Paragon designed all of the process piping systems; Argon, Compressed Air, Helium, Hydraulic, Nitrogen, Vacuum and a multitude of water, gas and drain piping circuits to support furnace operation. Due to demand a new furnace was constructed to met 8500 metric tons of titanium metal per year. In addition, we designed the building HVAC, Plumbing, Dust Collection & Ventilation systems to serve the furnace bay, control room, lunch room and locker room.
MEP design for 75,000 sq. ft. addition to the existing pretzel production building including 12,500 sq. ft. office area, expanded production area, new packaging area, and new warehouse area. HVAC included multiple zone bypass variable volume roof top units, rooftop gas makeup air heating units, and general ventilation fans. Electrical systems to include the evaluation of the existing electrical loading of the building, primary switch addition to existing exterior switchgear, primary service entrance to the plant, primary and secondary main switchgear, power distribution to include 480/277V distribution panels with associated step-down transformers and 208/120V distribution panels, relocated scales, new SBT Tank, interior lighting, exterior lighting for new parking areas, new dock area, and basketball court; and accommodations for telephone, data, fire, and security systems by owner.
MEP design for 15,000 sq. ft. renovations including new production areas, equipment rooms, utility upgrades, gas fired active desiccant dehumidification HVAC systems with chilled water cooling and integration to BMS controls and process piping to equipment extended from existing systems. Interior lighting design included high bay and enclosed and gasket type LED light fixtures for the process areas with battery powered emergency and exit lighting as required for life safety. Electrical power distribution design included 480 volt - 3 phase power feeders from an existing Substation to feed for new 600Amp - 480volt - 3Phase power panels with step-down transformers to feed 120/280volt - 3phase panels. An exterior chemical storage facility was provided with a NEMA-3R exterior grade distribution panel with an emergency shut-down to feed explosion-proof lighting and equipment with code required conduit and equipment connections. Existing fire alarm system was revised as required by the renovations with new initiating and signaling devices provided as required by code.
These are all new industrial laundry facilities for Cintas the uniform people. Each building is approximately 56,400 sq. ft. The electrical component of this project consists of a 2500 amp, 480/277 volt, 3 phase service to an integrated switchboard containing panels, transformers and owner metering. Electrical design includes all lighting, site lighting with point-by-point calculations, power distribution, fire alarm, security and power to process equipment. The mechanical and plumbing design includes HVAC for offices, and sorting areas, general ventilation, heating, and process mechanical for the laundry areas.
Paragon provided MEP engineering services for a new, 156,700 sq. ft. manufacturing plant. The project also included 25,000 aq. ft. of office space. The HVAC design included duel-temperature piping with a central coiler and chiller for dehumidification and heating of the plant. The plumbing design included compressed air, trench drains and large submersion tanks for testing coils.
The project consisted of mechanical and electrical engineering services for a 5,000 sq. ft. multi-use student center with a 1,000 sq. ft. loft, warming kitchen, green room, and restrooms. HVAC systems included a combination of grade-mounted packaged rooftop units and split systems with DX cooling and gas heat. Plumbing design included domestic water and sanitary & vent distribution to plumbing fixtures and equipment in restroom and kitchen areas. Electrical design included new LED lighting, voice, data/telecom, sound systems, power for all new equipment, and new 400 amp sub panel connected to the existing main campus 3,000 amp 120/208 volt, 3 phase electrical service.
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design services for a 2,330 sq. ft. addition of a new technology center and new vestibule at the main entrance, new HVAC systems throughout the building plus other renovations to selected areas of the existing 55,000 sq. ft.
The project consisted of replacement of the existing two-pipe HVAC system including associated piping, heat exchanger and pumps serving Buchanan Hall and Marshall Hall. The HVAC renovations included new equipment in approximately 160 dorm rooms. The project also included linking to the campus building automation system for controls. The electrical scope included power for the HVAC replacement.
