BMC Consulting, LLC

Mechanical Engineering and Chilled Water (Water-Cooled and Air-Cooled).

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About the firm

BMC Consulting, LLC is a West Palm Beach, Florida MEP and fire protection engineering practice providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design alongside building commissioning, indoor air quality investigation, and sustainable design. Founded by Bruce M. Ciarlariello, P.E., BMC carries more than 60 years of combined field experience serving federal agencies, local governments, and private-sector clients across commercial, healthcare, senior living, and residential markets. BMC holds engineering licenses in eleven states.

Firm type
MEP · Fire Protection Engineering

Credentials

LEED AP Building Design and Construction (US Green Building Council)

People

Bruce M. CiarlarielloFounder

Capabilities

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC system design spanning chilled-water (water-cooled and air-cooled), direct expansion, variable air volume, VRF, energy recovery, UV-light treatment, thermal energy storage, and constant-volume configurations.

  • Chilled Water (Water-Cooled and Air-Cooled)
  • Direct Expansion
  • Variable Air Volume (VAV)
  • VRF
  • Energy Recovery
  • UV Light
  • Thermal Energy Storage
  • Constant Volume Systems

Electrical Engineering

Building power and technology systems design spanning low-voltage and medium-voltage distribution, CCTV, audio/visual, communications, lighting, emergency and standby generators, lightning protection, and photovoltaic systems.

  • Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage Design
  • CCTV and A/V Systems
  • Communications Systems
  • Lighting Design
  • Emergency and Standby Generator Design
  • Lightning Protection
  • Photovoltaic Systems

Plumbing Engineering

Piping systems design covering sanitary drainage, potable water, solar water heating, medical gas, and compressed air.

  • Sanitary Systems
  • Potable Water Systems
  • Solar Water Heating
  • Medical Gas Systems
  • Compressed Air Systems

Fire Protection Engineering

Suppression-system design for wet-pipe, dry-pipe, and deluge configurations, with hydraulic calculations performed for each system type.

  • Wet Pipe Systems
  • Dry Pipe Systems
  • Deluge Systems
  • Hydraulic Calculations

Commissioning and Sustainable Design

Independent third-party building commissioning and sustainable-design services delivered by LEED APs, CxAs, and EMPs on staff, including owners project requirements and design-intent documentation for LEED projects, plus energy modeling for Energy Star and LEED compliance.

  • Building Commissioning (Cx)
  • LEED Documentation and Facilitation
  • Owners Project Requirements (OPR)
  • Design Intent Documentation (DID)
  • Energy Modeling

Indoor Air Quality and Building Forensics

Forensic investigation and resolution of indoor air quality and humidity issues in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings using data loggers, moisture meters, and micro-manometers.

  • IAQ Forensic Investigations
  • Data Logger Monitoring
  • Moisture Meter Diagnostics
  • Micro-Manometer Testing

Peer Reviews and Construction Administration

Code-compliance peer reviews incorporating value engineering and cost-effectiveness analysis, combined with on-site construction administration to resolve interferences and accommodate last-minute design changes.

Industries

Federal · Government · Commercial · Healthcare · Senior Living · Multifamily Residential

Projects

Chase Building Cooling Tower Replacement

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Commercial

Project details

Engineer of Record for the replacement of existing side-discharge cooling towers with BAC vertical-discharge units serving a commercial office building. Scope included site visits and coordination with the building engineer to define project requirements and budget.

Rapallo North Condominium - IAQ Analysis

West Palm Beach, FL · Multifamily Residential

Project details

Engineer of Record for HVAC observations and analysis to assess the feasibility of improving indoor air quality in common areas and individual condominium units.

Rapallo South Condominium - Chiller Replacement and Duct Noise Mitigation

West Palm Beach, FL · Multifamily Residential

Project details

Engineer of Record for two separate efforts: replacement of an existing water-cooled chiller with a high-efficiency unit, and forensic investigation and engineered mitigation of noise in supply air ductwork. Both efforts improved comfort for residents and maintenance staff.

Florida Medical Center - Medical Office Suite Expansion

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Healthcare · Client: Florida Medical Center

Project details

Engineer of Record for a medical office suite expansion and renovation. Delivered full-service mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm engineering design, with all calculations meeting the Florida Building Code, ASHRAE, and NEC requirements.