Self-Contained AC Replacement - Large Commercial
Innovative modular installation eliminates crane requirements and building modifications while maintaining full operations
CLIENT
Large Commercial Office Building Owner
LOCATION
Metro Atlanta
PROJECT TYPE
HVAC Equipment Replacement
FACILITY TYPE
Multi-Story Commercial Office Building
The Situation
Our customer owned a large commercial office building and they were struggling with high repair costs and significant downtime due to their aged HVAC equipment. This customer had already postponed the decision to replace their equipment because this project posed financial challenges and they needed to remain in operation during the project.
Our Approach
We developed an innovative modular installation strategy that utilized the building’s existing freight elevators for equipment transport. This approach eliminated the need for expensive exterior modifications while maintaining building operations throughout the installation process.
The Work
- Installation of modular 80-ton self-contained AC system
- Transportation of equipment modules via building freight elevators
- Integration with existing building infrastructure
- Comprehensive system testing and commissioning
- Staff training on new equipment operation
Special Coordination Requirements
The modular approach required precise coordination of equipment delivery and installation sequences. Our team worked with building management to schedule elevator access during off-peak hours to minimize disruption to building occupants.
Key Challenges
- High repair costs and frequent equipment failures
- Budget constraints requiring cost-effective solution
- Building must remain operational throughout project
- Limited access for traditional equipment installation
- Need to eliminate expensive crane and exterior building modifications
Our Solution
- Designed budget-friendly modular commercial self-contained AC replacement
- Enabled 80-ton AC unit installation in transportable modules
- Eliminated need for expensive crane equipment
- Avoided costly exterior glass removal and wall modifications
- Prevented structural demolition and reconstruction requirements
The Results
This project was a huge success since we were able to meet the ongoing cooling and heating requirements of the building, and our use of a modular system enabled our customer to keep the entire building open during our work. The project was delivered on time and within budget to the great satisfaction of our customer.
