20270 Goldenrod
Lane, Suite 200 • Germantown • Maryland 20876
Telephone (301) 540-9060 • Facsimile (301) 540-9061
Table of Contents
FIRM PROFILE
SERVICES & CAPABILITIES
KEY PERSONNEL
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Firm Profile
Firm Profile
Weigand Associates, Inc. (WAI) is a Woman Owned Small Business certified through MDOT in MD,
SWaM in VA and Pennsylvania DGS in PA. The firm
was established to provide superior mechanical, plumbing and electrical engineering consulting and design for
architecture. These services also include lighting design, fire protection and life safety, HVAC acoustical
engineering, LEED consulting, energy modeling for
life cycle cost analysis as well as fundamental and enhanced commissioning.
WAI’s experience, knowledge, technical capabilities
and insight into common design issues has established
us as an industry leader with a strong niche for governmental, educational, mission critical, healthcare, religious and high-end residential projects.
Philosophy
WAI takes pride in developing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions in concert with the development of the architectural design. We believe that our innovative designs should completely blend with
the architecture without overpowering it. Understanding our client’s design intent and the user’s needs is
a top priority. Continuous formal and informal communication ensures client expectations are clearly established and effectively met. A comprehensive personal and computer aided design approach with checks
of deliverables at each step promotes reliability and accuracy.
At WAI, Principals and Team Leaders remain fully engaged and committed to each project. Our experienced staff understands the requirements of the product at each level of development and through
internal and external communications, provides value added service always looking beyond the present
to anticipate and solve issues often before they are allowed to surface. We utilize check lists for Quality
Assurance and have each significant milestone reviewed by a second group of engineers, a “fresh set of
eyes,” for Quality Control.
Unique Engineering Staff
WAI staff is unique in that each individual understands the close relationship and partnering required for a successful Architectural / Engineering product. Every staff member for each discipline coordinates not only the
full development of the design, but also follows his/her work through the construction observation process.
Most of our staff have either an Architectural / Engineering degree or personal work experience at Architectural
Engineering design firms. This allows us to design systems that complement the development of each project
recognizing the importance of aesthetics and the demands of constructability in this dynamic process. WAI is
comprised of almost all registered PE’s or EIT’s with more than half of our staff being LEED accredited.
Firm Profile
Facilities & Capabilities
WAI offers the most technologically advanced mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design services in the
metropolitan Washington, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia areas. As an industry leader, WAI invests in
state-of-the-art technology enabling us to provide our clients with top quality engingeering designs and
prompt, effective service. Our employee professional development program and continuing education
programs maintain our staff ’s knowledge of the latest industry research. Together, this provides knowledge, experience, innovative technology, understanding of issues, and technical capability on each project
in a cost effective manner.
WAI always invests in state-of-the-art technology.
WAI’s engineers are equipped with two computers at each work station and design their work directly with
the latest technology, including Autodesk’s Revit MEP as well as AutoCAD MEP. With this software they:
create highly effective MEP designs, develop 3-D modeled systems for accurate spatial integration into the
overall building design, perform dynamic and iterative engineering calculations (such as HVAC load and
energy modeling, air and water side static pressure calculations, lighting calculations, power calculations,
fixture unit tabulations, etc.), generate and update equipment and panel board schedules, and develop
databases of equipment attributes. In the hands of our experienced staff, this integrated technological
approach produces clean, accurate, and coordinated construction documents in a highly cost effective
manner.
Quotes from Our Clients
WAI has built many long-term relationships based on client confidence and trust in our
performance. Following, you will find select quotes from our clients portraying the premier
services WAI provides.
“We compliment WAI for an outstanding production.” – Department of General Services (DGS)
review comments for Paul L. Dunbar Middle School, HVAC Replacement & Sprinkler System, Construction Documents Submission
“My complements on your plans. This is the best 1st submission for a county school that I’ve
seen in a long time.” – Mike McDermott with WSSC, Seven Locks Elementary School, Modernization
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude for a job well done. My thanks go out to you and your
staff, for providing the Navy with an excellent design, meeting the needs of our customers,
and doing it under what was considered in my mind a very short time frame for such a large
job.” – Robert Pokoj & James Jatko with the Department of Navy, AE Services to Design an Addition to
Building 212
“One of the best commissioning proposals I have seen.” – John Logue, Planning Data Analyst,
Prince George’s County Public School, Oxon Hill High School Renovation & Addition
“I highly recommend Weigand Associates, based on past and continued experience. We have been
impressed with WAI’s professional capabilities and approach, as well as their responsiveness and
dedication to every project equally.” – John Kim with JK Architects, multiple projects
“We compliment WAI for providing an innovative and energy efficient HVAC System as well
as for providing an outstanding HVAC/Plumbing DD review submission.” - Department of
General Services (DGS) review comments for Avalon Elementary School and Henry Ferguson Elementary School, Replacement Projects, Design Development Document Submission
“All of these projects require working in government occupied spaces around members of congress
and other capitol staff, which necessitates compressed schedules. Weigand generates quality
designs in minimum times. One of the hallmarks of Weigand Associates is their ability to truly
understand the intricacies of each job from both an owner and a builder’s perspective.” – Timothy Brand, PE, LEED AP with William Walsh Construction, Perimeter Security On Call for
Senate and Congress Buildings
“We just wanted to thank you for your wonderful Master Plan presentation for our school and
the thorough analysis of needs and recommendations. Your staff was extremely professional and the
follow up in regard to questions and demands was greatly appreciated. We also were pleased with the
timely completion of your services and flexible schedule to complete it.” – Robert Bodmer (now with
Merrill Lynch), Paul VI High School
“All of these task orders were issued by MD-DGS on short notice and with tight deadlines, and in every
case Weigand Associates’ work product has been of exceptionally high quality and was delivered on time or ahead of schedule.” – Zack Sikorsky, Alpha Corporation, Technical Peer Reviews
for multiple MD Public Schools
WEIGAND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Goldenrod Lane, Suite 200
Germantown, MD 20876
Phone: (301) 540-9060
20270
Fax: (301) 540-9061
www.wainet.net
embracing
Sustainability
...the art of designing physical objects and the built
environment to comply with the principles of economic,
social, and ecological sustainability. The needed aim of
sustainable design is to produce places, products and
services in a way that reduces use of non-renewable
resources, minimizes environmental impact, and relates
people with the natural environment.
The following select WAI
projects are LEED certified
or on track to be:
Asia Trail II, Elephant House
Habitat at the National Zoo
Renovation of Wedge II at
the Pentagon
MD Department of Health
& Mental Hygiene, Deer’s
Head Hospital Center Kidney
Dialysis Unit Addition/Renov.
Dennis Ave. Health Center,
Montgomery County
Howard Community College,
New Health Science Building
Seven Locks Elementary
School Modernization, MCPS
Avalon Elementary School,
PGCPS, New Construction
Oxon Hill High School,
PGCPS, LEED Commissioning
Takoma Park Public Works
Facility, Renovation
Weigand Associates, Inc. (WAI), is committed to providing sustainable design and the Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) whenever possible. As a mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering design firm, we embrace sustainability as part of all of our work, not an add on. We feel it is necessary to
provide customers with a highly efficient design that not only is environmentally friendly, but also reduces the
amount of energy a building consumes. With energy prices as high as they are today, it is critical to have a design that uses less energy in order to keep the overhead costs of a building low. As designers, we have the ability
to provide these solutions to our customers, in turn, saving them money and providing them with a building that
is good for the occupants and the environment.
WAI are experts at incorporating energy conservation into their projects. Some features WAI utilize are: high
efficiency envelope development and ASHRAE 90.1, high efficiency lighting, occupancy sensing switching control, multiple level lighting control, automated interior and exterior lighting controls, day lighting, photo voltaic
array, high efficiency motors, variable speed motor drives, low water consumption plumbing fixtures, energy
recovery HVAC systems, grey water and water reclaim systems, variable volume air and hydronic systems, occupancy based resetting of minimum outside air volumes, demand shifting and demand limiting control features,
high efficiency equipment, and the use of energy management control systems.
WAI has been involved with many projects that have been or are in the process of being LEED certified. WAI
has multiple LEED Accredited Professionals, with more scheduled to be certified within a year.
Services & Capabilities
Services & Capabilities
WAI provides design services for: governmental, federal, educational, medical, religious, and high end
residential projects. Below are the design services WAI specializes in.
Mechanical
HVAC
Energy Management & Modeling
Acoustics
Electrical
Power Distribution
Lighting Design & Controls (interior and exterior)
Data, Communication, & Security Systems
CCTV
Plumbing
Plumbing Fixture Counts
Fixture Selection & Layout
Domestic Water System Design
Grey Water System Design
Sanitary-waste-out System Design
Storm Water Design & Special Waste Design
Fire Protection & Life Safety
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Suppression Systems
Smoke Control Systems
Life Safety Lighting
MEP LEED Services
Commissioning
Construction
Construction Administration
Design-Build Teaming
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Services & Capabilities
Mechanical
WAI has been providing mechanical design services since 1992 having recently enjoyed our 21st year anniversary.
Our services have included: HVAC, energy management and modeling, acoustics, fire protection and life safety.
WAI has performed existing systems assessments, energy conservation, life cycle cost, and retrofit and feasibility
studies as well as new construction and retrofit designs for over 700 projects
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totaling in excess of 10 million square feet.
WAI has built a reputation for providing high-end mechanical engineering
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cconsulting service through our experience at maximizing HVAC system eneergy efficiency within the confines of the project budget. We have accomplished this by selecting the appropriate high efficiency HVAC components
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Another specialty WAI engineers provide, is the design of Energy ManageA
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In addition our EMS designs have provided several maintenance advantages, including: run time maintenance,
totalizing, reports, logs, alarming, and remote diagnostics. All of our EMS designs have provided remote operator monitoring access and control.
