I PS

2022

Vela Tech Holdings, Inc. established for AlfaTech and other business units. Verity Commercial joins. Mumbai office opens.

2020

S&K Engineering of Monrovia and LFA Lighting of Ventura join our growing firm. Opens San Diego Office

COMPANY PROFILE

2019

Growth of leadership team. Further expansion into international markets with new and existing clients.

2018

Through RSBG: adds strength of 65+ offices throughout Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa.

AlfaTech was established in Silicon Valley in 1987 as a mechanical, electrical, and technology (low voltage, security, and A/V) design engineering firm. Responding to client needs, we expanded our service offerings to include architectural lighting design, sustainability, Smart Building, and project management services. In addition, we expanded into five California offices, including San Jose (Silicon Valley), San Francisco, Monrovia, and San Diego. AlfaTech is gaining ground through organic, merger, and acquisition growth. Establishing Vela Tech portfolio with parent company RSBG, our services reach the West Coast to the Midwest and the East Coast from partner offices in Seattle, Chicago, Reston, and Edison. We also have an international presence with offices throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. AlfaTech has a solid reputation forged by a corporate commitment to enduring client relationships and service excellence. We provide complete design, design-assist, and design/build project delivery services. Our project experience includes core and shell, tenant improvements, upgrades, repositioning, and restacks. Each AlfaTech project aims to achieve maximum energy performance, resource conservation, and pollution reduction, resulting in the highest energy savings and sustainability at all design phases while creating a balance of preservation, constructability, schedule, and budget. Given the dynamic nature of what we do, our AlfaTech teams are active listeners, and together with their focus on client and partner relations, are true team players.

2017

Expands offices in Los Angeles and Japan. Celebrates 30 Years Success!

2015

Develops partnerships in India, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

2014

Merges with Timmons Design. Expands San Francisco office to One Post Street Location

2012

Develops Architectural Lighting Design group. Creates Ireland and Thailand partnerships.

2010

Develops Sustainability / LEED and Energy Solutions groups.

2008

Ranked as one of the Top Five Engineering Firms in Silicon Valley

2006

Merges with MCT. AT-PD founded. Reports annual volume $150M

2003

Named one of the Top 100 Largest Private Companies in San Francisco.

2000

Named one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Silicon Valley.

1996

Merges with S&H and MPL. Opens San Francisco office.

1989

Creation of an in-house Technology Group focused on voice, data systems, and overall technology

1987

Jeff Fini, PE, founds AlfaTech MEP Design in Silicon Valley

LOCATIONS ALFATECH is part of Vela Tech Holding portfolio of companies

VELA TECH HOLDING

SISTER COMPANIES

UNITED STATES San Francisco, California San Jose, California - HQ Monrovia, California San Diego, California Seattle, Washington Chicago, Illinois Reston, Virginia Edison, New Jersey Mumbai, India

EUROPE London, England

MIDDLE EAST Doha, Qatar Bagdad, Iraq Abu Dhabi, UAE Al Ain, UAE Madiant Zayad, UAE Dubai, UAE Riyadh, Saudi Aribia Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

ASIA Mumbai, India Pune, India Bangkok, Thailand Singapore Gandhingar, India New Dehli, India Dehradun, India Rajkot, India Visakhapatnam, India Dhaka, Bangladesh Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh

Warwickshire, England Saint-Cannat, France Essen, Germany

Frankfurt, Germany Munich, Germany Bochum, Germany Berlin, Germany Hamburg, Germany Ribnitz-Damgarten, Germany Rostock, Germany

Amman, Jordan Istanbul, Turkey

Wiesbaden, Germany Stralsund, Germany Vienna, Austria Kornberg, Austria

NORTHERN AFRICA Cairo, Egypt

ASIA Singapore Mumbai, India

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN HVAC Heating Systems Water and Gas Cooling Systems / Chilled Water Dehumidification Systems Contamination Sensitive Areas Industrial Hygiene Systems Low Tolerance Temp Control Title 24 Analysis and Design Heat Recovery Systems Central Utility Plants Air Handlers HVAC System Controls

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN Power Systems Emergency & Standby Power Lighting and Lighting Controls Security Systems 24 / 7 Power Systems (UPS) Power Monitoring Systems Toxic Gas Monitoring Graphic Control and Alarm Panels Grounding and Bonding Energy Management Energy Conservation Fire Alarm Systems Public Address Systems Plug Loads Control

PROCESS Industrial Waste Collection Acid Neutralization Bio-Kill Waste System Process Waste Containment Ultra pure De-ionized Water Systems USP Water WFI Water Specialty Chemicals Chemical Storage Lab and Special Gas Systems Ultra High Purity Gas Piping Bulk & Specialty Gases Toxic Materials Handling Code Compliance Process Distribution Piping Process Cooling Water Medical Gas Medical Vacuum Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal system (WAGD) Dental Vacuum System Dental Water System

