Petty & Associates, Inc.

Design of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems incorporating energy-efficient equipment and advanced control systems.

• HVAC Sizing and Equipment Selection

  Sizing and selection of heating and cooling components to match environmental and regulatory requirements.

• Controls and Automation

  Integration of sequence of operations and temperature control systems to manage indoor air quality and comfort.

• Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

  Review and oversight of air and water system testing to verify alignment with engineered designs.

• System Commissioning

  Verification services ensuring that newly installed mechanical systems operate according to owner requirements.

Engineering of reliable water supply and waste systems designed to promote public health, safety, and resource conservation.

• Fixture and System Selection

  Specification of plumbing fixtures and specialized systems compatible with municipal regulations.

• Hot and Cold Water Distribution

  Design of water supply piping networks with coordinated integration between HVAC and fire lines.

• Water Conservation Engineering

  Designing high-efficiency plumbing systems to promote natural resource conservation and reduce operating utility bills.

Development of critical protection systems to safeguard building occupants, assets, and structural integrity during emergency events.

• Fire Suppression and Detection Design

  Sizing, material selection, and layout for fire detection, alarm integration, and suppression networks.

• Vibration and Seismic Control

  Seismic restraint and vibration dampening designs to secure overhead mechanical equipment and utilities.

• Smoke Management Systems

  Air pressurization and smoke exhaust designs to clear egress pathways during building fires.

• Building and Fire Code Analysis

  Code compliance assessments ensuring systems satisfy regional life safety and municipal fire protection criteria.

Integration of environmentally responsible technologies that optimize energy performance and minimize ecological impact.

• Geothermal Energy Design

  Harnessing geothermal heat transfer loops to provide low-impact climate control for buildings.

• Solar Technology Integration

  Utilizing solar energy assets to offset traditional mechanical power requirements.

• Ice Storage Systems

  Thermal energy storage applications using ice generation to reduce peak-load electricity demand.

Comprehensive evaluation of existing building infrastructure to determine feasibility, financial lifecycle costs, and operational improvements.

• Mechanical System Feasibility Studies

  Evaluations of existing equipment to recommend potential retrofits or full-scale modernizations.

• Life Cycle Cost Analysis

  Financial modeling of mechanical systems to evaluate short-term capital expenditures against long-term operation costs.

• Energy Management and Audits

  System diagnostics and demand analysis to target inefficiencies and lower utility waste.

• Facility Master Planning

  Long-range infrastructure scheduling to assist campus, municipal, and institutional facilities with utility zoning.

Investigation and expert analysis of mechanical failures, system deficiencies, property damage, and personal injury incidents.

• Failure Investigation and Site Inspection

  Detailed physical inspections of malfunctioning equipment to identify root causes of building systems failure.

• Forensic Reporting and Analysis

  Providing formal, documentation-backed reports outlining system performance discrepancies and remediation steps.

• Expert Witness Testimony

  Technical testimony and engineering litigation support for plaintiff and defense counsel.

Management and technical oversight during the construction and commissioning phases to verify that installations match design criteria.

• Equipment Fine Tuning and Optimization

  Post-installation adjustments to secure peak efficiency from active mechanical networks.

• Operations and Maintenance Support

  Technical instruction and operational hand-offs to assist facilities management teams in preserving equipment health.

• Construction Project Management

  Oversight of mechanical contractors to resolve installation anomalies and maintain baseline budgets.