Plumbing
WAI has developed an expertise in plumbing over the past 21 years. Our
plumbing design services include: determining required plumbing fixture
counts, fixture selection and layout, domestic water and gray water system
design, sanitary-waste-out system design, storm water design, and special
waste design. Our design software and analysis tools allow us to determine
fixture units and pipe sizes, as well as perform material take-offs seamlessly
within our Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) approach. WAI
has provided plumbing services for several high profile projects, such as The
Pentagon in Washington, D.C., a 1.6 million sq. ft. LEED Gold project with
a construction budget of over $7.0 million for the fixtures alone.
Electrical
WAI’s electrical design includes: power distribution, lighting design for interior and exterior spaces, data, communication, and security systems, and special control systems.
Power distribution system design includes: main electrical service (primary, secondary and power transformer),
main switchboard and distribution panel, branch circuit panel boards and protective devices, distribution transformers, feeder, branch circuits calculation, power riser/wiring diagram, grounding system, and TVSS protection.
WAI also performs power quality and power system analysis for all projects. Power system analysis includes: load
flow analysis and voltage drop calculation, short circuit study, arc flash analysis, protective devices coordination
study, power quality and harmonics analysis.
Services & Capabilities
WAI has designed more than 400 lighting projects of various sizes
over the last 21 years. Some project types have included: wholesale
lighting retrofits primarily motivated by energy conservation, complete
redesigns driven by a desire for improved aesthetics coupled with energy conservation, energy efficient retrofits of older lighting fixtures
driven by energy code compliance requirements, lighting studies for
existing facilities, and new construction.
We take pride in our special expertise of designing lighting control systems that are aesthetically pleasing, energy efficient, and cost effective.
Several different lighting control strategies we have implemented are:
light harvesting systems, dimming systems, multi-level switching systems (including bi-level switched troffers), occupancy sensing switching (using dual technology sensors), and individual task level control.
WAI also routinely designs emergency power systems including emergency/stand-by generator and uninterruptible power source (UPS) for various project types. These range from emergency power systems to address
minimum code emergency illumination needs, to critical power applications. In critical power applications we
have designed systems which address: single, double, and triple failure conditions.
WAI uses Lightning Protection Systems for different projects based and Lightning Risk Study. Lightning protection study/design includes: lightning risk assessment, system protections (such as conventional system, early
streamer emission system, charge dissipation system), identify material and specification of air terminals, main
conductors, junctions/connections and grounding system based on building type, construction, application and
location.
Grounding system study/design covers grounding and bonding of all electrical installation and all equipment. Study includes specifying grounding method, grounding electrodes, grounding electrode conductors,
equipment bonding jumpers, junctions and connections.
Fire Protection and Life Safety
WAI’s fire protection engineering services include: design and analysis of fire alarm systems, fire suppression
systems, smoke control systems, and life safety egress illumination and guidance. Our fire suppression system designs have included: wet and dry pipe fire systems, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire
and jockey pumps, onsite fire water storage and gaseous extinguishant systems (including FM 200 and Intergen).
Other special use spaces designs have incorporated smoke control system, including: smoke evacuation, floor
pressurization control, elevator shaft venting, and stairway pressurization systems.
MEP LEED Services
WAI provides Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) consulting for all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical aspects of a project. We understand the importance of LEED and have multiple LEED Accredited Professionals within our office. WAI has been involved with numerous projects that have been or are in
the process of being LEED certified and have been incorporating energy conservation into their projects long
before LEED was established.
Services & Capabilities
Commissioning
WAI has provided commissioning services since the early 90’s for: mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and life safety. Since the US Green Building Council (USGBC) existence, WAI has modified our commissioning to include LEED fundamental and enhanced commissioning, as well as Energy Star consulting. WAI’s
commissioning services projects operate at higher energy efficiencies, and provide: pollution prevention (P2),
environmental health, occupant safety, and improved indoor air quality. We successfully plan, deliver, verify, and
manage risks to critical functions performed in, or by, facilities. The commissioning process formalizes review
and integration of all project expectations throughout planning, design, and construction.
Construction Administration
WAI performs a large percentage of construction administration services every year. A large portion of our
portfolio is design-build projects, including a $35 million Rehabilitation of the Asia Trail Elephant Facility at the
National Zoo (shown below) and over $100 million worth of construction on and around the U.S. Capitol Square.
During the construction phase the following services can be provided: complete construction administration, full
time on-site representation, commissioning services, construction phase RFI’s, shop drawing/submittal review,
shop drawing production, pre-fabrication drawing production, construction site observations, installed construction value review and approval, substantial completion certification, and project close-out services.
In addition to the above services, WAI provides the following post construction services: commissioning services, functional and operational performance tests, as-built verification and documentation, corrective measure
determination, operator training, maintenance program development, and one year anniversary inspections.
Key Personnel
Key Personnel
Elizabeth Weigand, BAE
President / MEP Contract Administrator & Quality Control Manager
EDUCATION:
Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Structural Specialization - 5 year degree
Prior to forming Weigand Associates, Inc. (WAI), Elizabeth Weigand practiced structural
engineering as a design and project engineer. Later, Ms. Weigand went into facilities design
with the Department of the Treasury
where she utilized her multi-discipline
architectural engineering expertise in
managing projects as a contracting officer technical representative (COTR)
and branch head of the Office of Engineering Facilities Projects Branch.
In addition to her responsibilities as a manager, which included:
planning, scheduling, budgeting, and supervising the design staff,
she was appointed to the Southwest Gateway Project (involving the
historic Bureau of Engraving and Printing Building) in charge of
technical oversight, NCPC representation, and interagency coordination. She was granted a sensitive security clearance based upon a
Memorial Reception Building at
the Arlington National Cemetery
limited background investigation performed by OPM.
Ms. Weigand has valuable project management experience as both a government representative and as a consultant;
including design and construction management phases. She is experienced with HVAC and electrical projects requiring life cycle costing of options and phased construction. Ms. Weigand performs contract administration, scheduling,
budgeting, and principal oversight of the quality control review process for all projects at WAI.
Michael Weigand, P.E., LEED AP
Vice President / Principal in Charge of MEP Design
EDUCATION:
Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Environmental Systems (Mechanical/Electrical) Specialization
- 5 year degree
Mr. Weigand has been the project manager and primary engineer in charge of the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical studies and designs for a variety of project types, including:
military, federal, historical, educational, religious, high-end residential and medical. Mr.
Weigand’s formal training and design experience qualifies him as an expert in: lighting design, life safety systems, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, energy management, acoustics,
and economic analysis. Mr. Weigand has performed existing systems assessments, energy
conservation, life cycle cost and retrofit studies for projects ranging up to 2.3 million
square feet.
Key Personnel continued
Mr. Weigand was the MEP project manager for several award winning projects such as the Grover Cleveland Elementary School Addition and Renovation and the Renovation of the Memorial Reception
Building at the Arlington National Cemetery. He was a guest lecturer
on mechanical systems at the Catholic University of America and on
ground source heating cooling technology for the American Ground
Water Trust.
Mr. Weigand has worked with all branches of the military, and many
federal, state, and local agencies. He has done a significant amount
of high profile projects involving high security, Antiterrorism/Force
Protection (AT/FP), Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility
(SCIF), IT laboratories, network operations, academic training facilities, emergency operations centers, and controlled humidity facilities.
Mohammad Towhidi, P.E.
University of Maryland University College
Electrical Engineer Department Head
EDUCATION:
University of Montreal, Canada - Master Classes, Power Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic - Tehran - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Mr. Towhidi has been in charge of
the studies, designs, supervision,
and execution of all aspects of
electrical systems for WAI for the
past 15 years. Project types he has
worked on include: governmental,
educational, medical, religious facilities, commercial buildings, housing and sport complexes, amusement parks, maintenance facilities, industrial projects, etc. Mr.
Towhidi’s electrical design experience includes high, medium,
and low voltage design; including both normal and emergency
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
power systems. He has over 39 years of experience in designing:
power distribution, lighting, fire alarm/life safety systems, and communication systems. He is experienced in wiring
infrastructure for: telephone, LAN, and video networks.
Mr. Towhidi has designed sound and lighting dimming/control systems, including those for the performing arts, with
his most involved lighting control system having a material cost in excess of $400,000. Mr. Towhidi has extensive experience in design-build work, including acting as the lead electrical engineer in over $130 million of construction work
with over the last few years for the Architect of the Capitol and the Smithsonian Institute.
Key Personnel continued
Carl Sherman, CPD, LEED AP BD+C
Plumbing Department Head
EDUCATION:
Pennsylvania State University, Associate of Engineering, Solar Heating & Cooling Technology Specialization
Pennsylvania State University, Associate of Agriculture, Forestry Technology Specialization
Mr. Sherman is a Certified Plumbing Designer and has more than 27 years of experience
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in plumbing design. He has been a lead plumbing engineer on a variety of project types,
including: educational, residential, office, embassy work, retail, medical, laboratories, food
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service, parking garages, and industrial/warehouses. Mr. Sherman has many large scale
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projects in his portfolio, including a new 560,000 sq. ft. parking garage for BWI Airport
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aand Frederick Memorial Hospital Emergency Room expansion and renovation. His design
eexperience includes: new construction, renovations, rehabilitations, and studies.
Prior to joining WAI, Mr. Sherman worked as the sole plumbing engineer for an engineerP
specifications, drafting, and construction administration. He has worked on multiple
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energy efficient and LEED certified projects throughout his career, including The Chesapeake Bay Foundation Merrill
Environmental Center, which received a Platinum rating through LEED and was recognized as one of the “greenest”
buildings ever constructed. Mr. Sherman is also a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.