COMMISSIONING ENERGY SOLUTIONS Early Quantifiable Energy Study Incentives Energy Star® Assessments Retro-commissioning (RCx) Monitoring Brand Continuous Commissioning (MBCCx) ASHRAE Level 1, 2 and 3 Energy Audits Measurement and Verification (M&V) of installed projects Energy Modeling Net Zero Energy Budgeting HVAC/Chilled Water Plant Optimization

PLC Programming Fire Protection and Plumbing

ALFATECH LIGHTING

Balancing occupant

experience with efficiency,

AlfaTech Lighting Studio

takes a holistic approach to

lighting design. From

generating a basis of

design through construction

documents to post-

occupancy. AlfaTech

Lighting Studio applies

daylighting strategies and

prioritizes sustainability

and energy-efficient

technologies.

LIGHTING STUDIO AlfaTech’s Lighting Studio provides aesthetically pleasing and sustainable design solutions for some of the world’s most complex and high-performing buildings. AlfaTech Lighting Studio brings a creative spirit to each project. We work closely with clients to gain an understanding of project requirements and goals. The Lighting Studio works with the design team to chart the best course based on our client’s objectives, the architect’s design, building systems, facility operational strategies, sustainability goals, and energy efficiency. Every building is unique, each having its own aesthetic and operational preferences. Lighting Studio considers preferences with great attention and detail. We are well-versed in coordinating with a range of consultants handling mechanical, electrical, plumbing, acoustical, structural, landscape, civil, security, and signage. The Lighting Studio possesses a wide range of project experience, offering a range of design and analytical services supporting a project from beginning to post-occupancy. Services include schematic daylighting design studies, facility orientation, and daylighting modeling to yield favorable LEED accreditation outcomes. AlfaTech Lighting Studio delivers solutions to address a range of goals, reducing energy consumption by harvesting daylight. Our Lighting Studio aims to delight occupants by bringing the daylight into a space by evenly distributing light while mitigating glare by considering how the eye adapts. We believe design should seamlessly transition from daylight to electric lighting, dynamically considering the sun’s rotation as it engages with a space. Our approach ensures a stimulating space that plays with light and shadow. Additionally, outdoor views have positive effects. Lighting Studio values and brings a biophilic design connecting occupants with nature. DESIGN THAT PLAYS WITH DAYLIGHT AND CONNECTS WITH NATURE

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

AlfaTech Lighting Studio engages daylighting model software to provide visual representations of how daylight will impact a facility. These images allow more informed design decision-making. Our clients expect floor plan calculation points and renderings to gain a better sense of light distribution. Lighting Studio provides floor plans, 3D views, and sectional perspectives to gain an insight into how daylight affects the space.

ALFATECH TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY STUDIO AlfaTech’s Technology Studio provides smart building design solutions for some of the world’s most complex and high - performing buildings. Our Technology Studio services combines consulting, design, and software creation, and we work with clients worldwide. AlfaTech Smart Building Services help building owners and stakeholders with office strategies to roll in more Artificial Intelligence (AI) machine learning and cloud-based data and analysis in facility operation to optimize various building systems and keep maintenance low. The Smart Building Technology will also be beneficial to post-pandemic return to the office. To implement the latest and greatest technology, the essential operational technologies, including a unified user interface and reporting system that monitors and structures all various systems (BMS, Lighting Control, Shade Control, Security, Access, Conference room scheduling, and others) data in place will be required. This will be accomplished through a web-based user interface integrated building management system known as Smart Building Technology..

OUR SERVICES

INTEGRATED BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (IBMS)

Strategy sessions with stakeholders to understand smart building expectations and requirements.

Integration through open protocols or (API)

Develop matrix outlining all systems which should be included in Intelligent (SMART) Building System.

Collective monitoring, reporting, analysis, and automation

Provide smart building design expertise to ensure all required systems for integration are connected to building technology network (BTN) and communicate via open protocol like BACnet IP. Develop a Master Systems Integration (MSI) RFP outlining system requirements and specifications for the provision of open MSI System of hardware and software components either on dedicated on-prem private network or hosted off-prem in the cloud .

