Engineering Archives - Sustainable Engineering Solutions

On the Ground, By Design: How SES’s Expansion Brings Better Collaboration and Faster Solutions to Boston and Beyond

On the Ground, By Design: How SES’s Expansion Brings Better Collaboration and Faster Solutions to Boston and Beyond

Katelyn Birge2025-03-27T13:52:34+00:00

When Sustainable Engineering Solutions (SES) decided to expand its presence into Massachusetts and Rhode Island, it wasn’t just about adding pins to a map. It was about being closer to our projects, improving collaboration, and delivering the fast, responsive service that defines our approach. But more than that, it was about embracing new opportunities [...]

On the Ground, By Design: How SES’s Expansion Brings Better Collaboration and Faster Solutions to Boston and BeyondKatelyn Birge2025-03-27T13:52:34+00:00

Peak Energy Demand Reduction through BMS Control

Peak Energy Demand Reduction through BMS Control

Katelyn Birge2025-02-26T20:50:08+00:00

Non-residential facilities typically have multiple cost components on their electric energy bills. The two largest components are the consumption charge (kilowatt hours consumed over the billing period) and the demand charge. The demand charge is based on the amount of instantaneous power the building draws at any given time, typically within any 15-minute period [...]

Peak Energy Demand Reduction through BMS ControlKatelyn Birge2025-02-26T20:50:08+00:00

Sustainable Engineering Solutions – A New Look

Sustainable Engineering Solutions – A New Look

Katelyn Birge2023-11-29T09:40:32+00:00

Since 2008, Sustainable Engineering Solutions has been delivering building systems and equipment that are efficient, effective, and finely-tuned. We’ve grown and learned a lot over the last 15 years, and while our commitment to our work and our clients is timeless, we felt it was time for a new look that reflects the ways [...]

Sustainable Engineering Solutions – A New LookKatelyn Birge2023-11-29T09:40:32+00:00

The Commissioning Agent’s Fast-Track to Closeout

The Commissioning Agent’s Fast-Track to Closeout

Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:11:00+00:00

For any project with commissioning, the functional testing portion of the commissioning process is arguably one of the most important and rigorous activities. Unfortunately, if the commissioning process is not properly organized and executed, the functional testing portion of the project may leave the commissioning team with an overwhelming laundry list of issues. However, [...]

The Commissioning Agent’s Fast-Track to CloseoutKatelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:11:00+00:00

Signs Your Facility May Need Retro-Commissioning

Signs Your Facility May Need Retro-Commissioning

Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:12:12+00:00

In our previous article, “What is Retro-Commissioning?”, we covered some of the signs that may indicate that your facility could benefit from Retro-Commissioning (RCx). In this article, we’ll dive deeper into some of those signs, discussing what they mean and what problems they may be symptomatic of. Increased energy consumption It is not the [...]

Signs Your Facility May Need Retro-CommissioningKatelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:12:12+00:00

5 Simple Ways to Improve Building Performance

5 Simple Ways to Improve Building Performance

Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:12:30+00:00

As a facility manager, you're likely always looking for ways to improve your building's performance and reduce energy consumption. One of the ways you can accomplish this is to implement a retro-commissioning program within your facility. Retro-commissioning, or RCx, involves identifying and fixing problems in an existing building's systems to optimize performance and reduce [...]

5 Simple Ways to Improve Building PerformanceKatelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:12:30+00:00

Connecticut’s Mission to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Connecticut’s Mission to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:13:03+00:00

When the COVID-19 outbreak hit the northeast, Connecticut was quick to take initiative and implement measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. One of these measures was to conduct studies on the indoor air quality and ventilation rates of the state’s educational facilities. While the numerous companies assisting with these studies and corrections [...]

Connecticut’s Mission to Improve Indoor Air Quality in SchoolsKatelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:13:03+00:00

When to Hire a Commissioning Agent: How Early is Too Late?

When to Hire a Commissioning Agent: How Early is Too Late?

Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:13:21+00:00

While you could wait until construction starts before bringing a Commissioning Agent (CxA) onboard, you’d be missing out on significant benefits by waiting until that point, and could even be doing your project a disservice. Involving a CxA early in the process will help you make sure your goals and needs for the project [...]

When to Hire a Commissioning Agent: How Early is Too Late?Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:13:21+00:00

What is Retro-Commissioning?

What is Retro-Commissioning?

Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:13:33+00:00

Retro-Commissioning (RCx), sometimes referred to as Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx), is an important process for optimizing the performance of existing buildings. It involves the comprehensive evaluation of a building’s systems, their components, and how they interact with each other. The goal of RCx is to identify areas of improvement in the building’s operation maintenance, [...]

What is Retro-Commissioning?Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:13:33+00:00

Connecticut State Building Code Commissioning

Connecticut State Building Code Commissioning

Katelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:14:03+00:00

What are the Connecticut State Building Code Commissioning Requirements? Building and energy codes are constantly changing, evolving and often reference additional codes and standards. In the State of Connecticut, commissioning is not only standard good practice for construction but also a code-driven requirement in the Connecticut State Building Code. Like all codes, they often [...]

Connecticut State Building Code CommissioningKatelyn Birge2024-07-04T08:14:03+00:00