Queen Anne’s County Emergency Center
Project Experience
Dennis Avenue Health Center Replacement & Addition
Maryland
Owner:
Montgomery Co. Government
WAI is providing electrical, AV, telecommunications, security and fire protection for a new $24 million, 51,000 sq. ft.
health center replacement facility to address space shortage and building deficiencies. The new building will be adjoined
by a common entry lobby to the existing building. The existing building requires replacement/modification of: HVAC and
electrical systems, structural system, perimeter skin walls, elevator, and roof. The new building will consist of: reception/
patient waiting rooms, laboratories, exam rooms, administrative offices, conference rooms, nurse stations, biohazard storage warehouses, restrooms, showers, utilities storage, copy rooms, etc. An emergency generator will be designed to operate
the facility and communication systems at nominal levels up to 72 hours. The AE team is responsible for coordinating all
aspects of design, permits and approvals, utilities, systems, schedule, and phasing with County representatives and vendors.
This project is currently in Design Development and anticipating LEED Silver certification.
Rendering below provided by Grimm and Parker Architects.
New Queen Anne’s County Emergency Center
Maryland
Owner:
University of Maryland Medical Systems
WAI provided plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler services for this new 18,500 sq. ft. free standing emergency facility.
This $6.5 million facility operates on a 24-hour, 7-days a week schedule to serve the residents of Queen Anne’s County and
the neighboring region. It has a full service licensed emergency department, including imaging and laboratory services,
with 11 treatment rooms and on-site imaging and laboratory services. The Emergency Facility has the ability to care for
all levels of medical emergencies, accept emergency medical services transports, and transfer to hospitals if needed via
ambulance or medical helicopter.
Key features include:
• Facility include: showers (including emergency showers), clinical service sinks, medical air compressor, roof drainage
systems (primary and emergency), electrical water heater, medical vacuum pump, oxygen manifold, underground storm
and sewer piping, medical and natural gases, exam rooms, laboratories, lounges, nurse stations, storage, etc.
• Design of plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems for the entire facility.
• Design of water service entrance.
• Developed a contractor design/build performance specification for the sprinkler piping network.
• Coordinated system designs with the architect, other MEP engineers, the structural engineer, and the civil engineer.
New Queen Anne’s County Medical Office Building
Maryland
Owner:
University of Maryland Medical Systems
WAI provided plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler services for this new 3-story, 60,000 sq. ft. medical building. This
facility houses: imaging, primary care, orthopedics, OB/GYN and psychiatry. Other services available include: diagnostic
and laboratory testing, physical and speech therapy, occupational health services and several specialty practices. This medical pavilion adds primary and specialty medical services to Shore Health System’s Queen Anne’s County campus, located
on the same site as the Queen Anne’s County Emergency Center.
Operating Rooms & Surgical Support Expansions
Baltimore, Maryland
Owner:
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
WAI provided the plumbing, fire alarm, and sprinkler design services for the $22 million expansion of multiple operating
rooms and surgical support additions and rearrangements. WAI’s plumbing design included: DWV, storm water, domestic
water, natural gas, medical gases, and vacuum. This renovation added six emergency rooms, relocated surgery prep, reconfigured central sterilization area, and created a new waiting room.
Health Sciences Building, Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland
Anticipating LEED Silver
Owner:
Howard Community College
This $35 million project included the design and construction of a new Health Sciences Building of 94,830 gross sq. ft. to
support the health sciences disciplines of nursing and allied health. This facility houses: cardiovascular technology, emergency medical technician/paramedic exercise science, life fitness, healthcare, health education, human services, nursing,
radiology technology, surgical technology, dental assistant/hygienist, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and respiratory
therapy. The new building will also include: classrooms, an assembly lecture hall, meeting rooms, laboratories, offices and
administrative support facilities, building support areas, and hazardous materials storage. In addition, consideration needs
were given to a satellite central utility plant also housed in the new Health Sciences Building to serve the facility and future
expansion on the south end of the campus. This project anticipates a LEED Silver certification. WAI provided all plumbing
design for this new building.
Student & Faculty Services Center, UMUC
Maryland
Anticipating LEED Gold
Owner:
University of Maryland University College
WAI provided the design and integration of the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for the major renovation of
a 140,000 sq. ft. existing building, including a complete replacement of the mechanical center plant. The Center houses
primarily office space, classrooms and computer labs, a cafeteria, etc. This project included: replacing chillers, boilers,
cooling towers, and Air Handling Units, as well as energy management and VAV retrofits, lighting design (including motion sensors), fire sprinkler and alarm assessments, etc. Research was also done by WAI to incorporate a geothermal water
source heat pump system. The overall goals of the new systems were: to meet the needs of the users, provide good indoor
air quality, to be energy efficient, to be easily maintainable, and to have low first cost as well as low life cycle costs, and
to be cognizant of project construction budget limitations. Upgrades were made to the systems to meet current code and
compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62 (as required for LEED Gold certification). This project was completed in AutoCAD and Revit (BIM).
New Laboratory Building, GMU
Fairfax, Virginia
Owner:
George Mason University
WAI provided 3-D and color coded MPE coordination drawings for this new 88,000 sq. ft. university laboratory building
to help resolve conflicts. Ryco Mechanical, the mechanical contractor, contracted WAI to develop their drawings for coordination of the building’s mechanical systems with all other building components.
Our expertise in all aspects of building engineering and our in-depth understanding of construction methods gives our firm
an advantage in project coordination. Our 3-D coordination drawings provided the Contractors with the following features: complete intelligent documents, 3 dimensionally coordinated plans with all conflicts resolved, a complete inventory
of all materials, and numbering of all pieces for prefabrication purposes. This level of drawing development is available on
all of our projects.
This facility included wet laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as housed general classrooms and office
spaces.
Bells Mill Elementary School
Bethesda, Maryland
Owner:
Montgomery County Public Schools
Client:
WMCRP, Inc.
WAI provided consultation in the areas of electrical distribution, lighting design, mechanical, and plumbing design for a new 75,000 sq. ft. elementary
school located in an affluent area of Montgomery County. To make sure Bells
Mill Elementary School was eye catching; WAI geared the lighting design towards user tasks and were very creative and unique with the fixtures chosen.
Typical classrooms for this building were provided with dedicated ventilation
air from the energy recovery units (ERU’s), a small water source heat pump for
conditioning purposes, a classroom sink, direct/indirect lighting, task oriented
power and data connections and a specialized teacher data/power outlet.
This project used a geothermal water source heat pump system maximizing
the HVAC system’s sustainability and achieving part load efficiencies of EER
= 30+.
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Baltimore, Maryland
Owner:
Baltimore City Public Schools
The Paul Laurence Dunbar School currently houses both NAF High School and public middle school students. The building is approximately 110,000 sq. ft. and was originally constructed in 1939. WAI performed a feasibility study, an HVAC
Life Cycle Analysis (LCCA), and a preliminary design for a full building MEP retrofit in less than three months. WAI also
completed construction documents for Phase I in less than 30 days, while construction administration is currently being
performed for Phase I. Phase II construction documents are planned to start shortly to complete the retrofit. WAI is
currently providing full design for the HVAC Retrofit.
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Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Washington, District of Columbia
Won a Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
and a Merit Award for AIA
Owner:
USACE / DC Public Schools
Client:
Quinn Evans Architects
WAI provided mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and lighting design, as well
as HVAC acoustics and fire protection services for the revitalization and addition to a historic urban public school building. This 53,000 sq. ft. project,
located in Washington, DC, had a construction cost of $15 million.
The design of the new addition housed a cafeteria, gymnasium and a rooftop art room. The existing building was reconfigured to create ground floor
educational space, such as a library, computer room and music room. The
classrooms were maintained with new energy-efficient, operable windows.
The buildings systems were replaced and state-or-the-art communications
and data systems were integrated into the existing architecture.
This project won two awards including the 2005 Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation and the 2005 Merit Award for American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC Chapter.
Galway Elementary School
Silver Spring, Maryland
Owner:
Montgomery County
Public Schools
Client:
WMCRP, Inc.
The Galway Elementary School project includes a partial renovation and a substantial addition to the existing building.
Galway Elementary School is the largest elementary school in the Montgomery County Public School system. Work areas
included approximately 19,000 sq. ft. of minor renovation area, 35,000 sq. ft. of major renovation area, and 54,000 sq. ft.
of addition area.
WAI performed a complete mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical design. The mechanical system design
consisted of a water source heat pump plant with a boiler/tower arrangement, terminal water source heat pumps (WSHP’s)
for space comfort, a dedicated outside air ventilation system with dual pass energy recovery units (ERU’s) and full DDCEMCS. Typical classrooms were provided with ventilation air from the ERU’s, a small water source heat pump for conditioning purposes, a classroom sink, direct and indirect lighting, task oriented power and data connections and a specialized
teacher data/power outlet. The construction budget for this project was $19 million.
Memorial Reception Building Renovation
Arlington, Virginia
Won multiple Awards
Owner:
USACE
Client:
William V. Walsh
Construction
WAI provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services for the design-build renovation of the Memorial Reception Building at the Arlington National Cemetery. The building’s grounds include the Tomb of the Unknowns and an
amphitheater with a stage, which is used by the President of the United States, among others, for his Veterans Day and
Memorial Day addresses. The building also includes: a two-story museum, a chapel, Tomb Guard quarters, offices, and a
VIP lounge. WAI’s design services included: a mechanical retrofit, CBR (Chemical, Biological, Radiological) protection,
HVAC acoustics assessment, electrical power and lighting retrofit, security and communication system improvements, fire
protection engineering, and plumbing retrofit. The renovation corrected a serious water infiltration problem, which the
Arlington National Cemetery had not been able to solve with previous repair projects.
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Congress, Senate, & Judiciary Buildings
Perimeter Security
Washington, District of Columbia
Owner:
Architect of the Capitol
Client:
William V. Walsh Construction
WAI has provided mechanical, plumbing, and electrical
engineering for multiple design-build perimeter security
retrofit projects at Capitol Square for William V. Walsh
Construction. The initial project began in 2002 with design and construction work continuing to date. These
projects have been provided under the auspices of the
Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police. The projects include perimeter security for the following buildings:
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Cannon House Office Building
Rayburn House Office Building
Longworth House Office Building
Library of Congress
Supreme Court
Hart Senate Office Building
Russell Senate Office Building
Taft Memorial Carillon
This work involved designing and constructing: bollard lines, pop-up barriers, guard houses, underground vaults, major
duct bank systems, new street lighting; as well as relocating and coordinating with: underground utilities (electrical, communications, storm, gas, steam, etc.), traffic lights, and traffic communication systems. The total construction cost of this
work is approximately $100 million.