Optimizing operational and energy efficiencies

Improve strategic facilities and space planning

Enhance employee experience/productivity

Reliability with an integrated systems approach

Consolidate facilities management platforms

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

MIGRATION SERVICES Requirements Gathering Business Impact Analysis

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ANALYSIS Technology Refresh Efficiency & Optimization Corporate Office Relocation Data Center Strategy Development Data Center Programming (OPR Development, Capacity Planning, Site Selection, Conceptual Design, Colocation

LOW VOLTAGE DESIGN MDF / IDF / MPOE DESIGN Lab / Server Room / Data Center Pathways and Building Riser Systems Campus Outside Plant (OSP) Design Copper / Fiber Backbone Cabling Copper / Fiber Horizontal Cabling Design Team Coordination Product and Vendor Selection Contract Documents

Inventory / Audit Documentation Technical Design Coordination Capacity Planning Migration Strategy and Planning Equipment Database Development Migration Documentation Technical Staff Augmentation Migration Project Management

Lease Negotiations) Budget Development Schedule Master Planning

Bidding and Negotiations Construction Administration

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Program Development Project Plan and Schedule Budgeting Vendor Selection Contract Negotiations Vendor / Contract Management

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING Technology Standards Development Product / Vendor Evaluation Competitive Cost Analysis Technology Trends and Benchmarking Facilities & IT Collaboration

AUDIO VISUAL DESIGN Audio Visual Solutions (Conference Rooms, Executive Board Rooms, Café Spaces, Lobby Spaces, Digital Signage, Training Rooms, All Hands Spaces, Theatre / Auditoriums, Collaboration Spaces, Recording / Broadcast Studios, Network /

Project Communication (Meetings / Meeting Minutes, Risk Mitigation, Communications Plan, Project Performance Metrics)

Security Operations Centers) Product and Vendor Selection Contract Documents Bidding and Negotiations Construction Administration

ALFATECH PROJECT EXPERIENCE

ALFATECH AVIATION

Los Angeles International Airport, Terminal 1

Los Angeles, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 346,000 SF

This is a total renovation of Terminal 1 at the Los Angeles International Airport. The terminal’s entrance, ticket counters, and Skycap operations were moved from the east end of the building to the west side to ease traffic congestion a problem motorists frequently encounter when entering the central terminal area at peak travel times. A reprogrammed departures and arrivals level will feature a “Lobby of the Future,” which includes self check -in and self-tag bag drop kiosks, a 12-lane security screening checkpoint, two large bag claim devices, and a high-speed in-line screening baggage handling system. Combined, these features will make departure and arrivals systems more balanced and efficient both curbside and within the terminal. Once through security, passengers will experience a bright, modern concourse. Twelve gates will have new, enlarged hold rooms with integrated concessions and passenger amenities. An additional 25,000 SF of retail and dining space will feature a variety of finishing materials and sculpted facades, nearly doubling the current concessions area.

Awarded ENR Award of Merit California Best Project, Transportation Award of Merit and Excellence in Safety

Los Angeles International Airport, Terminal 2*

Los Angeles, CA

TYPE: SIZE: 84,000 SF

Tenant Improvement

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the sixth busiest airport in the world and third in the United States. In 2013, Terminal 2 served more than 5.5 million travelers. Constructed in 1962 as LAX’s original international terminal, Terminal 2 was demolished and rebuilt in 1988. As a part of the overall LAX Concessions Renovation Program with Westfield, we were contracted to deliver their cutting-edge design of the Terminal 2 modernization. The interior renovation will transform the existing dated terminal into a new, world class experience for travelers that features 20 new dining and retail destinations. With three distinct districts, the traveler journey begins after crossing the TSA checkpoint with a meandering Commercial Hub that connects to a Dining Terrace with several unique destinations, textured surfaces and lounge-style seating. The journey continues with The Strand, an open, flowing dining and shopping area with a grand, sculptural staircase leading to a mezzanine with café that overlooks the concourse below. The 84,000 SF LAX Terminal 2 project includes interior renovations to the existing arrivals level concourse including a re- invention of the aesthetic of the concourse and a rebranding of concessions. The same is true for the departures level concourse and includes all concessions, retail shops, passenger hold rooms, vertical circulation, and restroom facilities. Also included in the scope of this project are significant renovations to the infrastructure of the terminal including mechanical air distribution and controls, lighting and power distribution for all public areas of the terminal, and grease collection systems for the food service tenants.

* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment

Los Angeles International Airport, Terminal 4 & 5*

Los Angeles, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 845,000 SF

This project was for a $1.5 billion, 845,000 SF, 28-gate redevelopment program for American Airlines in Terminal 4 and 5 at the Los Angeles International Airport. The program includes combining the headhouse entrances of terminals 4 and 5 to create a 300,000 SF centralized facility. The new headhouse will provide new check-in areas, ticket counters and baggage system operations. A new floor will be constructed for two new security screening checkpoints

* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment

LAX, Airport Response Coordination Center (ARCC)

Los Angeles, CA

SIZE:

8,000 SF

The firm provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for a new 8,000 SF mission critical facility with 24/7 mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems capability. To enhance LAX’s operational efficiency and crisis management capabilities by centralizing communications and streamlining management of the airport’s many operations while improving service to passengers. The ARCC provides day-to-day, round the clock operational support, facility management, flight information, security coordination and ensures compliance with all federal aviation regulations.

