AlfaTech Qualifications_Higher Education (pps 220907)

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

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

TYPE: SIZE:

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

TYPE: SIZE:

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

TYPE: SIZE:

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

TYPE: SIZE:

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

TYPE: SIZE: ACCREDITATION:

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

TYPE: SIZE: ACCREDITATION:

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

TYPE: SIZE:

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.

Cerritos College, Fine Arts & CIS/Math Complex

Norwalk, CA

TYEP: SIZE:

New Construction Math CIS Bldg 37,000 SF; Fine Arts 58,000 SF

Provided MEP engineering design services for this complex consisting of two new buildings. Facilities feature classrooms, specialized computer and art labs, film studio, art gallery, a divisible 120 seat stepped floor lecture / theatre facility and Faculty / Division Offices. These buildings are linked by an elevated second floor deck which overlooks an expansive arts plaza and the future performing arts site. The project was designed to be open and naturally day- lighted. Creating spaces which support informal student gathering and interaction.

Cerritos College, Health And Wellness Complex

Norwalk, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

New Construction 76,000 SF

The new Health Wellness Complex (HWC) at Cerritos College will be a complex of five new buildings totaling 76,000 SF. This building is being designed to meet the criteria for LEED certification. Functioning as the home base for all athletic and physical education activities, the new complex will provide a much needed expansion of laboratory, classroom, office and support spaces tailored to the specialized needs of the robust physical education and athletics program of the college. The Dance/Fitness building includes two dance studios linked by a common entry area. Shared support spaces such as rest rooms and changing rooms rest between the studios and are accessed through the common area. The Student Health Services building, to be completed under Phase 2 construction, is a stand-alone facility that is organized into two zones, the clinical zone and the counseling and administration zone. The HWC at Cerritos College consists of 4 state of the art, energy efficient buildings totaling roughly 102,000 sf (Phase 1 and 2) and will function as the epicenter for the Athletics and Physical Education programs by providing modernized laboratory, classroom, office, and support spaces for faculty and students. Each space has been specifically designed for the needs of the end user and includes many specialized flooring, ventilation, and lighting finishes. The construction of the HWC has been split into 2 phases to allow for the continued use of the existing Physical Education building and avoid the need to temporarily relocate or suspend current college programs. Additionally, special logistics planning was taken into consideration due to the high pedestrian traffic around the construction site. With student safety being the primary concern, gate systems and protocol for contractors were developed early on. This allowed student access to adjacent buildings and temporary construction-only corridors for site access. Lastly, several existing campus utilities crossed the new construction site. These utilities were relocated prior to commencing construction to avoid disruptive shutdowns to the college during construction. Phase 1 consists of Physical Education, Weight Room, Adapted PE, Physical Therapy, Dance, and Hall of Fame programs.

Pomona College, Smith Campus Center

Claremont, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 65,000 SF

Awards • International Illumination Design Award of Merit, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), Regional, 2008. • Illumination Design Award, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), Michigan Chapter, 2008. • ACUI Facility Design Award

This project consisted of tenant improvements made to the Smith Campus Center at Pomona College. Several areas and challenges were undertaken.

In the basement, approximately 8,400 SF of office space was converted to a pub-type setting. The living area was upgraded with new ceilings, lighting, and air-conditioning to provide a more inviting atmosphere. The Coop restaurant was entirely upgraded, including a new glass-enclosed space and kitchen. Exposed ductwork was worked into the architectural scheme to create an excellent atmosphere.

California State University, Northridge, Science Buildings 3 & 4

Los Angeles, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

Tenant Improvement 75,000 SF

The project consisted primarily of retrofit of mechanical systems for two science buildings of nearly 75,000 SF. The buildings are mostly science classrooms of which numerous classrooms had several laboratory fume hoods. The buildings were under extreme negative air pressures resulting in adverse interior conditions, issues with doors opening and closing, and posing potential hazards. CSUN believed the proper solution was going to be additional make up air handling units. Such a solution would have been costly, disruptive, and operationally expensive. S&K studied existing plans and operational characteristics, and our findings were that make up air capacity was more than adequate, but it was not being controlled or operated correctly. Further investigation determined that the existing pneumatic control systems had been seriously damaged by the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The most cost effective solution was to install a new Direct Digital Control (DDC) system. S&K designed the new DDC system, and the problems were solved. In addition to resolving the pressurization problems, the new DDC system also increased occupant comfort and realized substantial energy savings.

