Successful development depends on location, timing and image. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems decisions also can impact critical aspects of a mixed use project that have ramifications affecting the property's marketability and profitability.
TES serves several leading developers with MEP engineering and has extensive experience in residential, hospitality, retail and commercial office projects. We are well versed in helping clients generate revenue, cut operational costs, reduce energy use, attain LEED® certification, and enhance "green" marketing appeal. We can discuss long-term vs. short-term HVAC approaches that can shape the positioning of the leasing package—and possibly convert costs into revenue streams. The earlier we're involved in a project, the more value we can add. Once key decisions are made, options are limited to improving what is, instead of building in maximum opportunity.
We understand the specialized needs of mixed use facilities and the most economical design approaches. These include campus-wide fire alarm systems, sight-line decisions on placement of HVAC equipment, multi-level and zoned comfort systems, utilities coordination, and compensating for open doors, to name a few. Our experience ranges from cold, dark shells to vanilla boxes to tenant fit-up and commissioning. We reach across all professional disciplines from initial planning through design, construction, commissioning, leasing, tenant coordination, and warranty.
Example
TES is providing MEP engineering services for this exciting new mixed use retail and residential community to be located near the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This large high density development features retail, restaurants, offices and residential units above the retail space, 120-key hotel, structured parking and inter-connecting water features with integrated plazas.
We completed a life cycle cost analysis of the various HVAC system options project which ultimately led to the owner selecting a high efficiency, central, campus-wide water-cooled system.
LEED certification is required by the Planning Commission for the development, and the design will implement strategies that include sustainable site development, building envelope, water savings, energy efficiency, sustainable materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality in the project. The developer intends for the project to attain LEED Silver certification from the USGBC, and TES worked closely with the architect to define LEED credit selections.