Library of Congress
The Pentagon
Arlington, Virginia
LEED Gold
WAI’s experience with the Pentagon started in
2001 and continues to this day. WAI provided plumbing design for Wedge II (1.6 million
sq. ft.) and the basement of Wedge III for the
Pentagon Renovation (a design-build project);
which received LEED Gold certification.
WAI also recently completed the feasibility
studies and DD1391’s for a new 60,000 sq. ft.
operations building, a replacement fire station,
and an air traffic control tower structure at the
Pentagon Reservation. LEED score cards have
been prepared for each of these new projects indicating a compliance path for LEED Gold certification. The projects are
planned to be constructed under a design-build contract through the Baltimore District of the Army Corps of Engineers.
All of these projects involved extensive site utility system evaluation and/or design, including that for: medium voltage
power distribution (13.2 and 8 KV), critical power, IT ductbanks, chilled and heating water, sanitary, storm, and domestic
water.
Features and requirements incorporated into the renovation project or current proposed work:
• LEED Gold for all projects
• Multiple Sustainable Design Features
• Energy Star Equipment
• High Performance Building Envelope
• Energy reduction in excess of 30%
• Energy Tax Incentives
• Geothermal WSHP planned for Operations Building
• DOAS for improved IAQ on the Operations Building
• Heat recovery on the Operations Building
• Room by room heat/AC on demand
• Active Chilled Beams on the Operations Building
• Water use reduction in excess of 40%
• Grey water system on the Operations Building
• On site utility system design
• Solar Energy - PV Array considered via a PPA
• Green Power Purchase
• Advanced metering
• Premium Efficiency Motors
• High efficiency Lighting, High level of lighting system control, Daylight Harvesting
• Safety and security design features
• Electronic deliverables (CD/DVD, Cals, PDF, use of FTP)
Asia Trail II Elephant Facility for the National Zoo
Washington, District of Columbia
LEED Gold Anticipated
Owner:
Smithsonian Institute
Green Roof & Skylights
Client:
William V. Walsh Construction
WAI provided mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection design services for a design build of the Asia Trail II Elephant Facility, Phase I. This project was won via a preliminary
design award competition and anticipates a LEED Gold accreditation.
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and expansion of the Elephant Facility and habitat. The existing enclosure was renovated to enhance the visitor experience
and provide improved natural lighting, ventilation, soft and heated flooring and an indoor activity center for the elephants.
A barn extension was constructed on the east of the existing structure with state of the art facilities for the elephants. Key
aspects of this project included: a geothermal based HVAC system; grey water system recycling water from staff showers/
locker room and laundry; a green roof; building management system (BMS) controls integrated with the campus front end
for remote monitoring and control; design of high voltage (13.2 KV) and low voltage (480 V - 208 V); power distribution
system; stand-by power generation system; design of a new fire alarm system for the addition and renovation area; design
of a public address/ intercommunications system upgrades and expansion;
and a security system. WAI also researched and designed a photo voltaic array with the capacity of 50 KVA to be installed in a future phase. WAI was
not only responsible for the MEP design, but also performed the value engineering and full commissioning for MEP systems and LEED certification.
Phase I of this project is complete and Phase II is under construction estimating to be completed in 2013.
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Thomas Farm Community Center
Rockville, Maryland
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LEED Project Checklist v2.2. Specific areas of MEP consideration were: water use reduction, optimal energy performance,
enhanced commissioning, measurement and verification, outdoor air delivery
monitoring, increased ventilation, construction IAQ management plans, controllability of thermal comfort and lighting systems, thermal comfort design
and thermal comfort verification.
Special attention was given to the dimming system and lighting for this project. The dimming system is a Lutron Grafik Eye 4000 which will control all
the lighting in the gallery via a 16 button keypad. Controls will be switching
and dimming of various lamps types.
650 Massachusetts Avenue Projects
Washington, District of Columbia
Owner:
U.S. Property Development Corp.
WAI has performed studies and designs for ten projects
throughout this building, including:
• A 24 hour chilled water HVAC system for special use
areas for the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms
(ATF).
• A new SCIF facility for ATF
• Base building mechanical systems for several areas. WAI
designed built-up central station chilled water air handling units and major modifications to the mechanical
smoke evacuation system for the C2 level (ATF).
• Tenant office fit-ups for both Federal and private users.
These required modifications to: electrical distribution
systems, rearrangements of mechanical systems, lighting, and the addition of new fire alarm controls.
• WAI performed a study to construct a water reclamation system using a 20 gpm natural spring in the basement as makeup water for the cooling towers. This reclamation system was estimated to provide a net operating cost savings of
$30,000 per year with a pay back period of 2.5 years.
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• Outside air (IAQ), energy studies and PEPCO Rebate consulting.
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New zoned HVAC systems were provided and tied to existing central systems.
Extensive site investigation was required.
The electrical service and distribution was upgraded for selected areas to support new HVAC systems.
Life Cycle Cost Analyses (LCCA) were performed.
Cost estimates were provided.
Design analyses with design criteria were provided.
Reports and studies were provided.
The work was done in multiple phases while the building was occupied.
Architectural and structural services were required.
All drawings were developed in CAD.
Federal/GSA performance requirements were complied with.
Post construction award services were provided.
St. Philip’s Catholic Church
Falls Church, Virginia
Owner:
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
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The St. Philip’s Catholic Church project, located in Falls Church, VA, was a complete renovation of the church’s sanctuary, nave and narthex. WAI provided design services for lighting, electrical power distribution, plumbing, and mechanical
engineering. The primary emphasis was on the lighting design, which included an entire new lighting system utilizing a
Lutron Grafik Eye control system. With the new control system, the client has complete control over all fixtures, allowing
for different scenes, special architectural effects, proper lighting ambiance, all done while saving energy.
This project was very unique given that the entire ceiling was built out with white architectural bulkheads. These bulkheads
were then mounted with linear lighting that was strategically hidden and provided a very uniform, pleasing wave like glow.
The addition of ceiling mounted spot lights allowed the parish to highlight all of the many features located on the alter.
St. Philip’s Church also wanted to emphasize the Stations of the Cross. To do this, each station, portrayed by a 3D metal
engraved portrait, was illuminated by its own unique arcing arm fixture that provided a distinct highlight. Once the fixtures
were added all attention was drawn towards them.
St. John’s Catholic Church
Westminster, Maryland
Owner:
Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
WAI provided the mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection design of this new 23,000 sq. ft. church. The HVAC
plant utilized a four pipe chilled/hot water configuration to provide heating or cooling on demand. A split system chiller
with an air cooled condensing unit provides the chilled water, eliminating the need to drain down the chiller during the winter. CO2 sensors control the HVAC system outside air dampers to reduce operating costs while assuring acceptable indoor
air quality. Multiple sound attenuating features were utilized to achieve NC25 in the sanctuary. Individually controllable
theatrical grade lighting fixtures highlight selected features to develop focal points, while a programmable dimming system
controls all lighting. Simple push button stations activate custom programmed lighting scenes; appropriate for the time of
day and function. The building is fully sprinklered and utilizes an addressable voice fire alarm system. Plumbing fixtures
use infrared sensors to conserve water and mitigate the spread of infectious disease.
Additional features and requirements of this project included the following:
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space temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality.
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improve lamp life.
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interior space without impacting the space aesthetics.
Medical & Laboratory Experience
Various locations in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, D.C., and Georgia
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Dennis Ave. Health Center, Montgomery County Government, Maryland
WAI is providing electrical, AV, telecommunications, security and fire protection
for a new 51,000 sq. ft. health center replacement facility. The new building will
be adjoined by a common entry lobby to
the existing building. The existing building requires replacement/modification of:
HVAC and electrical systems, structural
system, perimeter skin walls, elevator,
and roof. The new building will consist
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Deer’s Head Hospital Center Kidney Dialysis Unit Addition & Renovation, Maryland
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s, Salisbury, Maryland
WAI is providing electrical engineering design work, including fire alarm for a new state-of-the-art 7,800 sq. ft.
Kidney Dialysis Unit addition to the main hospital and a renovation and reconfiguration of the existing Unit. The
addition anticipates LEED Silver certification.
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Fort McPherson Medical/Dental Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia
An $11 million, 72,000 sq. ft. new medical facility designed for the Savannah District of the Army Corps of Engineers. WAI provided engineering services as a consultant to Ellerbe Beckett.
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Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Operating Room & Surgical Support Expansion,
Baltimore, Maryland
WAI provided the plumbing, fire alarm, and sprinkler design services for the expansion of an operating room
and surgical support.
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Queen Anne’s County Emergency Center, University of Maryland Medical Systems/Shore
Healthcare, Maryland
WAI provided plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler for: a new 18,500 sq. ft., $6.5 million free standing 24 hour
emergency facility. The plumbing design includes: DWV, storm, domestic water, natural gas, medical gases, and
vacuum. This project is located on Shore Health System’s Queen Anne’s County medical campus.
Queen Anne’s Emergency Center
Medical & Laboratory Experience continued
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Queen Anne’s County Medical Office Building, University of Maryland Medical Systems
Shore Healthcare, Maryland
WAI provided plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler for: a new 3-story, 60,000 sq. ft. medical building. This
medical facility houses: imaging, primary care, orthopedics, OB/GYN and psychiatry, as well as diagnostic and
laboratory testing, physical and speech therapy, occupational health services and several specialty practices. This
project is located on Shore Health System’s Queen Anne’s County medical campus.
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University of Maryland Medical Center, Sims Center STC Rearrangements, Maryland
WAI provided all plumbing design modifications including: DWV, storm, domestic water, natural and medical
gases, and vacuum as required by the rearrangements. WAI also provided modifications to the existing fire alarm
and sprinkler systems for this 1,300 sq. ft. temporary shock trauma simulation facility.
