MEP and Vertical Transportation

Walker’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) condition assessments provide a detailed insight into the current functioning of your MEP systems, which we understand are vital building components. Our evaluation will provide information on the areas in need of repair as well as the areas that will need maintenance in the near future. Walker provides complete MEP assessments as well as specific assessments for the following:

• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Compliance Reports
• LEED Consulting
• MEP Equipment Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Indoor Air Quality Testing and Assessments
• HVAC Consulting
• Mechanical Equipment Condition Assessment
• Building Energy Performance Assessment
• Building Energy Performance and Improvement Evaluation
• Vertical Transportation Evaluation and Consulting
• Fire/Life Safety System Evaluation and Consulting
• Plumbing System Evaluation and Consulting
• Ultrasonic Pipe Thickness Testing

Our experts perform thorough forensic investigations of the MEP systems to evaluate and determine the root cause or factors resulting in failure.

From design through construction documents, Walker develops specialized, focused, and practical repair designs that will increase the performance of your MEP systems. Our detailed construction and bidding documents reduce potential change orders and verify that repair objectives are met.

Walker provides on-site field visits and consulting during MEP repair construction to observe contractor performance and resolve field issues. We review material data, shop drawing submittals and recommend changes as needed. In addition, provide resolutions, and monitor the contractor’s quality control along with answering questions that may arise.

During the assessments of the equipment, our team evaluates the efficiency and performance of existing vertical transportation systems and then provides recommendations for capital expenditures.

Vertical transportation system modernization not only enhances occupants satisfaction but also boosts efficiency, reduces long-term maintenance costs, and helps your building operate at peak performance. Our consultants will help you optimize design, plan for smooth integration, and provide expert guidance throughout the process.

Assessing the efficiency, performance, and preventative maintenance of your existing vertical transportation systems is essential for long-term reliability. Our consultants can provide valuable recommendations for repairs/improvements and develop a maintenance plan for your vertical transportation systems, helping your system operate at optimal performance.

Monitoring and understanding your building’s energy consumption can help inform best practices and equipment maintenance. Walker performs American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level I Energy Audits that will analyze the facility’s energy performance to identify no-cost or low-cost energy improvements, and identify potential capital improvements for further evaluation. ASHRAE Level II audits include the above but provides more in-depth analysis to categorize energy consumption by end-use, analyze utility rates and identify projects that will provide the greatest energy reduction and return on investment.

Walker will collect, compile, analyze, and prepare a report of the energy performance of your commercial building in accordance with ASTM E2797 (Standard Practice for Building Energy Performance Assessment for a Building Involved in a Real Estate Transaction) as a stand-alone report, or as part of a Property Condition Assessment.

Walker will identify if your building is under-performing compared to its peers, identify potential energy efficiency measures to reduce energy consumption to achieve parity with peer buildings, and provide opinions of probable cost for the improvements in accordance with ASTM E3224 (Standard Guide for Building Energy Performance and Improvement Evaluation in the Assessment of Property Condition).