Ontario International Airport, Terminal 2 & 4 In-Line Explosive Detection System (EDS) Baggage Handling System

Ontario, CA

TYPE:

Tenant Improvement

As part of the new security upgrades performed on airports after 9/11, the firm was hired to design the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for the new baggage handling systems in Terminals 2 and 4. The scope included renovation of existing airline baggage handling spaces, new baggage handling screening rooms, replacement of the outbound baggage conveyor systems, and installation/integration of the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) provided EDS machines (three in each terminal). Also included were Explosion Trace Detection (ETD) workstations, On-screen Resolution (OSR) control rooms, and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems. Among the challenges of the project were utility relocations for service to the systems.

San Diego International Airport, Terminal 2 – West Expansion*

San Diego, CA

TYPE: SIZE: ACCREDIATION:

Tenant Improvement 470,000 SF

LEED Platinum

Project Manager for MEP engineering, low-voltage and security-system design, architectural lighting and vertical transportation design services through design development (DD) for the expansion. The 3-story expansion included 470,000 GSF, ten (10) new gates, a dual-level roadway, enhanced curb-side check-in, a ticketing lobby, additional security screening lanes, baggage handling, seating areas, concessions and support space. Multiple potential design solutions were evaluated in response to the SDIA “Green Build” initiative, including displacement ventilation, solar PV, graywater recovery and geo-exchange. Services included energy modeling and CFD modeling. Design included solar PV, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and high-efficiency HVAC systems.

Project achieved LEED Platinum certification (first commercial airport terminal in the world).

* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment

Ontario International Airport, North and South Security Airfield Access Point Facilities

Ontario, CA SIZE:

Tenant Improvement

The project consisted of a new building with security gates for employee access to the airside and included screening systems, new diesel emergency generators, and self-contained fuel tanks. The firm provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services.

LAX, Korean Airlines Lounge* Los Angeles, CA

New business class and first-class lounge for Korean Airlines. New air handling unit, connected to the base building for CHW and HHW connections.

* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment

San Diego Airport, Terminal 2 Expansion*

San Diego, CA

TYPE: SIZE: ACCREDIATION:

Renovation 470,000 SF

LEED Platinum

Provided MEP engineering, low-voltage and security-system design, architectural lighting and vertical transportation design services through design development (DD) for the expansion. The 3-story expansion included 470,000 GSF, ten (10) new gates, a dual-level roadway, enhanced curb-side check-in, a ticketing lobby, additional security screening lanes, baggage handling, seating areas, concessions and support space. Multiple potential design solutions were evaluated in response to the SDIA “Green Build” initiative, including displacement ventilation, solar PV, graywater recovery and geo-exchange. Services included energy modeling and CFD modeling. Design included solar PV, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and high-efficiency HVAC systems.

Project achieved LEED Platinum certification (first commercial airport terminal in the world).

* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment

San Jose International Airport, North Concourse

San Jose, CA

TYPE: SIZE

New Construction 380,000 SF

LEED Silver

ACCREDIATION:

AlfaTech provided site mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for the new Terminal B North Concourse, including site utilities master planning. This terminal has a striking design that evokes the high-tech landscape of the Silicon Valley. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the concourse with natural light. Flight gates are located close to shopping areas so travelers can enjoy locally prepared foods at a variety of eateries. At 1,600 feet long and 90 feet wide, the building is 380,000 SF, with 29,000 SF of space reserved for retail and concession areas and 10 gates. The Concourse is designed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification standards. It boasts many sustainable design features, including aggressive daylight harvesting and an e ffi cient displacement ventilation system. San Jose has more than 325 days of sunshine a year, so the outer layer of the exterior acts as a shading device, protecting the inner core of the building and helping it perform more e ffi ciently.

As a separate project, for the administrative offices on N. 1st Street, the firm provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design and project management services for the upgrade of an existing Telecom Room to house MPT Servers.

SFO, Terminal 3, AMEX Centurion Executive Lounge

San Francisco, CA

TYPE: SIZE: ACCREDIATION:

Tenant Improvement 7,167SF

LEED Platinum

AMEX wanted a unique, high-end lounge to accommodate its exclusive members and to be a destination locale within the new international Terminal 3 at the San Francisco International Airport.

AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, technology and security services for this 7,000 SF tenant improvement project. The lounge features a two-story living wall, walnut flooring, a wine wall with a tasting station, private workspaces, a glassed-in family room, full kitchen, lounge, and restrooms with showers.

The lounge is the first LEED Platinum lounge in California.

San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3, Boarding Area E*

San Francisco, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Renovation 65,000 SF

Provided engineering design services for the renovation of SFO Terminal 3 which houses 10 United Airlines gates in Boarding Area E. Project included complete demolition of existing boarding area from the concourse level up, and a 30,000 SF expansion. Highlighting service, hospitality and comfort, the $138 million renovation features progressive sustainability measures that promote well- being and includes a diverse mix of healthy offerings from local retailers and vendors. Amenities such as a yoga room, private dressing rooms, high- tech gate lounges and an interactive children’s play area and provides an enhanced passenger experience with the large open spaces and views of the airfield.