Complete renovation of a two-story 36,000 sq. ft. building plus an addition of 8,000 sq. ft. for additional classrooms and offices. The MEP design consisted of a variable refrigerant system (VRV) heat pump system with energy recovery ventilators and rooftop units for the gymnasium, a new 1200 amp, 277/480 colt, 3 phase electrical service, new high efficiency lighting and automatic lighting control, power circuits for receptacles and equipment, plus plumbing upgrades including new low flow fixtures, a full service kitchen, and new sanitary piping.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services for security upgrades at 7 schools within the district. Additionally, Paragon provided performance specs for design and installation of a wet pipe sprinkler system.
1,500-2,300 sq. ft. restaurant fit-outs in shopping centers with connections to existing utilities including HVAC, plumbing and electrical design for all kitchen and dining spaces with connections to restaurant equipment.
New 61,900 sq. ft. truck service and sales facility including single zone HVAC systems in the office areas, gas fired radiant heaters, general ventilation fans, and vehicle exhaust in the service areas. New power service from and power for shop equipment in addition to Interior/exterior lighting design.
MEP, power, lighting, and fire alarm design for a two story building, 13,600 sq. ft. per floor that utilizes rooftop units for the second floor, and variable refrigerant air handlers with an energy recovery unit for the first floor.
14,000 square foot new facility with show room, sales offices and preparation bays. Design included HVAC, Plumbing, Power and lighting.
Provided MEP Design including HVAC, Plumbing, Power and Lighting for multiple store renovations throughout Central Pennsylvania
This project involved conversion of 112,000 sq. ft. of existing wood structure to maximize available ceiling height and provide a clean appearance where the structure was exposed. The project was designed to be constructed in phases. Split system heat pumps were used to provide heating and cooling in the condos. Electric storage water heaters were used for domestic hot water. A new 3000 amp, 12/480 volt, 3 phase service was installed to feed both house loads an apartment loads. Each apartment was metered separately with a power company meter in 2 large meter centers strategically located in the building. One meter center fed 24 apartments and of fed 42 apartments. Power was also supplied for a fire pump and multiple elevators. Emergency lighting was supplied by a battery-operated system. A fire alarm system covering both common areas and apartments was supplied. Each apartment has receptacles located per code.
Five story, 48,000 sq. ft. hotel and 20,000 sq. ft. two story parking garage. Fluorescent general illumination, night lighting, battery emergency and controls; design of voice/data system including outlets and wiring back to central location and a visual ADA fire alarm system
1,000 sq. ft. renovations, added two offices to existing team store and modified storage room in existing office space
Mechanical and electrical engineering services for additions and renovations to the YMCA in Hanover including new pool, exercise rooms, offices and bathrooms. Converted existing exercise rooms into day care areas and designed a new exercise room with new HVAC systems, lighting, and day lighting controls. In addition, Evaluation and design of an upgraded power service was performed
Mechanical and Electrical engineering services for 8,600 sq. ft. renovations and additions to an existing animal hospital including reconnection of existing systems. Project included surgery area with HEPA filtration, treatment area, recovery rooms, exam rooms, etc. Designed to meet the AIA guidelines for hospital and healthcare facilities and American Animal Hospital Association guidelines. Design included battery emergency lighting, fire alarm, phone / data outlet systems and power for receptacles and owner supplied equipment.
MEP design and BIM modeling services for a new 67,000 sq. ft., two-story multi-tenant medical center including an outpatient surgical center with four DOH regulated class C operating rooms, recovery and related support areas plus an imaging center with MRI, exam rooms, therapy rooms, commercial kitchen and office areas. HVAS design included low temp desiccant split system dehumidification systems with electric reheat VAV terminal units, electric steam humidifiers, and HEPA diffusers for operating suite, gas-electric VAV rooftop units with electric heat VAV for other areas. Plumbing design included low flow fixtures, high efficiency condensing gas water heaters, dual temperature domestic hot water distribution and recirculation, water treatment, medical air, oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, and vacuum systems to the operating and recovery rooms with related pumps, tanks, compressors, valves, and alarm panels. Building automation included HVAC control and monitoring plus integration with lighting controls, emergency generator, utility sub-meters, MRI emergency cooling and monitoring, medicine refrigerator monitoring. Lighting design included LED fixtures and automatic lighting control to meet DOH requirements and selected loads to maintain operation of the urgent care center, doctor office and MRI. The main electrical service included embedded metering for generator load test, HVAC interface, and tenant billing.