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

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Utility Infrastructure 126-acre campus

Phase III Utility Infrastructure: The firm was contracted directly with El Camino College for the construction portion of the Phase III scope. This project encompassed a complete overhaul of campus-wide hydronic piping, fire-water piping and fire hydrant installation, domestic water, natural gas, IT/telecommunications, and 12KV electrical distribution. The project included complete underground utility corridors. The work was carefully coordinated with the facilities master plan to provide for future building construction without major disruption to the new utilities. The campus occupies 126 acres. Phase IV Utility Infrastructure Upgrades Electrical Conversion: The electrical conversion project consisted of implementing a campus-wide changeover from the existing 5KV electrical distribution system to a 12KV system. In addition, it includes complete new cabling infrastructure for the campus IT/telecommunications system. The 12KV system includes cabling, pad-mount transformers, pad-mounted SF6 distribution switches, and new switchgear for every building on campus. The challenge for this project is keeping the entire campus operational during the switch-over to the upgraded system. The project is designed in multiple phases. The specifications include extensive requirements for temporary power systems to allow all buildings to be operational during construction including buildings actively involved in the switchover. The IT system was designed with redundant paths and with the flexibility to allow the installation of a second server node at a remote location without the installation of additional cabling.

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA

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Master Planning, Utility Infrastructure 160-acre campus

The firm developed a comprehensive utility infrastructure master plan to address all utility systems plus plans for growth (additional 250,000 additional SF) as outlined in the facilities master plan for this 160-acre campus with 593,000 SF in existing buildings. The plan indicated detailed utility corridors, system upgrades/modifications, and cost estimates of those upgrades. As part of this process, the firm performed a detailed review of existing equipment in all the existing buildings on campus to inventory HVAC equipment, electrical switchgear and panels, plumbing equipment, fire alarm and other miscellaneous systems. This information was then summarized in a report with details about remaining useful life, code violations, capacity issues, maintenance issues, and also identified priorities for replacement and maintenance of these items, including estimated costs to implement.

Palomar College, Library

San Marcos, CA

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FPP 60,000 SF

Palomar College was planning to extensively remodel the existing library building and convert it to predominately office space as a student services building. The purpose of the FPP report was to review the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to determine the condition of existing equipment, code deficiencies, and recommend upgrades for remodeling the building.

A walk through of the building was conducted by the architect, the firm, and campus personnel, and then we discussed the building systems with maintenance personnel and reviewed available record drawings of the building systems.

Built in approximately 1980, the building houses the campus library. Most of the building was remodeled in 1994. Most of the engineered systems were replaced during the 1994 remodel.

The building was planned for expansion, which created some challenges for existing MEP systems. The FPP was prepared with the reuse of existing equipment being a priority, but the expansion did require some additional equipment. Ultimately the building was scheduled to be approximately 60,000 SF. Recommended MEP changes and additions were estimated to be $3,600,000.

Cerritos College, Fine Arts Building

Norwalk, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

FPP 40,000 SF

The purpose of this FPP was to review mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to determine the condition of existing equipment, code deficiencies, and recommend upgrades.

A walk-through of the building was conducted and then we discussed the building systems with maintenance personnel and obtained available record drawings of the building systems.

Built in 1963, the Fine Arts Building houses classrooms, a large dance room, photography darkrooms and classrooms, pottery and ceramics areas, as well as some administrative areas. The building is approximately 40,000 SF all located on a single level. The somewhat unique shape consists of a central core and four distinct wings.