AWARDS

2017 Interiors Awards – Winner, Civic/Public

* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment

San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 1 Expansion

San Francisco, CA

TYPE:

Tenant Improvement

Mechanical and sustainable design for the new expansion to the San Francisco International Terminal 1. Formerly known as the South Terminal, Terminal 1 consists of Boarding Area B (including gates 20-31, 32-32B, 33-36) and Boarding Area C (gates 40-48).

San Francisco International Airport, Master Planning

San Francisco, CA

TYPE:

Master Planning, Tenant Improvement

Conceptual design and master planning for the addition of the new international terminal to the San Francisco International Airport. It is the largest international terminal in North America and is the largest building in the world built on base isolators to protect against earthquakes. The terminal has numerous passenger amenities, including a wide range of food and drink establishments, shopping, baggage storage, public showers, and a medical clinic.

San Francisco International Airport, Drug Enforcement Agency Office

San Francisco, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 2,400 SF

Mechanical, electrical & lighting engineering design, fire life safety and telecommunication services for the tenant improvement work for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Office Relocation Project located within Terminal 3 at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The tenant improvement (TI) encompasses the build out of 2,400 SF at the west end of the ground floor of Terminal 3 at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for the Drug Enforcement Agency. The existing space included four individual rooms and exterior entry hall, which were combined into a single tenant space

Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal Complex*

Abu Dhabi, UAE

TYPE: SIZE:

New Construction 700,000 m2 Terminal Building

Provided Mechanical Engineering design, including seismic upgrades for the MEP/FP system, for the new 700,000m2 Midfield Terminal building able to accommodate 30 million passengers annually (MPA), with eventual growth beyond that to 40 MPA. The terminal will serve as a new Middle East airline hub in support of Etihad Airlines, the national carrier of the UAE, and it is designed to cater for significant volumes of passengers transferring between flights at Abu Dhabi providing a minimum connect time of 45 minutes. The x-shaped terminal complex provides efficient programmatic function, housing more than 18,000 sq m of facilities and retail, almost 10,000 sq m of international restaurants, over 27,500 sq m of hospitality and a cultural museum, and 49 gates.

* Completed by AlfaTech principal during previous employment

Miami International Airport, Concessions

Miami, FL

TYPE:

Tenant Improvement

The firm worked on food and beverage concessions, as well as kiosks for dry goods at Miami International Airport. Concessions included Nations, Cinnabon and Pizza Hut. Services included mechanical, electrical and plumbing design

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Concessions

Phoenix, AZ

TYPE:

Tenant Improvement

The firm designed mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for food and beverage concessions in the food court for the Fox Sports Bar, Home Turf Sports Bar and Roadhouse Bar.

ALFATECH HIGHER EDUCATION

University of Southern California, Roski School of Art and Design

Los Angeles, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 25,000 SF

Phase 1: AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing & fire protection criteria engineering services for the first phase of this project which included 15,000 SF of open offices and classrooms as well as reception area bringing together the school’s three gradua te degree programs into one space. Due to the sensitive nature of the art which will inhabit the space, proper lighting and heating control was crucial to keep the integrity of the student's work. The workspace included oversized desk areas as well as two modular classrooms along with a maker’s space featuring various equipment such as laser cutters, 3D printers and an equipment check o ut area for the students to use in their artistic process. Phase 2: AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing & fire protection criteria engineering services for the 10,000 SF expansion of the Roski School of Art and Design at University of Southern California. The expansion space includes 18 student studios, large open plan professional gallery space, conference room and private offices. This expansion enables the school to present arts programming and public events within the Arts District neighborhood, contributing to the existing creative community. Phase 2 was completed in April 2020

Soka University Of America

Aliso Viejo, CA

TYPE: SIZE: ACCREDIATION:

New Construction, Design-Build 200,000 SF LEED Gold anticipated

The firm provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design services for this university campus expansion project for Soka University which consists of two buildings. The 4-story, 91,370 SF Marie and Pierre Curie Hall (STEM building) features 19 labs, three classrooms, 26 faculty and administrative offices, 11 conference rooms and a 100-seat auditorium alongside open collaborative spaces and student workstations throughout the facility. Core lab facilities, including an aquatics lab, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), accommodate advanced research and help recruit new faculty. The building’s instructional lab modules allow for interactive teaching and hands -on learning in this open, flexible, interactive and sustainable building to support the new life sciences concentration for undergraduate students interested in biology, biomedical research, biotechnology, public health and medicine (pre-med). The Resident Housing are twin, 4- story, 52,470 SF buildings which anchor the university’s southwest border. Each hall contains 50 housing units (made up of single- and double – bedroom dormitories), meeting and social spaces, a kitchen and 24-hour study rooms with a covered walkway connecting the buildings.

