Areas Of Expertise
JPA provides a full range of MEP design and commissioning services from feasibility through facility occupancy. We take pride in this diverse range of skills and capabilities. Contact us to discuss your upcoming project needs!
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JPA acted as CxA for 2115 Wisconsin Ave, Georgetown University, DC
JPA acted as CxA for a Pharmacy Expansion, McGuire AFB, NJ
JPA acted as CxA for Command & Admin Clinic Modernization, Dyess AFB, TX
JPA developed Cx Guidelines & Specifications, Architect of the Capitol, DC
JPA acted as CxA for Medical Warehouse Renovation, Tyndall AFB, FL
JPA acted as CxA for Bldg 1021 Co-Gen plant, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
JPA acted as CxA for Historic Frederick Douglass Hall, Howard University, DC
JPA acted as CxA for Dental Clinic Modernization, Beale AFB, CA
JPA acted as CxA for Five Arts & Student Center at St. Timothy's School, Baltimore, MD.
JPA acted as CxA for the Satellite Pharmacy Modernization, Travis AFB, CA
Commissioning (Cx)
Current industry trends require healthy, energy efficient, sustainable, and performance-based building environments. Accordingly, JPA is growing to meet these needs, offering comprehensive commissioning services to a growing number of projects across many of our project portfolios. Over the last decade, JPA has dedicated engineering staff and added specialists and engineers in energy simulation, sustainability, building performance, and building automation systems, creating Teams focused on providing this expertise. Recent Cx experience – both as owner-agents and Cx agents – has allowed JPA to gain the necessary skills to expand and provide value-based Cx services. Our Cx Team has the public and private sector qualifications and expertise to achieve results. Our Team blends years of proven project approach with hands-on review and problem-solving skills. As our industry evolves, JPA is poised to support building owners and architects to meet the challenges associated with energy efficiency, building performance and operations with services which include:
- Lead Commissioning Process from Design Inception to Construction Completion
- Develop Owner Project Requirements (OPR)
- Perform MEP Design Review and Provide Commissioning-Related Commentary
- Develop Functional Performance Testing Procedures and Contractor Checklists
- Provide MEP Systems and Equipment Performance Testing
- Perform Building Automation System (BAS) Functional Testing and Point-to-Point Verification
- Support Owner BAS Training and Troubleshooting of BAS-Related Operational Issues
- Prepare and Submit Commissioning-Based LEED, Green Globes, or Other Third-Party Rating System Documentation
- Retro-Commissioning of Existing MEP Systems, including Energy Benchmarking and Post Occupancy Energy Modeling Simulations
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Point Cloud Laser Scanning | Mechanical Room Composite
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Woodward High School Navisworks 3D Model
Total Energy Analysis for a Net Zero School
Specialized Services
In addition to traditional building HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical and lighting design, JPA provides specialized engineering design services to meet project goals. Our engineers are proficient in using sophisticated software platforms which include Trane® Trace™, to predict building loads and perform energy modeling; CAEPIPE, for analyzing thermal stress in piping systems; SKM System Analysis, Inc., for electrical arc flash and short circuit analysis and selective coordination; and AGi32, for predicting lighting and daylighting levels. Examples of specialized services which our engineers routinely provide include:
- Anti-Terrorism & Force Protection Design
- Arc-Flash Analysis
- Building Energy Modeling & Simulation
- Daylighting Analysis & Simulation
- High Performance Design
- LEED Certification Documentation
- Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
- Net-Zero Design
- Photovoltaic Design
- Pipe Stress Analysis
- Point Cloud Laser Scanning
- Stormwater Relcamation
- Sustainable Design
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Photovoltaics and On-Site Power Generation
Clash Detection and 3D Physical Coordination
Emergency Power to Support Critical Systems
Ground-Source Geothermal Heat Exchange Systems
Campus Central Chilled Water Plants
Medical Central Sterile and Research Cagewash Equipment
Ground-Source Geothermal Heat Exchange Systems
Campus Central Heating Plants
Specialized Systems
Modern buildings require specialized systems to meet increased sustainability requirements and evolving building operations. In addition to meeting programmatic and functional building requirements, the MEP/FP design must balance occupant comfort, safety, and energy efficiency with building aesthetics and system maintainability. Our engineers take pride in their ability to design and integrate these systems into the building architecture and site without compromising the owner’s vision. Specialized systems that our engineers frequently design include:
- Biological Containment
- Geothermal Heat Exchange
- Hazardous Exhaust
- Medical Gases
- Photovoltaics and On-site Power Generation
- Pure Water, Reverse Osmosis & Animal Drinking Water Systems
- Smoke Control
- Special Environments & Clean Rooms
- Streetscape & Site Lighting
- Thermal Energy Storage
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Theaters and Auditoriums
BSL-3 Research Laboratory
Natatorium and Athletic/Recreation Centers
Computer and Data Center
Renovation of Historic Structures
Specialized Building Types
Our firm is fortunate to be located in an area of the country with diverse owners and building types. During our 100+ year history, we have teamed with local and national architects to design both traditional and specialized buildings. Experience gained on those projects, coupled with strong engineering fundamentals, enables our engineers to successfully design MEP/FP infrastructure and distribution for some of the most challenging building types, each of which has unique requirements. Examples of specialized building types that we frequently design include:
- Animal Facilities and Vivaria
- Athletic & Recreation Centers
- BSL Laboratories
- Central Plants & Infrastructure
- Child Care & Development Facilities
- Clean Rooms (GMP, USP, etc.)
- Communication & Broadcast
- Computer & Data Centers
- Dining Facilities & Kitchens
- Educational & Classroom Facilities (Public & Private)
- Embassies
- Field Houses, Gymnasiums & Stadiums
- Garages-Parking & Vehicle Maintenance
- Government Office Buildings
- Historic Properties
- Hospitals & Medical Facilities
- Libraries & Media Centers
- Mission Critical Facilities
- Museums & Galleries
- Natatoriums
- Office, Retail & Mixed-Use
- Public Safety Facilities
- Research & Laboratory Facilities
- Residence Halls, Dormitories & Barracks
- SCIF Facilities
- Theaters & Auditoriums
- Visitor Centers