When you are asked to comment on a particular building, more than likely you will describe how aesthetically-pleasing the exterior is, or perhaps how modern the interior finishes are. However, have you ever wondered when we’re inside a building:
- What keeps us warm during the winter and comfortable during the summer?
- What provides us with enough ventilation air for breathing?
- What brings hot and cold domestic water to where we need it, sometimes at two, twenty or even a hundred storeys above ground level?
- What systems get rid of waste water generated?
- What happens to the rain water accumulated at or near the building?
- What systems are in place to enhance our life safety in the event of a fire?
These are some of the questions that building system mechanical engineers have to address in each and every project. We also delve into the finer details of:
- How can we maximize the energy efficiency of each mechanical system, while delivering the required performance and keeping capital, operating as well as maintenance costs low?
- How can we incorporate “intelligence” into the building so it can be proactive in anticipating the occupants’ needs?
- How do we implement all such systems without the building occupants being aware of its existence?
At J.M. Bean & Co., our team of experienced professional engineers, technologists and support staff is committed to help you design and oversee construction of the following mechanical systems:
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning)
- Plumbing
- Drainage
- Fire Protection
- Sprinklers
Our Clients include Architects, Building Owners (Commercial/Industrial/Residential), Developers, Facility Managers (Institutions), Fellow Building Consultants, Strata Councils and Property Management Companies. We have over 50 years of experience providing project feasibility analyses, conceptual designs, construction document preparation, tender/bid period services, building permit application, construction administration including site reviews, post-construction services, assessment reports, and more.
Our LEED Accredited Professionals, who are all Professional Engineers, understand the intricacies in designing and overseeing the construction of energy-efficient mechanical systems that synergize with other building components, in an effort to minimize the impact to our precious environment.
J.M. Bean & Co. has successfully completed new-construction and major-renovation projects for the following types of buildings:
- Churches
- Commercial Buildings (Offices/Restaurants/Retail Stores)
- Community and Recreational Centres, including Ice Rinks and Pools
- Government & Institutional Facilities (Airports/Graving Docks/Police Detachments/Prisons/Rail Facilities)
- Hospitals and Health Care Facilities, including Senior Care
- Industrial Facilities (Factories/Warehouses/Water Treatment Plants)
- Laboratories and Scientific Research Centres
- Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs)
- Public & Private Schools (Elementary/Middle/Secondary/Post-Secondary)
- Telecommunications Buildings (Cellular Facilities/Data Centres/Equipment Rooms)
Visit our Portfolio page for a list of recent projects completed by J.M. Bean & Co.
What sets J.M. Bean & Co. apart is our vast experience, as well as our relentless commitment to innovation and quality. We offer a coherent project delivery process in which one designated team is responsible for your project from Concept, to Design, to Construction, to Occupancy and right down to the Year-End Warranty Review. As a result, our project team has familiarity with the design and coordination details from the get-go, which allows the construction period services to be streamlined.
We also understand the priorities and expectations from you, the Client’s perspective. J.M. Bean & Co. does not engage in the specification of unproven technologies to experiment with your building project. Your desire to receive a durable, energy-efficient, easy-to-maintain and robust building mechanical system resonates with us. Rest assured our design team is dedicated to tailor solutions to meet your specific needs.