Both proposed projects were designed to accommodate a LEED Gold Building Certification.

Moreno Valley College Welcome Center

Moreno Valley, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

New Construction 17,300 SF

AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for the 17,300 SF single-story building. The $14 million Welcome Center houses enrollment services and other departments within student services, such as Admission & Records, Cashier's Office, Counseling, Dream Center, Student Financial Services, First-Year Experience, Outreach, Umoja, Puente, LGBTQ+ Pride Center and Student Employment.

Cal State University, Bakersfield, Walter Stiern Library

Bakersfield, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

New Construction 153,000 SF

The firm provided full engineering design for the new 5-story Stiern Library. This library features collections and services, computer labs, classrooms, media center, faculty and graduate student study carrels, group study rooms, a workshop space with a clean booth, a television studio, and a sound recording booth. All new engineering systems were connected to central campus facilities which included mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Stanford University, Clark Center

Stanford, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Peer Review, New Construction 146,000 SF

The 3-story, James H. Clark Center for Biomedical Engineering and Science is strategically located at the heart of Stanford's Palo Alto campus. The Clark Center houses the Bio-X programme and fosters an unprecedented degree of collaboration among scientists from different disciplines to meet some of the most pressing scientific and medical challenges. The project consisted of three wings of laboratories that frame an open courtyard overlooked by balconies and includes a full-scale kitchen and server with 200-seat dining area, a 150-seat auditorium, and classrooms. This facility is open and flexible with laboratory layouts that can be reconfigured at will. The research space houses more than 450 scientists, technicians and faculty in biology, biochemical, biophysical, biocomputational, bioengineering, and bio neurology disciplines. The firm was responsible for the design of the HVAC, fume exhaust, building automation, and peer review of the plumbing/process piping systems.

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

TYP E: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 200,000 SF

The firm provided engineering services for a multitude of buildings on the Stanford University Campus. For the Mechanical Engineering Building, the firm provided new systems for the existing 46,000 SF two story building. For the Law School Building, the firm provided a feasibility study of campus steam/chilled water to a new Student Health Center, new Student Services Building, and Proposed Law School Student Center. The firm provided a new 50,000 SF, 3-story building to house the Graduate School of Business. The Keck Laboratory was a new 72,000 SF, three-story lab. The firm provided additions & renovations to the Medical Center Teaching Hospital. The firm also provided design services for a new Environmental Safety: 30,000 SF hazardous waste monitoring & storage facility, and systems renovation to the South Hall Cafeteria.

Projects: • Law School/ Cowell Area Utilities • Mechanical Engineering Department Building • Environmental Safety Facility • Graduate School of Business • Keck Laboratory • Medical Center Teaching Hospital • South Hall Cafeteria

Citrus College, Mathematics & Science Building

Glendora, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

New Construction 33,000 SF

This project consists of a new stand-alone 33,000 SF Mathematics & Science Building for Citrus College and includes classrooms, laboratories, and spaces for biology, chemistry, math and physical science programs. The project was developed in a design/build delivery method through the Architect. The firm prepared all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Electrical systems included power, lighting, data & communications, and fire alarm systems. The building’s power is serviced by dedicated 2500 Ampere substation. The substation was designed with dual primary voltages, 4160-Volts for current infrastructure and 12-kV for future infrastructure upgrades. The substation accommodates two feeders with one primary and one back-up. They are interlocked with “Kirk - Key” features for safety. Dual level lighting was provided for the classrooms with override control panel s and switching in compliance with California Title 24 regulations. The two-story entry lobby utilizes up-and-down wall wash style fixtures. Emergency lighting is provided by a battery-supplied UPS system. In addition to an integrated communications system, we also provided a complete area coverage addressable fire alarm system, consisting of smoke and heat detectors, manual pull stations, multi-intensity ADA strobe/horn alarms, door and smoke fire damper monitor and controls.

Citrus College Library and Learning Resource Center

Glendora, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Historic, Tenant Improvement 80,000 SF

The firm provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering design for this Historical renovation of the Citrus College Library and Learning Resource Center project consisted of a complete renovation of the existing 18,000 square foot library and the addition of approximately 24,000 square feet of new library and learning resource center. The entire utility infrastructure for the building was replaced with new energy efficient and flexible systems. The library was also retrofitted with a complete data- networking system interlinked to the campus-wide network.

California Institute of Technology, Sherman Fairchild Library

Pasadena, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 35,000 SF

The Sherman Fairchild Library was a new engineering library on the campus of CalTech in Pasadena. The project was a multi-story library and learning resource center for the school of engineering. The building was completely networked to allow electronic access of research materials. This project also included complete energy-efficient utility systems.