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University of Maryland Baltimore, Bressler Research Building Second Floor Lab Renovation
Baltimore, Maryland
WAI is providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services for this research laboratory. WAI first conducted a field investigation to ascertain general conditions. This project will include: the demolition of the existing
space including HVAC, new floor layout, BSC (biosafety cabinets) will receive vacuums, added gas, air and vacuum
to peninsula bench, lab requires 6 air changes per hour, all rooms will be negative pressure, all new lighting including dimmable lights in microscope room, etc.
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George Mason University, Academic Laboratory Building, Coordination Services, Virginia
Coordinated mechanical systems and prefabrication by developing intelligent 3D CAD drawings for $30 million
project. Resolved all conflicts of systems.
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Prince George’s Community College, Laboratory Building, Coordination Services, Maryland
WAI provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination drawings for this new 140,000 sq. ft. college lab.
This facility housed wet laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as classrooms and office spaces.
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Washington Adventist Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland
• Cardiology Suite - Design of a new cardiology center with a nuclear camera, laboratory, and examination
rooms.
• Histology Laboratory Ventilation Improvements - Specialized exhaust system to reduce operator exposure of
formaldehyde and xylene from existing vacuum infiltration processors.
• Physical Therapy HVAC Improvements - HVAC system deficiency corrective design.
• Multiple Humidification Projects - Clean steam humidification retrofits.
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Fort George Meade, Maryland
• Building 4411 - $1.2 million HVAC and lighting retrofit of the original hospital building; now used as lab and office space. WAI designed a low temperature VAV system coupled with an ice storage system and high efficiency
gas fired boilers. WAI increased the lighting levels and reduced lighting energy from 2.5 to 1 watt per sq. ft.
• Building 2490, Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory - Renovation and rearrangement design of the first
floor (10,000 sq. ft.). This facility is one of two such facilities that serve the entire U.S. Army.
Medical & Laboratory Experience continued
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National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
• Laboratory Renovations, Building 10 - This project included the design of laboratory renovations.
• Building 40, Plumbing Construction Consultation Services - Provided field consultation services to the Contractor on laboratory plumbing systems.
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Howard County Community College, New Health Science Building
Maryland
WAI provided all plumbing design for this new $35 million, 94,830 gross sq. ft. Allied Health Sciences Building.
This building includes: cardiovascular technology, emergency medical technician/ paramedic exercise science,
life fitness, healthcare, health education, human services, nursing, radiologic technology, surgical technology,
physical therapy, and respiratory therapy, dental assistant/hygienist and occupational therapy, classrooms, an
assembly lecture hall, meeting rooms, laboratories, offices and administrative support facilities, building support areas, and hazardous materials storage. In addition,
consideration needs were given to a satellite central utility plant also housed in the new Health Sciences Building that serve the facility and future expansion on the
south end of the campus. This project is anticipating a
LEED Silver certification.
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Surgical Suites for the Center for Ambulatory Surgery, Washington, D.C.
Design of a 10,000 sq. ft. surgical facility.
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Shady Grove Radiology, Rockville, Maryland
Design of three radiology suites and supporting facilities in this free standing building.
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HVAC Repairs Study, Heart Scan, Washington, D.C.
Identification and solutions of heating problems.
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Twenty five dentist’s and doctor’s office projects
Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design of over 30 new medical office projects including: oral surgical suites,
orthodontic, dental, and general medical totaling over 200,000 sq. ft.
Higher Education Experience
Various locations in Maryland, Virginia, D.C., and Pennsylvania
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University of Maryland University College, Student & Faculty
Services Center Renovation
Maryland
WAI provided mechanical, electrical, and plumping services for this 140,000
sq. ft. existing building, including a complete replacement of the mechanical
central plant. The Center houses office space, classrooms, computer labs, a
cafeteria, etc. This project included: replacing chillers, boilers, cooling towers
and AHU’s and is anticipating LEED Gold certification.
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University of Maryland University College, 1601 McCormick
Drive Renovation
Maryland
WAI provided design and integration of the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for a complete interiors gut
out to include: offices, admissions, a large on-call center, etc. This project is anticipating LEED Silver.
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Confidential University, Events Center & President’s Residence Complex
Maryland
WAI provided complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for the replacement of the Events Center and
President’s residence. This project enabled hosting large events as well as adapting to a modern private residence for
the University’s President. The finished building is 14,020 GSF with an additional 11,050 sq. ft. of outdoor space. This
project is anticipating LEED Silver.
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Howard County Community College, New Health Science Building
Maryland
WAI provided all plumbing design for this new $35 million,
94,830 gross sq. ft. Allied Health Sciences Building. This building includes: cardiovascular technology, emergency medical technician/ paramedic exercise science, life fitness, healthcare, health
education, human services, nursing, radiologic technology, surgical technology, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy, dental assistant/hygienist and occupational therapy, classrooms, an
assembly lecture hall, meeting rooms, laboratories, offices and
administrative support facilities, building support areas, and hazardous materials storage. In addition, consideration needs were
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West Chester University, Academic Classroom & Office Complex
Chester County, Pennsylvania
WAI provided mechanical, electrical, lighting, AV, IT, and plumbing design services for this project that included: stateof-the-art technology, office, research and meeting space for faculty, classrooms, class and computer laboratories, clerical and support spaces, seminar rooms and study space for students. The new facility will feature high-tech classrooms
allowing faculty to reach students at a distance via teleconference and interactive video courses.
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The Community College of Baltimore County, Job Training & Work Force Development Center
Baltimore, Maryland
WAI provided the design of the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for an adaptive reuse of an existing Giant
Food store as an institutional building for approximately 25,225 sq. ft. of educational space and approximately 10,000
sq. ft. of work force development office support space.
Higher Education Experience continued
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Prince George’s County Community College, Academic Laboratory Building
Maryland
WAI provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination drawings for this new 140,000 sq. ft. college lab. This
facility housed wet laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as classrooms and office spaces.
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George Mason University, Academic Laboratory Building
Prince William Campus, Virginia
WAI coordinated mechanical systems and prefabrication assemblies by developing intelligent 3D CAD drawings for
this $30 million facility.
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Bowie State University, Tubman Hall Dormitory Renovations
Bowie, Maryland
This project involved a life cycle cost analysis of multiple mechanical systems for the complete renovation of a three
story, 80,000 sq. ft. dormitory building. Renovated in 1992, this project cost $1.8 million.
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Bowie State University, Harper Hall Dormitory Renovations
Bowie, Maryland
Life cycle cost analysis of multiple mechanical systems for the complete renovation of a three story, 80,000 sq. ft.
dormitory building. Renovated in 1992, this project cost $1.8 million.
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Ner Israel Rabbinical College, HVAC Deficiency Study, Faculty Housing Building
Baltimore, Maryland
Just prior to final acceptance of this new 18,000 sq. ft. building the Ner Israel Rabbinical College became concerned
about the performance of the HVAC systems and hired WAI to perform an independent investigation. This study
determined design and construction deficiencies as well as required remedial action for the project.
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Inter-American Defense College Study, Building 52 Renovation Study
Ft. Leslie J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
$7 million renovation study for an historic building.
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University of Maryland Medical Systems/Shore Healthcare, Queen Anne’s County ER
Maryland
WAI provided plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler for: a new 18,500 sq. ft., $6.5 million free standing 24 hour emergency facility. The plumbing design includes: DWV, storm, domestic water, natural gas, medical gases, and vacuum.
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University of Maryland Medical Systems/Shore Healthcare, Queen Anne’s Co. Medical Office
Maryland
WAI provided plumbing, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler for: a new 3-story, 60,000 sq. ft. medical building. This medical
facility houses: imaging, primary care, orthopedics, OB/GYN and psychiatry, as well as diagnostic and laboratory testing, physical and speech therapy, occupational health services and several specialty practices.
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University of Maryland Medical Center, Sims Center STC Basement Rearrangements
Maryland
WAI provided all plumbing design modifications including: DWV, storm, domestic water, natural and medical gases,
and vacuum as required by the rearrangements. WAI also provided modifications to the existing fire alarm and sprinkler systems for this 1,300 sq. ft. temporary shock trauma simulation facility.
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University of Maryland Baltimore, Bressler Research Building Second Floor Lab Renovation
Baltimore, Maryland
WAI is providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services for this research laboratory. WAI first conducted a field investigation to ascertain general conditions.
