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B2Q Associates

Better Buildings. Impactful Results.

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About the firm

B2Q Associates is an independent consulting engineering practice specializing in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering, building decarbonization, energy efficiency, and commissioning. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, it operates as an owner's advocate to design, analyze, and implement facility projects that reduce operating costs and environmental impact while enhancing reliability and comfort. The practice serves commercial, higher education, industrial, healthcare, and utility clients.

Established
2002
Team
Small
Firm type
MEP · Power & Utility Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Owner's Engineer

Credentials

LEED AP · Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)

People

Nancy BanksCEO and President

Richard AndelmanVice President

Joseph BlissVice President

Joseph BoisvertVice President

Joshua DoolittleVice President

Christopher SchmidtVice President and Principal

Paul BanksPrincipal

Capabilities

Building Decarbonization

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Transitioning facilities from fossil fuel systems to electrified and low-carbon alternatives to achieve carbon neutrality and net-zero goals.

  • Carbon neutrality and net-zero design
  • Electrification feasibility and design
  • Certifiable building decarbonization studies

Energy Efficiency and Analysis

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Identifying and implementing cost-saving measures through detailed operational reviews and utility program coordination.

  • ASHRAE Level I and II Energy Audits
  • Energy efficiency studies
  • Energy modeling
  • Turnkey implementation of energy efficiency projects

Electrical Engineering

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Designing robust electrical systems for new and existing buildings, including power distribution, lighting, and integration with mechanical and plumbing systems.

  • Electrical system design
  • Power distribution and lighting
  • Electrical MEP coordination

MEP Engineering and Design

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Providing comprehensive engineering services for new construction and renovation projects, spanning study, design, specification, bidding, and project management.

  • 30% schematic plans
  • 100% performance specifications
  • MEP renovations, repairs, and upgrades
  • Central plant design

Resiliency and Distributed Generation

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Developing on-site power generation and resilient energy systems to reduce grid dependence and improve facility reliability.

  • Distributed generation design
  • Resiliency studies

Building Commissioning

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Verifying and optimizing system performance for new and existing facilities, with specialized expertise in retro-commissioning and trend log analysis.

  • New building MEP commissioning
  • Retro-commissioning (existing buildings)
  • Building Automation System (BAS) analysis
  • Trend log review and anomaly identification

Building Systems

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Analyzing and designing HVAC, plumbing, and utility infrastructure systems to support modern facility operations.

  • HVAC system design and optimization
  • Plumbing and fire protection design
  • Utility infrastructure design

Implementation Services

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Delivering turnkey project execution and technical assistance from initial concept through construction administration and project closeout.

  • Construction administration
  • Turnkey energy efficiency project delivery
  • Technical assistance

Industries

Education · Laboratories · Life Sciences · Healthcare · Commercial · Industrial · Utilities · Government

Projects

UMass Life Sciences Lab

Massachusetts · Laboratories · Client: University of Massachusetts

Project details

Life sciences laboratory MEP engineering.