Places of Worship Project Sample

MORMON TEMPLE
Stoneybrook Drive
Kensington, Maryland

The challenge of this project was completing a major HVAC renovation in only three months. The job entailed an existing open plenum pneumatically controlled variable air volume (VAV) system with two central air handling units (AHUs) that were to be converted to a fully ducted, direct digital control (DDC) system. Shapiro & Duncan along with our subcontractors, Kogok Sheet Metal and TFC Controls, began coordination efforts by meeting on site with the owner and Foulger Pratt, the general contractor. Maintaining schedule was critical as there were numerous drywall and painting tasks that had to be completed when the HVAC renovation was completed.

The owner had pre-purchased the VAV boxes, variable frequency devices, and additional AHU motors. To meet the tight completion schedule, we premeasured as much of the duct as possible. As ceilings were removed, our crew followed immediately behind installing the ductwork, VAV boxes, and controls. While this was happening, another crew installed the new AHU motors and frequency drives. TFC followed by installing the controls and checking out the system. Finally, Foulger Pratt followed with the drywall and painting contractors, successfully completing the entire project within the three-month window and within budget.