K-12 Experience
Various locations
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland
• Ashburton Elementary School, Addition & Renovation
• Ashburton Elementary School, HVAC Study
• Beall Elementary School, HVAC Plant Retrofit
• Bells Mill Replacement Elementary School
• Bethesda Elementary School, Addition
• Bradley Hills Elementary School, Kitchen Retrofit
• Brooke Grove Elementary School, Replacement of Existing Chiller
Beall Elementary School
• Brooke Grove Elementary School, Screening Wall
• Burnt Mills Elementary School, HVAC Replacement Cost/Scope Evaluation
• East Silver Spring Elementary School, Chiller Replacement
• Fox Chapel Elementary School, Addition & Renovation Study
• Fox Chapel Elementary School, Addition & Renovation
• Fox Chapel Elementary School, Mechanical Retrofit
• Frost Middle School, HVAC Replacement Cost/Scope Evaluation
• Galway Elementary School, Renovation & Addition
• Magruder High School, Kitchen Retrofit
• Montgomery County Public Schools, Consolidated Printing Facility
• Montgomery County Public Schools, Central Food Processing Freezer Addition
• New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, Health Center Study
• North Bethesda Middle School, Music Rearrangement & Addition
• Northwest High School, Cooling Tower Replacement
• Poolesville Elementary School, HVAC Retrofit
• Poolesville Elementary School, HVAC Assessment
• Rachel Carson Elementary School, Central Plant & RTU Replacement
• Rachel Carson Elementary School, Terminal Equipment & DOAS Retrofit
• Rock Creek Elementary School, Boiler Replacement
• Seven Locks Elementary School, Modernization
• Sherwood Elementary School, Renovation & Addition
• Sligo Creek Elementary School, Chiller Replacement
Bells Mill Elementary School
K-12 Experience continued
• Spring Mill Center, HVAC Retrofit Study
• Strathmore Elementary School, Rooftop Equipment Replacement
• Summit Hall Elementary School, Health Center Study
• Thomas Wootton High School Computer Lab
• Tilden Center, HVAC Replacement & Cost/Scope Evaluation
• Weller Road Elementary School, Chiller Retrofit
• Westbrook Elementary School, IAQ Retrofit
• Westbrook Elementary School, HVAC Retrofit
• Wheaton High School, Cooling Tower & CW Piping Replacement
Weller Road Elementary School
• William H. Farquhar Middle School, HVAC Retrofit
• William H. Farquhar Middle School, Load Calc/Mechanical Assessment
• Woodlin Elementary School, HVAC Replacement Cost/Scope Evaluation
Prince George’s County Public Schools, Maryland
• Avalon Elementary School, New School
• Buck Lodge Middle School, Chiller Retrofit
• Bond Mill Elementary School, Boiler Retrofit
• Carole Highlands Elementary School, Chiller/Ice Plant Retrofit
• Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center, Boiler Retrofit
• Clinton Grove Elementary School, Addition
• Cool Spring Elementary School, Chiller/Ice Plant Retrofit
• Drew Freeman Middle School, Renovation & Conversion
• Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Boiler Burners/Breeching Replacement
• Eugene Burroughs Middle School, Major Renovations
• Francis Fuchs Early Childhood Center, Boiler Retrofit
• Friendly High School, Boiler Burners & Breeching Replacement
• Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Major Renovations
• Henry Ferguson Elementary School, New School
• Hyattsville Elementary School, New School
• Montpelier Elementary School, Chiller/Ice Plant Retrofit
• Oxon Hill High School, LEED Fundamental & Enhanced Commissioning
• Oxon Hill Elementary School, Pod Partitioning
Avalon Elementary School
K-12 Experience continued
• Pointer Ridge Elementary School, Boiler Retrofit
• Potomac High School, Chiller Retrofit
• Rockledge Elementary School, Boiler Retrofit
• Tanglewood K-8 School, Chiller/Ice Plant Retrofit
• William Beanes Elementary School, Pod Conversion Assessment
Baltimore City Public Schools, Maryland
• Ben Franklin High School, Media Center Renovations
• Ben Franklin High School, Modernization Study
• Ben Franklin High School, Admin & Science Rearrangements
• Curtis Bay Elementary School, Media Center Renovations
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
• Dunbar High School, Auditorium Fire Sprinkler Modifications
• Hazelwood K-8 School, HVAC Retrofit
• Paul Laurence Dunbar School, Feasibility & LCCA Studies
• Paul Laurence Dunbar School, HVAC Retrofit
• Thomas G. Hayes School, Feasibility & LCCA Studies
• Thomas G. Hayes School, Fire Sprinkler Retrofit
• Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Media Center Renovation
Frederick County Public Schools, Maryland
• Career & Technology Center, Boiler Design & Consulting
• Walkersville High School, Pipe Insulation Project
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Maryland
• Bodkin Elementary School, Modifications
• Cape St. Claire Elementary School, Consulting
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
• Central Elementary School, Modifications & Addition
• Crofton Woods Elementary School, Modifications & Addition
• Eastport Elementary School, Acoustic Retrofit
• Hilltop Elementary School, Modifications & Addition
• Oak Hill Elementary School, Modifications
• Severna Park High School, Feasibility Study
K-12 Experience continued
Calvert County Public Schools, Maryland
• Patuxent Elementary School, Addition
• Plum Point Elementary School, Addition
• Windy Hill Elementary School, Addition
St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Maryland
• Esperenza Middle School, Elevator Retrofit
Carroll County Public Schools, Maryland
• Mt. Airy Middle School, Addition Study
• Sykesville Middle School, Media Center Addition Study
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Washington D.C. Public Schools, Washington, D.C.
• Grover Cleveland Elementary School, Renovation & Addition
• Patterson Elementary School, New school
Arlington Public Schools, Virginia
• David M. Brown Planetarium Renovation
• Drew Model Elementary School, Feasibility Study
• Hoffman-Boston Elementary School, Feasibility Study
• Stratford Program Changing Room Exhaust Modifications
• Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Feasibility Study
Maryland Department of General Services, Maryland
• Bennett Middle School, IAC Review, Wicomico County Public Schools
• Calvert High School, IAC Review, Calvert County Public Schools
• Eastern Primary School, IAC CD Review, Washington County Public Schools
• Eastern Primary School, IAC DD Review, Washington County Public Schools
• Hereford High School, CD Review, Baltimore County Public Schools
• Howard County Middle School, DD Review, Howard County Public Schools
• Leith Walk Elementary School #245 Review, Baltimore City Public Schools
K-12 Experience continued
• Lincoln B Elementary School, IAC Review, Frederick County Public Schools
• Lothian Elementary School, CD Review, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Maryland School for the Deaf, Commissioning
• New Middle School, CD Review, Frederick County Public Schools
• Northeast High School, IAC Review, Cecil County Public Schools
• Oxon Hill High School Electrical, IAC Review, Prince George’s County Public Schools
• Poolesville Elementary School, HVAC Review, Montgomery County Public Schools
• St. Charles High School, IAC Review, Charles County Public Schools
• Washington High School, Constructability Review, Montgomery County Public Schools
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, Maryland
• School of the Incarnation Investigation
• St. Michael’s Parish Education Classroom Addition
• St. John Regional Catholic School, HVAC Assessment
Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, Washington, D.C.
• Gonzaga High School, Rearrangements
• St. Anthony’s Elementary School, Lighting Retrofit
• St. Elizabeth’s Elementary School, Multiple Additions
• St. John’s College High School, Gymnasium Addition
• St. John’s College High School, Art Studio Renovation
• St. Mary of the Mills Elementary School, Addition
Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Arlington, Virginia
• Bishop Ireton High School, HVAC Systems Repairs
• Paul VI High School, MEP Retrofit
• Paul VI High School, MEP Assessment, Feasibility & Economic Studies
• Paul VI High School, West Wing HVAC Repairs
• Paul VI High School, Activity Center Addition
• St. Agnes Elementary School, Mechanical/Electrical Retrofit
• St. Agnes Elementary School, Addition
• St. Luke’s Elementary School, Addition
Paul VI High School
• St. Theresa’s Elementary School, New school
• St. Theresa’s Elementary School, Addition
• Holy Cross Academy Elementary School, New School
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Maryland
• Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Middle School Addition
• Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Lower School Addition Study
• Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Lower School Addition
• Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Low Voltage System Consulting
Holy Cross Academy Elementary School
Government & Office Experience
Various locations in Maryland, Virginia, and DC
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The Pentagon, Renovation of Wedge II, Washington, DC
Provided the plumbing design for this 1.6 million sq. ft. LEED Gold
project. The plumbing design included many sustainable features.
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The Pentagon, Operations Center Feasibility Study,
Washington, DC - This is a confidential project.
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The Pentagon, Heliport & Fire Station, Feasibility Study
Washington, DC - This is a confidential project.
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Fit-ups and Rearrangements of Confidential Defense
Contract
Multiple facilities, included projects for: SCIFs, IT laboratories, network operations centers, academic training facilities,
multipurpose conference centers, mail rooms, and emergency operations centers.
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National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID), GSA, Maryland
WAI is providing a peer review for GSA for a new 10 story, 490,000 sq. ft. office building, including a 1,200 ton data
center. This $100+ Million building will house 2,000 NIAID employees and anticipates LEED Silver certification.
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Hubbard Hall Renovation at the United States Naval Academy, Maryland
WAI provided consulting engineering to the design-build team on the geothermal well field design for this project. WAI
performed well field sizing and energy modeling for a 40 year analysis period and reviewed the SPECSINTACT.
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March Air Reserve Base, California
WAI provided preliminary consulting engineering work to the Architect for design-bid-build projects to enhance base
security and address force protection issues, including: a new Traffic Gate House, a Mail Room Facility, and a separate
package Distribution Facility. All projects involve modifications to existing site utilities.
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FBI Academy, Field House, Virginia
WAI provided electrical engineering for government approval and construction of a new 22,830 sq. ft. field house for
the FBI Academy. WAI’s services included: interior and exterior lighting of track, field house, and walkways, driveways,
and parking; 13.2 KV, 480/277V and 208/120V power distribution system design; emergency power system generator, automatic transfer switches, and emergency power panel boards; low voltage wiring infrastructure for telephone,
data, video, and utility service ductbanks; fire alarm and base monitoring systems; and IBC engineering system energy
compliance calculations.
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Architect of the Capitol, Congress and Senate Buildings Perimeter Security, Washington, DC
Provided mechanical, plumbing, and electrical services for multiple design build retrofit projects including the following
facilities: the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Hart office Building, Russell Office Building, Rayburn Office Building, Longworth Office Building, Cannon Office Building, Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Ford
House, Taft Memorial Carillon, etc. This work involved designing and constructing: under ground garages, bollard
lines, pop-up barriers, guard houses, underground vaults, major duct bank systems, new street lighting; as well as relocating and coordinating with: underground utilities (electrical, communications, storm, gas, steam, etc.), traffic lights,
and traffic communication systems. Total construction cost of this work is approximately $100 million.
Government & Office continued
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Thurgood Marshall Judiciary Building, Washington, DC
WAI provided mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering in support of a design-build effort to construct perimeter security improvements around the perimeter of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.
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Eisenhower Old Executive Office Building, Washington, DC
This project involved site utility and lighting rearrangements to facilitate perimeter security modifications in front of
the Eisenhower Old Executive Office Building. Much of the site utility work involved rearrangements to facilitate the
installation of an underground grade beam to support security bollards.
