Self-Contained AC Replacement - Large Commercial

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.