Site Survey

When necessary, we’ll perform a site survey to gain a thorough understanding of your operation and systems. Here are some of the areas we’ll study and the processes we’ll use.

 

General Survey

  • Interview location employees
  • Document areas of concern
  • Obtain location floor plans and schedules
  • Study location construction and envelope
  • Document location occupancy levels

Lighting Survey

  • Perform individual location walk-through
  • Document existing lighting system configurations
  • Document existing light levels, fixture quantities, and conditions
  • Establish occupancy hours by room and location
  • Test sample retrofits

HVAC Systems Survey

  • Review existing mechanical specifications
  • Obtain submittals and equipment schedules
  • Conduct walk-through of all location equipment rooms
  • Document condition of all equipment
  • Review capability of equipment to serve location needs and the feasibility for performing retrofits

Controls Survey

  • Review existing control drawings
  • Conduct location and equipment specific survey
  • Check operation and accuracy of all existing controls
  • Document condition and the capability of meeting present needs
  • Review the feasibility for meeting future retrofit criteria

Automation Systems Survey

  • Review existing automation point list
  • Review system architecture and layout
  • Check accuracy and location of sensors
  • Document system features (trending & demand limiting)
  • List new system features required and additional locations that need to be added to the system