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United States Capital Police Connectivity Project, Washington, DC
The mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design of conduit and required connections from the existing USCP duct
banks into and through existing buildings.
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The Webb Building Renovation and Upgrades, Arlington, Virginia
Designed the 200,000 sq. ft. base building up-grades for this 30-year-old building to increase the air conditioning and
power distribution capacity to support high tech GSA users. This included upgrades of electrical systems and replacement of HVAC.
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First Federal Corporation, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Design of fire sprinkler, detection, alarm, and life safety systems, as well as the design of an emergency generator power
system for this 40,000 sq. ft. building. This facility included High Security off-site data storage, hot site facility, and
corporate offices, with secure shipping, receiving and distribution area for 6 hour fire rated vaults.
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650 Massachusetts Ave., US Property Development Corp, Washington, DC
Base building mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for 30,000 sq. ft. for the C2 level. Multiple rearrangements
and fit-ups throughout the building.
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Smithsonian Institute, Asia Trail II Elephant Facility at the National Zoo, Washington, DC
WAI provided electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection services for a design build of the Asia Trail II. This
project was won via a preliminary design award competition and anticipates a LEED Gold accreditation. Key aspects of
this project include geothermal based HVAC system and a photo voltaic array that provides 10% of its energy needs.
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National Emergency Training Center Site Utilities, Federal
Emergency Management Agency
Design included: high pressure steam/condensate, high voltage power distribution and transformation, as well as site lighting, in support
of a new three building complex (Buildings W, I, and a future unnamed building) for the National Fire Fighters Training College.
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The National Park Service IDIQ, Washington, DC
Providing engineering services under an Indefinite Quantity contract for a variety of projects within areas of national significance in
Washington, DC throughout the National Mall and Memorial Parks
of the NPS.
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Talbot County Free Library, Easton, Maryland
WAI provided mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design for a $5.5
million renovation and addition of a community library.
Talbot County Free Library
Government & Office continued
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Maryland Department of General Services, Technical Reviews of Public School Projects,
Maryland
This project involves the interpretation of construction documents for conformance to State guidelines and procedures, completeness and constructability, proper coordination of information shown on the design documents and required support material prepared by an architect or engineering consultants, compliance with approved scope of work
and compliance with previous review comments.
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Verizon, Chesapeake Complex, Renovation for a new Fitness Center, Silver Spring, Maryland
WAI provided design and integration of the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for a renovation to existing
space in the Verizon Chesapeake Complex POD E1 for a new Fitness Center. The project included the necessary interior alterations to 7,060 sq. ft. of existing floor area to provide a new Fitness Center, new public restrooms, new men’s
and women’s locker rooms, new group exercise room, and a new multi-purpose room.
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City of Rockville, Thomas Farm Community Center, Rockville, Maryland
This 18,000 sq. ft. building included: a gymnasium, two multi-purpose rooms, a fitness center, a game room, locker rooms, a kitchenette, offices and storage space. This Green building followed LEED
standards closely.
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City of Rockville, Rockville Municipal Swim Center
Energy Study, Maryland
A study to ascertain the general condition of the HVAC and mechanical pool support systems, develop a list of energy conservation
opportunities, propose a plan of action, estimate first cost construction budgets, and calculation operating cost savings and pay-back
periods.
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City of Takoma Park Public Works Facility, Maryland
Thomas Farm Community Center
WAI provided mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design for the renovation and upgrades to multiple Public Works
Facilities and its future needs.
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Marygold’s Banquet Facility, Lanham, Maryland
This project was an adaptive re-use retrofit for a 25,000 sq. ft. banquet facility. The project included a full service commercial kitchen and banquet rooms able to support 1,300 guests. Other spaces included: conference rooms, offices,
and support areas.
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WRIT, 6110 Executive Blvd., Energy Star Certification Services
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WRIT, Monument II, Energy Star Certification Services
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WRIT, 515 King Street, Virginia
Design of the replacement of the existing boiler for this office building.
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WRIT, Saratoga Office Building, Rockville, Maryland
Grease exhaust system study for this five story office building.
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Travistock Office Building, Leesburg, Virginia
New speculative 33,000 sq. ft. office building.
Government & Office continued
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1420 Beverly Road Office Building, McLean, Virginia
Complete HVAC replacement.
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Southgate Office Building #1, Fairfax, Virginia
Tenant fit-ups for complete building totaling 80,000 sq. ft.
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Southgate Office Building #2, Fairfax, Virginia
Base building mechanical, plumping, and electrical systems for 150,000 sq. ft. speculative office building.
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Tycon II Office Building, Fairfax, Virginia
Design of replacement voice high rise package fire alarm system with fireman communication system for this 140,000
sq. ft., eight story office building.
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1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC
Design of a retrofit fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, detection, alarm and life safety systems, as well as the design
of a new emergency generator power system for this 140,000 sq. ft., ten story office building.
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12 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Tenant fit-up designs for approximately 80,000 sq. ft. of office space.
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1145 19th Street, Washington, DC
Design of a retrofit fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, detection, alarm and life safety systems, and a new emergency
generator power system for this eight story, 120,000 sq. ft. office building.
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51 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland
Design of a retrofit fire sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, detection, alarm, and life safety systems, as well as the design
of a new emergency generator power system for this 350,000 sq. ft., 18 story office building.
12 S. Summit Ave. Office Building
Federal Experience
Various locations
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Various locations in Maryland, West Virginia and Georgia
• Memorial Reception Building Renovations at The Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Provided electrical, mechanical, and plumbing design services for the designbuild renovation of the Memorial Reception Building. This building was
comprised of: a museum, an amphitheater, Tomb Guard quarters, offices,
and VIP lounge. WAI’s design services included: electrical power and lighting retrofit, security and communication system improvements, a mechanical
retrofit, Chemical, Biological, Radiological protection, HVAC acoustics assessment, fire protection engineering, and plumbing retrofit.
• New U.S. Army Reserve Training Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia
Developed RFP and 35% docs for Design-Build project
• New U.S. Army Reserve Training Center, Jane Lew, West Virginia
Developed RFP and 35% docs for Design-Build project
• New U.S. Army Reserve Training Center, Wheeling, West Virginia
Operations, maintenance building, design-build project
• Fort McPherson Medical/Dental Clinic, Savannah, Georgia
An $11 million, 72,000 sq. ft. new medical facility designed for the Savannah District of the Army Corps of Engineers.
WAI provided engineering services as a consultant.
• Fort Myer, Renovations to Building #246, “The Old Guard” Dormitory, Virginia
This project was a complete renovation of a historic dormitory building. Design services included: a complete HVAC
system replacement, conversion from steam heating, asbestos abatement, replacement of feeders and panel boards, and
new lighting.
• Buildings W and I, National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, Maryland
Provided mechanical and electrical engineering for site utilities.
The Department of Army, Arlington, Virginia
• Transportation Coordinator Automated Command and Control Information System
offices and computer room
• World Wide Headquarters, Department of Defense Dependant Schools (100,000 sq. ft.)
• Offices for Continental U.S. Freight Management
• Office for Military Traffic Management Command
• Golf Course Maintenance Complex, Aberdeen, Proving Grounds
Federal Experience continued
Directorate of Public Works, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
• HVAC & Lighting Retrofit, Building 4411
Replacement of HVAC and lighting for 40,000 sq. ft. of laboratory and office space
• Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory Renovations
• Post Commissary
Replacement of 13 rooftop units
• Bachelor Officer Quarters Renovation Projects
Replacement of HVAC and lighting for the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Buildings 9801, 9802, 9828
• Addition to the Post Museum
• McGill Recreational Center Renovation
Renovation of an existing 50 year old, 28,000 sq. ft. recreational center. Included a high efficiency lighting
retrofit, repair/replacement of HVAC systems, and restroom modifications for ADA compliance.
• Buildings 2480 and 2490
Provided mechanical engineering for window replacement
The Department of Navy, Various locations in Maryland
• Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Building #291, Energy Study & Modifications, Maine
WAI is providing an energy audit, proposing energy conservation measures (ECMs), an energy
simulation comparing existing systems baseline against all ECMs, proposed system and a life
cycle cost analysis.
• Building #3 Re-commissioning, Philadelphia, PA
Performed re-commissioning on two previously installed VAV rooftop unit systems.
• Renovation of Building 300 for Vertical Launch System, Indian Head Division
• Renovation of Building 301, Indian Head Division
• New Boiler Plant/Repair Steam System, Building 18, David Taylor Model Basin
• Addition to Building 18, David Taylor Model Basin
• Addition to Building 212, Annex Site, Annapolis Detachment
Residential Experience
Various locations
PRIVATE RESIDENCES
• Private Residence, Confidential Client, Virginia
45,000 sq. ft. private residence, $60 million
• Private Residence, Confidential Client, Virginia
25,000 sq. ft. private residence, $15 million
• Private Residence, Confidential Client, Massachusetts
25,000 sq. ft. private residence, $20 million
• Confidential University, Events Center & President’s Residence Complex, Maryland
WAI is providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for the replacement of the Events Center and President’s
residence. This project will enable hosting large events as well as adapting to a modern private residence for the University’s President. Desired space is 12,630 GSF with an additional 11,050 sq. ft. of outdoor space.
• David’s Friendship, Maryland
Historic restoration and conversion of a 150 year old two story residence to an office/sales center for a proposed research and development center being developed by the Potomac Edison Company. Office grade HVAC and power distribution were provided in an aesthetically and historically sensitive manner.
• Private Residence, Maryland
WAI provided plumbing and fire protection design through construction for this 3-story private residence. This was a
design build project completed on time and within budget. The 19,000 sq. ft. residence included: large entertainment
areas throughout the house, a library, a study, a private housekeeper area with a bathroom, an attic, and a detached 2-story
garage.
HOTELS, CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENTS
• Hilton Garden Inn, Chantilly, Virginia
A new 103,150 sq. ft., seven story hotel with approximately 190 guest rooms
with bathrooms, several meeting and conference rooms, office space, laundries,
a bar and restaurant and full service commercial kitchen.