Most of the engineered systems within the building were original and over forty years old. The recommended changes to deficiencies were projected to cost approximately $3,000,000.

College of Marin

Kentfield and Indian Valley, CA

TYPE: SIZE: ACCREDITATION:

Master Planning, Assessment, Tenant Improvement

170,000+ SF

LEED Gold

AlfaTech was selected to provide all up-front engineering services relating to all planned bond projects including the master planning, district-wide energy modeling, district- wide mechanical, electrical and plumbing facility assessments, and design standards for the District with projects totaling over 170,000 SF. AlfaTech provided engineering design services and design and construction administration for the renovation of the 42,388 SF Diamond PE existing complex including the men’s and women’s locker room buildings, an office/exercise room building and a gymnasium. The project included new HVAC and electrical distribution. An energy management control system (EMCS) links directly to the new central campus EMCS system on the central part of the Kentfield campus. The project also includes a photovoltaic system that will either provide electrical for distribution in the building or supplemental hot water for the swimming pool and series of sixteen new photovoltaic solar array panels in the adjacent parking lot. LEED Gold. AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering design for the three-story, 77,000 SF Science/Math/Nursing Building at the Kentfield campus with smart classrooms, instructional laboratories, faculty offices, rooftop observatory platform and houses a new Central Plant that accommodates electrical and mechanical equipment for the campus. The building utilizes solar panels to supply heating for the domestic hot water system and relies wholly on a new geothermal system which provides heating and cooling via ground-coupled water source heat pumps for the facility. LEED Gold. The Transportation Technology facility on the Indian Valley campus required the total renovation of 18,000 SF, which includes automobile technology repair facilities and instructional offices. The facility includes a radiant floor heating system and a solar thermal system to provide domestic hot water. LEED Silver.

Projects: • Campus Master Planning for Kentfield and Indian Valley Campuses • Diamond PE Complex (Kentfield) – 42,388 SF • Science/Math/Central Plant Complex (Kentfield) – 77,000 SF • Transportation Technology Complex (IVC) – 18,000 SF • Main Building Complex (IVC) – 32,264 SF

Mission College, Gillmor Center, Main Building

Santa Clara, CA

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New Construction 118,000 SF

LEED Gold

AlfaTech provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering as well as technology design services for this new 118,000 SF 3-story interdisciplinary classroom facility was part of the first phase of the existing Main Building replacement at the Mission College campus. This facility includes Career Technical Education Classrooms, faculty offices, 2D art classrooms for painting and drawing, 3D art classrooms for figurines and sculpture, woodshop, metal shop, jewelry, ceramics, print shop, adaptable classrooms, meeting spaces, dry science lab and large tiered lecture space, computer labs as well as numerous student gathering and study spaces. Scope included design assist for a new Geothermal Horizontal Configuration System that required tie in of the existing installed Vertical Configuration system. This building incorporated sustainable design principles together with state-of-the art technologies to create high performance learning environments. The site and landscaping design provides a variety of exterior learning and socialization spaces, further encouraging interaction between staff and students.

The project was designed to a LEED Gold standard.

Evergreen Valley Community College

San Jose, CA

TYPE: SIZE:

New Construction, Tenant Improvement Over 100,000 SF

The firm was contracted to perform various on-campus additions and renovations. The first project consisted of a new two-story Learning Resource Center containing open lab, distance learning, circulation and supporting area totaling 70,000 SF; basement containing Tech Support, Cable Studio of 7,500 SF and mechanical space of 3,000 SF. Our experience at this campus also includes design of MEP/Technology for a new 2,200 SF Fine Arts Center design. The firm also performed the remodel of the 2nd Floor (approximately 20,000 SF) which houses the campuses laboratory. In addition, a due diligence evaluation was conducted to document current and past operational problems and will be used to determine potential system deficiencies based on the current building use and systems installed.

Projects: • New Learning Resource Center • Chemical Laboratory (Modernization) • Administration (Modernization) • New Fine Arts Center