Kaizen Energy Consulting, Inc.

Comprehensive ASHRAE energy audits, benchmarking, and energy use diagnostics designed to evaluate, measure, and optimize facility operating efficiency.

• ASHRAE Energy Audits

  ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits focusing on low-cost improvements, detailed data collection, energy conservation measures, and long-term planning.

• Benchmarking

  Measuring building utility consumption and comparing performance levels against industry standards and similar facility types.

• Energy Inefficiency Diagnostics

  Customized diagnostic evaluations and assessments to identify root causes of building energy loss and operational waste.

Advanced whole-building and component-level simulations that forecast utility usage and evaluate the financial benefits of energy efficiency measures before installation.

• Whole-Building Simulation

  Complete building thermodynamic modeling to forecast real-world performance under diverse operating parameters.

• Building Modeling

  Digital model construction representing structural envelope and geometry for energy analysis.

• System Modeling

  Component and sub-system modeling to evaluate high-efficiency equipment upgrades.

Full-service mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design drawings tailored to optimize efficiency, safety, and comfort.

• Mechanical Design

  HVAC systems engineered for optimized energy performance, superior indoor air quality, comfort, and direct maintenance accessibility.

• Electrical Design

  Engineering of safe and reliable electrical distribution networks, backup power, and energy-compliant lighting systems.

• Plumbing Design

  Plumbing systems layout with emphasis on conservation, high-efficiency water heating, drainage, and utility system longevity.

• Fire Protection Design

  Design of code-compliant alarm systems, overhead sprinkler piping, and clean agent suppression systems.

Thorough system verification, envelope air barrier testing, and Florida Building Code (FBC) compliance documentation to ensure optimal system performance.

• Building Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning

  Rigorous quality testing and verification of operational systems to confirm compliance with design intentions.

• Functional Performance Testing

  Witnessed testing of mechanical and service water-heating controls to ensure operations run at peak parameters.

• FBC Energy-Compliance Construction Documents

  Meticulous generation of C103.2-compliant energy paths, R-value details, fenestration parameters, and lighting schedules.

• Air Leakage Testing for Thermal Envelopes

  Building envelope pressure testing according to ASTM standards to confirm compliance with regulatory air infiltration limits.

Integration of state-of-the-art building automation, clean energy solutions, and standby power systems alongside detailed retrofit planning.

• Building Automation Systems

  Implementing and programming centralized platforms to automate climate controls, monitoring systems, and energy utilization profiles.

• Building Systems Integrations

  Unifying mechanical, electrical, and security system controls to streamline building monitoring.

• Retrofit and Installation Management

  Comprehensive implementation oversight of lighting, HVAC, and building shell upgrades with minimal tenant disruption.

• Solar Project Development and Integration

  Development and technical integration of solar photovoltaic arrays for decentralized green power production.

• Standby Generator Integration

  Engineering and connecting emergency power generation units for uninterrupted backup operations.

Construction-phase oversight, budget control, and value engineering analysis to minimize project costs while maintaining design integrity.

• Project Planning and Scheduling

  Developing phase and milestone plans to track schedule milestones and minimize delivery delays.

• Cost Management

  Enforcing strict budgetary tracking mechanisms to optimize cost-transparency during the build.

• Quality Assurance

  Conducting regular construction site inspections to confirm field works match technical project specifications.

• Vendor Coordination

  Managing contractors, equipment vendors, and material suppliers to streamline field workflows.

• Value Engineering

  Analyzing drawings and specifications to discover and implement cost-saving materials and configurations.

Non-destructive thermal imaging services to identify structural heat loss, electrical hotspots, moisture intrusion, and mechanical equipment abnormalities.

• Heat-Loss Identification

  Utilizing infrared cameras to isolate wall and roof envelope air leaks, building draft zones, or defective insulation.

• Electrical System Analysis

  Identifying excessive heat and resistance within panels, breakers, and wiring grids to prevent electrical failure.

• Moisture Intrusion Detection

  Detecting hidden dampness or fluid collection inside partitions, crawl spaces, and roofing assemblies.

• Mechanical Equipment Diagnostics

  Diagnosing heat signatures of pumps, motors, and HVAC elements to detect wearing components and potential faults.