• Springhill Suites Hotel, Aberdeen, Maryland
WAI provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for a new three story
42,000 sq. ft. hotel. WAI’s services included: exterior and interior lighting design, design of the HVAC and plumbing systems, power distribution, fire alarm
and sprinkler, telephone, data, and security systems, etc.
• Turf Valley Golf Course Apartment Complex, Ellicott City, Maryland
Design of a three story, 12,000 sq. ft. luxury apartment prototype building. $1
million.
Residential Experience continued
• Walker House Condominium Complex and High Rise Apartment Building Central Plant Replacement, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Preliminary designs and established programming for the future construction of a primary/secondary chilled/hot water
distribution system and a new central plant for a residential complex composed of 320 townhouse type condominium
units and a high rise apartment building. The plant capacity was 800 boiler horsepower of heating water and 950 tons of
chilled water with a cooling tower in an acoustically treated screening enclosure.
• Seven Slade Condominiums, Chantilly, Virginia
WAI conducted a study for the replacement of the existing HVAC unit for
the corridors of this eight story condominium building. The intent of the
study was to concisely evaluate options for the replacement of the subject
equipment; including determining if a different system approach than the
existing system is more beneficial than a replacement in-kind. A significant
challenge is that there are no available documentation for the existing HVAC
system.
• Munson Hill Towers, Falls Church, Virginia
Southernmost Old Town Resorts
This high rise apartment building utilizes a fountain structure as the condenser
water heat rejection device for the existing 550 ton chiller plant. The owner
was experiencing a number of operational problems with the fountain, including maintaining the proper condenser water supply temperature. WAI performed a feasibility study for a replacement condenser water system.
• The Fort Harrison Hotel, Peer Review, Clearwater, Florida
The Fort Harrison Hotel is an existing 11 story hotel in Clearwater, Florida. The hotel has 220 rooms and is estimated
to be approximately 253,000 sq. ft. in floor area. A complete modernization design has recently been performed by a
team of architects and engineers. WAI performed a peer review of the MEP systems design.
• Southernmost Old Town Resorts, Pre-purchase Inspection, Key West, Florida
Performed a visual pre-purchase inspection of the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for each building. The inspections focus included: types of systems, their
general configuration and condition, current code compliance, and expected fitness to
continue to serve the facility for another five to ten years.
• Ashby Apartments Pre-purchase Inspection Report, McLean, Virginia
Pre-purchase report of 600-unit high-rise apartment building. Existing conditions assessment of all MEP infrastructure; including: code compliance, remaining life, and
capital improvement and maintenance budgeting.
• Summit Village Apartment Complex Maintenance Shop, Arlington, Virginia
Design of an addition to an existing building for maintenance shop.
• Rollins Park Apartment Complex, Rockville, Maryland
Consulting on a major renovation program for the entire complex, including: window
replacements, HVAC replacement, and resolving problems with laundries.
• Park Adams Apartment Complex, Arlington, Virginia
Consulting service to aid in the specification of replacement windows for the entire
complex.
Ashby Apartments
Residential Experience continued
• Cottage City Towers, Boiler Replacement, Prince George’s Co. Housing Authority, Maryland
Through an IDIQ contract, WAI provided non-proprietary specifications and drawings to replace boilers with Energy
Star boiler at Cottage City Towers (120 units).
• Owens Senior Apartment, Chiller Replacement, Prince George’s Co. Housing Authority, Maryland
Through an IDIQ contract, WAI provided non-proprietary specifications and drawings to replace chillers with Energy
Star chillers at two different sites, Owens Senior Apartments (123 units) and Cottage City Towers (120 units).
• Fort Ellsworth Condominiums, Alexandria, Virginia
Field testing and investigations regarding cross contamination between units.
• Willoughby Condominium, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Consulting on central heating plant replacement and fire alarm system improvements.
• Dresden Condominium, Washington, DC
WAI provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for this condominium entrance renovation.
ASSISTED LIVING AND NURSING HOMES
• Grasonville Seniors Housing, Queen Anne’s County, Maryland
The design of a 34 unit elderly housing complex comprised of garden style apartments and a laundry building.
• The Hamlet at Greenstone, Virginia
Design of a new assisted living facility, 20,000 sq. ft.
• Priests Retirement Home, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia
This project involved the design of a new 27,000 sq. ft. retirement home on a three acres site adjacent to St. Michael’s
parish in Annandale, Virginia. The project consisted of the design of a new retirement facilityto be constructed in two
phases. Phase one consists of a 27,000 sq. ft. building plus an 8 car covered car structure.
• Fernwood Nursing Home, Plumbing Consultation, Bethesda, Maryland
Consulting to resolve domestic hot water and HVAC problems.
• Fernwood Nursing Home, Addition, Bethesda, Maryland
WAI provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for this addition project.
MILITARY HOUSING & DORMITORIES
• Bowie State University, Tubman Hall Dormitory Renovations, Bowie, Maryland
This project involved a life cycle cost analysis of multiple mechanical systems for the complete renovation of a three
story, 80,000 sq. ft. dormitory building. Renovated in 1992, this project cost $1.8 million.
• Bowie State University, Harper Hall Dormitory Renovations, Bowie, Maryland
Life cycle cost analysis of multiple mechanical systems for the complete renovation of a three story, 80,000 sq. ft. dormitory building. Renovated in 1992, this project cost $1.8 million.
• Fort Meade, Renovation of Building 9828, Maryland
Replacement of HVAC and lighting for 140,000 sq. ft. multi-story building used as a BOQ and offices.
Residential Experience continued
• Fort Meade, Renovation of Link Area for Building 9801, Maryland
Renovation of common living areas of a bachelor officer quarters (BOQ).
• Fort Meade, Renovation of Link Area for Building 9802, Maryland
Renovation of common living areas of a bachelor officer quarters (BOQ). Design of a replacement HVAC system for
the Link area (approximately 20,000 square feet); including: demolition, a new air handling unit, new ductwork and piping, new exhaust air systems, ventilation, and new DDC controls. In addition, this project included the complete replacement of the central plant for the entire multi-wing facility (150,000 square feet).
• Fort Meade, Plumbing Repairs, Family Housing, Maryland
Development of construction documents for replacement of hose bibs on living units, in areas: 7000, 7100, 7201 and
7219.
• Fort Meade, Laundry Room Modifications, Family Housing, Maryland
Development of construction documents for the replacement of laundry trays and installation of GFIC receptacles in
all living units in areas: 7000, 7100, 7201 and 7219.
Religious Experience
Various locations in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and D.C.
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Liberty Grove United Methodist Church, Burtonsville, Maryland
Liberty Grove United Methodist Church is an existing 10,900 sq. ft. religious facility located in Burtonsville, MD.
WAI provided an initial existing conditions building assessment report and full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
design services for a stair tower addition and partial building renovation.
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Shaare Tefila Congregation, Olney, Maryland
The design of a two story, 40,000 sq. ft. multipurpose facility/synagogue.
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St. Leo’s Parish, Catholic Archdiocese of Wheeling, Inwood, West Virginia
New church, fellowship hall, school, offices, and rectory, 60,000 sq. ft.
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Jesus the Divine Word, Huntington, Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, Maryland
New 514 seat church, 200 person multi-purpose building, and parish offices. $4 million, 21,480 sq. ft.
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St. Paul Catholic Church, Catholic Archdiocese of
Washington, Damascus, Maryland
New 1,200 seat church. $4.5 million
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Our Lady of Grace Parish Hall and Rectory, Leisure World, Catholic Archdiocese of Washington,
Maryland
New Structures
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St. Elizabeth’s Church Addition and Renovation, Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, Rockville,
Maryland
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St. John Neuman, Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Church expansion and renovation project. Lighting retrofit for the existing church.
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St. Rose of Lima Addition, Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Addition to the parish community building.
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St. Philip’s Catholic Church Renovation, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Falls Church, Virginia
WAI provided design services for lighting, electrical power distribution, plumbing, and mechanical engineering. The primary emphasis
was on the lighting design, which included an entire new lighting
system utilizing a Lutron Grafik Eye control system. With the new
control system, the client has complete control over all fixtures, allowing for different scenes, special architectural effects, proper lighting ambiance, all done while saving energy. The addition of ceiling
mounted spot lights allowed the parish to highlight all of the many
features located on the alter. The lighting was also designed to emphasize the Stations of the Cross.
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Conceptual Consulting Services for the Cascades
Parish, Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Concept design of a new parish.
St. Philip’s Catholic Church
Religious Experience continued
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Vienna, Virginia
Rooftop equipment replacement.
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St. Leo the Great Church, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Fairfax, Virginia
Multiple projects, including: the renovation of the existing church, renovation of the rectory, renovation and addition
to parish offices, replacement of electrical service and switchgear, and new site lighting.
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St. John the Baptist Church, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Front Royal, Virginia
New 21,000 sq. ft. church and fellowship hall.
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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Addition and Retrofit, Catholic Diocese of Arlington,
Great Falls, Virginia
Church addition and fellowship hall.
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St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
Renovation of church and major additions for religious education classrooms and fellowship hall.
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St. Katherine Drexel Church, Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, Frederick, Maryland
First phase of the new church at St. John Regional Catholic Elementary School.
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St. John Catholic Church, Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, Westminster, Maryland
New 1,300 seat church, 22,500 sq. ft.
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School of the Incarnation Investigation, Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, Maryland
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First Baptist Church, Rockville, Maryland
Design of a 25,000 sq. ft. multipurpose addition.
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Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Olney, Maryland
Addition and renovation to church, and parish offices. 25,500 sq. ft.
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Hope Lutheran Church, College Park, Maryland
Design of a new 4,500 sq. ft. addition and limited rearrangements to the 8,100 sq. ft. existing church.
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Grace United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Fire and life safety study to support a master plan for future expansions and modifications.
St. John Catholic Church