Compton Community College, Allied Health Building

Compton, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 20,350 SF

The firm provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services for the state-of-the-art Allied Health Building at Compton College which houses the Nursing and Child Development programs. The building simulated a modern hospital environment and features hi-tech classrooms, one lecture hall, one simulation lab, four health science labs, 11 faculty offices and an office for the dean of student learning, a computer lab, shared group study areas, restroom facilities, faculty and staff kitchen/lounge and a student lounge. The building also has wireless access throughout and “smart” classroom technology.

Orange Coast College, Planetarium

Orange, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

New Construction 12,000 SF

The $19 million planetarium is located in the heart of the campus. This 12,124 SF planetarium building is intended to be an iconic statement which will stimulate and educate individuals of all ages and backgrounds in the world of science. The resulting building, reflective of a galaxy in its plan and site organization, houses a 120-seat 3-D immersive theatre / planetarium, a Foucault pendulum, exhibit areas and staff support spaces. The planetarium contains both digital and star projection systems which are designed to function as both a theatre and large lecture hall. The planetarium and Foucault pendulum are intended for use by K-12 students, the college and general public. The planetarium contains both digital and star projection systems which are designed to function as both a theatre and large lecture hall. The facility will be a significant boon to the college’s astronomy courses and will be made available to Orange County grade schools. This planetarium will be only the second in Orange County. .

Antelope Valley College, Health & Science Center

Lancaster, CA

TYPE: SIZE :

New Construction 106,000 SF

This project consists of a new science laboratory and office complex of 106,000 SF located in Lancaster, California. The project includes 44,706 SF of laboratory and classroom space to support the biology, botany, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, anthropology, and geography departments. Another 21,000 SF devoted to Health Sciences programs including nursing, emergency medical services, surgical, cardiovascular and radiologic technology. Special features of the building include an 80-seat planetarium, Live Animal Room, Cadaver Room, a surgery demonstration lab and outdoor botany greenhouse. The remainder of the building includes 10,000 SF of classroom space, faculty offices, computer lab and a café/dining area. The building has a very unique shape and a very large footprint. It is also in the relatively harsh high desert area of Southern California which presents HVAC design issues among others. Due to the nature of chemicals involved in the laboratories, and high desert winds, a sophisticated wind tunnel test was performed to assure proper exhaust air location and treatment.

Antelope Valley College, Student Services Center

Lancaster, CA

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New Construction 58,000 SF

Provided MEP engineering design services for this new 2-story, 58,000 SF Student Services Building which provides a space for enrollment, counseling, financial aid, health and veterans services. The building organizes itself around a centralized courtyard with strong indoor/outdoor connections to the multiple functions housed there, including Student Equity Programs, Student Activities, Student Meeting and Lounge Spaces, Food Services, the College Store and Mail/Copy functions.

Antelope Valley College, Sage Hall Academic Commons

Lancaster, CA

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New Construction 35,000 SF

The firm is providing mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services for the $22 million project at Antelope Valley College. The new Academic building will be two stories, totaling 35,000 SF. It will serve as the new home for the Learning Center and also will house classrooms, offices, and a computer lab. The building will both centralize and expand academic support services. This facility will be located centrally on the campus, next to the library and SOAR High School.

Sage Hall will be open for the 2021-2022 school year.

Awards • 2022 CCFC Facilities Professional Design Award of Merit in the Growth category • Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter Project Achievement Award in the higher education category. The annual Project Achievement Awards Program recognizes outstanding achievements in construction management and recognizes professionalism and excellence in the construction management process

El Camino College, Industry Technology Center

Torrance, CA

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Tenant Improvement 105,000 SF

The firm provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services for the Industry Technology Center with two floors above grade and a basement. This building houses industry and technology programs as well as the IT Services office which house the main technology server array in a state-of-the-art data room complete with a dedicated chiller system utilizing hot and cold aisles within the room and new UPS systems and emergency generators for redundant backup. The UPS systems utilize N+1 technology. The firm designed a pre-action wet sprinkler system and dry chemical system, including emergency stop function and a dry chemical evacuation ventilation system. The $38.3 million facility offers 70 classrooms and 24 labs that provide access to 209 new computers, training equipment, and associated tool rooms for drafting, fashion, and cosmetology programs. Administration of justice, architecture, automation robotics / manufacturing, engineering tech, fire tech, EMT, electronics /computer hardware tech, and the observatory are also located in the building. The observatory required very careful consideration and analysis of rooftop equipment. The HVAC design includes sophisticated isolation techniques to prevent vibration transmission to the extremely sensitive telescopes present on the roof as part of the observatory. The project included a complete new fire alarm system design for submission to DSA.