3,000 s.f. dental office fit-out including 5 exam rooms, lab, sterile room and procedure room. HVAC, plumbing, lighting, power, service, distribution and fire alarm including fluorescent general lighting, battery emergency lighting, new power service and distribution for receptacles, x-ray, etc.
Renovations to the two-story, 3,000 sf building including gas furnace with zone dampers controlled by a programmable control system and electric unit heaters. Lighting design for LED fixtures with emergency and exit lighting and electrical power distribution upgraded
Renovation of 4,000 square feet of the west wing in the Transitions Healthcare facility. Converted four single occupancy rooms to six long term care suites with individual showers to meet nursing care requirements. LED lighting replacement and new nurse’s call system was included.
Complete renovation of a five-story 134,000 sq. ft. facility which included the replacement of fire alarm systems, generator systems, heating water and internal plumbing. The fire alarm system replacement for this complex included the main building, connection corridor and tunnels, hospital building, laundry building, dietary building, and plant operations building. Indoor emergency generator and automatic transfer switches were installed in the new generator building to handle full electrical loads. The domestic water, sanitary and hot water systems were replaced while the buildings were in service. This project required multi-phased construction to ensure patients were not affected during construction.
New construction MEP design of the complex consisting of multiple buildings and means of residency such as Cottages, Apartments and Townhomes with support buildings containing a Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Center, Clinical and Therapeutic Services, Dining, and Exercise space.
Electrical and plumbing services utilized for a 52,500 sq. ft. shell building addition with provisions for future tenant improvements to accommodate a 2-story cultivation facility. Coordinated plumbing fixture types, mounting and locations with architectural plans. Provided performance specifications for design and installation of a wet pipe sprinkler system extended from the adjacent Phase 1 existing system. Designed new power company secondary type service from location of existing utility company distribution equipment located at this site and as per owner requests and utility requirements. Interior lighting design to include minimal LED pass-through lighting only. Exterior lighting design was performed.
Mechanical and electrical design for the renovation of an approximately 50,000 sq. ft. growing and processing facility. The HVAC systems consist of 8 chillers totaling 608 tons of cooling, two cooling towers, chilled and condenser water pumps, and associated distribution piping. Heat is provided by two gas-fired boilers totaling 400 MBH and associated pumps and heating water distribution piping. Fourteen air handling units provide conditioned air to the facility to meet the owner's specific temperature and humidity requirements. The preliminary electrical design consists of 4000Amp - 277/408Volt - 3Phase - 4Wire electrical service from the power company with a 4000Amp switchboard. This switchboard is utilized to feed 277/408Volt - 3Phase distribution panels with step down transformers to feed 120/208Volt - 3Phase distribution panels to be located through-out the building.
Mechanical and electrical design for the renovation of an existing building into a 73,000 sq. ft. 2-story growing and processing facility with 28,000 sq. ft. of grow and cultivation space. The HVAC systems consist of multiple electric driven chillers, cooling towers, chilled and condenser water pumps, and associated distribution piping. Heat is provided by gas-fired boilers and associated pimps an heating water distribution piping. Air handling units provide conditioned air to the facility to meet the owner's specific temperature and humidity requirements. Emergency CO2 purge and explosion proof ventilation systems for ethanol extraction are included in the design. The preliminary electrical design consists of a primary power company service design with a 2500KVA 12.47KV - 3Phase to 277/408Volt - 3Phase interior dry type substation transformer to feed a 4000Amp - 277/480Volt - 3Phase - 4Wire Switchboard. This switchboard is utilized to feed 277/480Volt - 3Phase distribution panels with step down transformers to feed 120 / 208Volt - 3Phase distribution panels to be located through-out the building. An emergency generator system was provided.
Plumbing and electrical engineering services for the renovation of an existing cannabis cultivation facility for fit-out of new growing rooms to expand the existing production.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services for a 9,900 sq. ft. addition for a new 600 seat church to the existing 8,530 sq. ft. perish hall. The new structure serves as a common entrance to the complex, a narthex, nave, sanctuary, choir loft, sacristy, confessional, and mechanical spaces.
Mechanical and electrical services provided for a 705 sq. ft. choir loft expansion and a 2,615 sq. ft. narthex addition
MEP design for a 9,500 sq. ft. addition including HVAC single zone rooftop packaged and split systems, plumbing for new fixtures, fire protection systems, site lighting, evaluation of the existing electrical service, design of all power and lighting systems, fire alarm design, access control, intrusion detection, and voice/data systems
MEP design for the renovation of 54,000 sq. ft. facility, new narthex, chapel, office area, café, multipurpose hall, and a large commercial kitchen. Revision of classrooms into a meeting room, reconfiguring rooms for a nursery, and renovations to the entrance of the church
Project consisted of mechanical REVIT support services including drafting and coordination from markups prepared by the architect.
Electrical and HVAC design for a pole building to house a simplex, high pressure, water pumping station that pumps 347gpm of water from a nearby stream to an elevated reservoir. 1000 A-277/480V-3Ph-4W Electric Service Main Distribution Panelboard, Sub-Distribution Transformer and Panelboard, control component integration, variable frequency drive selection, description of operation for the pumping process control, data logger selection, interior and exterior lighting and power distribution. Interconnection wiring between field mounted sensors and control panel, data is collected and stored and can be downloaded locally or transmitted via cellular connection per the Owner’s request. New mechanical heating and HVAC systems
Retrofitting plant to an Oxidation Ditch treatment plant with a capacity of 2.5 MGD. Additions included: Primary Distribution Box, Automatic Bar Screen, Grit Chamber, Clarifier/Thickener, Influent Pump Station, RAS Pump Station, Oxidation Ditch and Control Building. Existing process component retrofit consisted of the conversion of the Mixed Liquor Screw Lift Pumps, Grit Chamber, Final Clarifier #3 and WAS Valve Box. 800 A-277/480V-3Ph-4W Electric Service, Main Distribution Panelboard, Diesel Stand-By Generator, Automatic Transfer Switch and Sub-Distribution Transformers and Panelboards. Lighting and power distribution design. New systems required for Influent Pump Station, RAS Pump Station and Control Building. Heating and ventilation in Pump Stations, and HVAC, sanitary and city water systems were provided. Areas in the Control Building consisted of Lab, Office, Toilets, Locker Room, Break Room, Utility Room and Conference Room
Full MEP design for new self storage facilities as well as renovations of existing self storage facilities throughout York and Lancaster counties.
1.1 million sq. ft. of design-build warehouse facility including full mechanical, electrical, plumbing design.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Plant City, Florida; Taunton, Massachusetts. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for 420,000 sq. ft. new distribution center, 20,000 sq. ft. new vehicle maintenance building, 41,000 sq. ft. office spaces, 234,000 sq. ft. of refrigerated spaces, 160,000 sq. ft. of storage, maintenance, and utility areas. BIM modeling and LEED services for primary power service, parallel generators, power for refrigeration systems, conveyor systems, HVAC, lighting, and site lighting.
MEP design for a 320,000 sq. ft. new design build distribution center and automated condition and refrigerated food storage areas. HVAS includes HW/CW VAV systems for office areas and CW / gas air rotation units for automated storage area. Plumbing includes normal use and emergency fixtures plus compressed air systems for automated picking and transport equipment. Electrical systems include 6 megawatts of primary electrical service, full parallel generator back-up, LED lighting with automatic controls. Automation includes power coordination and connections to robotic fulfillment and conveying equipment.
Full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for new construction of the 1.1 million sq. ft. design-build warehouse facility.