El Camino College, Math, Business & Allied Health Building

Torrance, CA

105,000 SF SIZE: Tenant Improvement TYPE:

The firm provided complete mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical engineering consulting services for this project. The building is 105,000 SF with two floors above grade and a basement. The building will be completely renovated. Once complete, the building will house the main technology server array in a state-of-the-art data room complete with a dedicated chiller system utilizing hot and cold aisles within the room and new UPS systems and emergency generators for redundant backup. The UPS systems utilize N+1 technology. In addition, the building has an observatory on the roof. The HVAC design includes sophisticated isolation techniques to prevent vibration transmission to the extremely sensitive telescopes. The budget for the project is $40 million.

El Camino College, Center for Applied Technology

Torrance, CA

44,389 SF SIZE: TYPE: Tenant Improvement

The new Center for Applied Technology is designed as an efficient complex consisting of the main building, working yards, and outbuildings. The facility is the home of Automotive Technology; Automotive Collision and Repair; Welding Technology; and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration programs and is supported by 4 Technology labs, 2 shared Classrooms, large Tool Room, 5 shared Faculty Offices, Supervisor’s Office, Conference Room, Display/Lobby, Building Infrastructure Rooms, and Campus Emergency Preparedness Building The building being located on the edge of campus has two faces: one toward campus and one toward the community. The campus face provides an event space that punctuates a prominent east-west campus walkway connecting the major parking structure to the campus. The lobby which is located along the pathway reveals the best ideas and events that occur in the building. The community face hides the auto and welding yards that occur along that elevation and focuses the eye upon soaring light monitors that make the lab spaces feel as if they are outside.

Whittier College, Science & Learning Center

Whittier, CA

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Tenant Improvement 88,000 SF

This project was for complete renovation of the 1966 Stauffer Science Building at Whittier College and included seismic and accessibility upgrades, as well as new utility infrastructure and equipment. The long, raised-box form of the existing building was re-appropriated to create a more eye- catching exterior and improve the building’s relationship to the campus. Facing the campus quad, a nearly continuous glass facade is interrupted by terracotta pop-outs that serve as cross-disciplinary break- out alcoves. Building consists of Labs and classrooms, all which have been reconfigured featuring at least one glass wall, revealing student endeavors. Open study spaces are located throughout the building creating spaces for students to have meaningful interactions beyond the classroom. There is a two-story lobby with a staircase in the shape of a DNA helix providing a route up to the campus proper and a fifth- floor ‘penthouse’ providing inspiring views, unique classroom environments, and dedicated terrace space for the astronomy program’s telescopes The mechanical for the project consisted of a chilled water system with hot water reheat and custom air-handling units with variable frequency drives for a variable air volume (VAV) system. In addition, VAV fume hood exhaust systems with demand response were provided for maximum energy efficiency.

College of the Desert, Student Services Center

Palm Desert, CA

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New Construction 45,000 SF

LEED Silver

The firm provided MEP engineering design services for a new 2-story building consisting of approximately 45,000 SF. The building includes new smart classrooms, office space, administration for student services, and a new bookstore.

The mechanical system consists of one large air-handling unit located on the roof that uses fan wall technology to save space, energy, and enhance acoustical performance. Chilled and hot water are provided from a central plant. The air- handling unit serves a variable volume hot water reheat system A photovoltaic system is located on the roof of the building to supplement the primary electrical service and feed excess power back into the public grid. A central elongated skylight also makes very effective use of day-lighting. The building exterior has been designed with wall fins to provide window shading in this very hot climate.

The project was awarded a LEED Silver Certification.

Riverside Community College, Norco Operations Center

Norco, CA

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New Construction 12,000 SF

LEED Silver

This is a new building for the RCCD (Riverside Community College District) Norco Campus. The building consists of administrative areas, warehouse storage, shops, and also the main campus Data Room (Network Operations Center or NOC). The budget was about $8,000,000 for approximately 12,000 SF. The Hill Partnership was the architect. The firm provided full Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing consulting engineering services. The NOC has two Air Handling Units with one as 100% standby for cooling the basic room air conditioning loads. Additionally, several In-Row chilled water cooling units were provided. These are regulated by a Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU). A separate fuel cell powered chiller is also contemplated for backup chilled water. The basic building is provided chilled and hot water from a central plant. One variable volume Air Handling Unit serves the main building using hot water reheat VAV terminals for zone control. State of the art lighting and lighting control systems are also provided.

A new emergency generator was provided to service the NOC. The NOC also has a UPS for emergency power located within the NOC.

College of the Canyons, Aliso Laboratory & Lecture Hall

Valencia, CA

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Tenant Improvement 32,000 SF

The project features two buildings totaling 32,000 SF. One building is a 3-story science building that includes classrooms, an environmental cold-room, greenhouse, laboratories and associated space for the biology, chemistry, biotechnology, allied health, chemistry, engineering, math and physical science programs. It is linked by a bi- level bridge to a pre-existing science building, which features 11,000 SF lecture hall, a one-story, freestanding general-use facility, three 100-seat, sloped-floor lecture rooms with full audio-visual and laboratory demonstration capabilities. The firm provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services for both buildings.