NBA Engineering Inc. consists
of licensed engineers, licensed C-20 Contractors, LEED
accredited Professionals, Construction Managers and other
professionals working together to provide clients optimal
engineering solutions on time and within budget.
NBA Engineering, Inc.
has been providing award winning mechanical
& electrical engineering design
and construction management services
since 1994. NBA has offices in San Francisco,
Oakland, and a new office in Los Angeles
on Wilshire Boulevard. NBA provides
a wide range of MEP expertise including
HVAC, LEED and sustainability, plumbing
& fire protection design; lighting,
electrical and emergency power, cogeneration,
and alternative energy design. NBA also
provides a wide range of construction
management services from pre construction
phase to final commissioning.
Skill
Sets.
NBA has licensed mechanical
& electrical engineers, LEED Accredited
Professionals, C-20 Contracting license,
Value Engineering specialist, and experienced
project and construction managers. Since
we are designers and construction managers,
we have a unique perspective that provides
us valuable insight to improve construction
performance, saving time and money without
sacrificing the function or aesthetics
of the project.NBA has extensive experience
in several project areas including:
public-works; housing; education; utilities;
green and sustainable design; transportation;
multi-use facilities; high rise; and
other types of projects such as historical,
parks, and commercial.
Approach.
Prior to developing cost
effective solutions, we work closely
with our clients to understand project-specific
issues, and continue that dialogue throughout
the study and design phases. NBA’s
performance is verified in the satisfaction
expressed by our clients regarding our
adherence to the schedule and contract
budget. All assignments are approached
comprehensively, utilizing sound technical
principles and cost saving solutions.
NBA has a proven in house Quality Assurance
Quality Control program to ensure the
highest quality deliverables are sent
on time and within budget. Communication
and coordination are critical to smooth
project delivery. NBA encourages and
participates in multidiscipline coordination
meetings with the owner and/or architect.
Early participation by consultants and
contractors results in improved project
delivery. We pay special attention to
the contractor’s input of constructability
as well as value engineering. In addition,
before each formal submittal our designated
QA/QC personnel will apply our in house
QA/QC program to the project.
Comprehensive
In-house Quality Assurance Quality Control
Each project is divided
into definable tasks.Project team has
thorough understanding of the schedule,
budget, and overall goal of project.Each
task is monitored bi-weekly at different
stages of the projectA senior engineer,
independent of the project, reviews
deliverables for quality control.Expertise
on cost control and value engineering
is a valuable analytical tool in project
development.Our services are fully computerized
using the latest engineering applications
and software.Clients can expect deliverables
in both hard copy and electronic copy.
Heating, ventilating,
air conditioning, and refrigeration
system design
Central plant design (chilled water, hot
water, steam)
Computer room and clean room design
Energy management and control systems
Feasibility studies, building surveys,
audits
Fire, humidity and smoke control
Fuel system design
Domestic hot and cold water and gas
supply
Plumbing, fire protection design
Underground fuel storage tank design
Title 24 energy compliance
Electrical
Engineering
Area and roadway lighting
design
Building surveys and energy studies
Building surveys and report preparation
Interior & exterior lighting design
Electrical power (Low and medium voltage)
system design
Emergency power & lighting system
design
Security system design
Fire alarm system design
Telecommunication system design
Title 24 lighting compliance
Construction
Management
Value engineering
Cost estimating
Scheduling
Bidability review
As built drawings
Constructability review
Contract administration
Resident engineering
Mechanical inspection
Electrical inspection
LEED
Green Design
Commissioning
Energy Audit
Energy Management System design
Grey water system design
LEED Rating or LEED equivalent design
Solar Power (domestic hot water, swimming
pool heating)
Specify low flow/efficient fixtures
Renewable energy (photo voltaic)
Assist in preparation of LEED templates/documents
Other
Services
NBA also provides tenant
improvement design, design build services,
expert witness testimony, and other
engineering consulting and design services.
Please call if you if you need expertise
not listed here.
United
States Green Building Council / LEED Certification
NBA Engineering Inc.
was one of the first MEP design firms
to have LEED Accredited Professionals
on staff and joined the United States
Green Building Council in its infancy.
NBA remains an early adapter of green
technology working with vendors, clients,
engineering peers to promote, advance,
and advocate for increasing energy efficiency,
water conservation, solar technology,
and other sustainable environmentally
sound solutions for buildings, schools,
and other projects.
NBA
part of original team for initial Green project
NBA took part in the demonstration
project that started the LEED trend
working on the Lakeview Terrace Branch
Library in Los Angeles, California.
The 10,700 sq. ft. Lakeview Library
was completed in 2003. Green features
included photovoltaic cells providing
15 percent of the electricity need.
High efficiency irrigation systems reduce
site water usage by 50 percent; high
efficiency interior fixtures reduce
water use by 30 percent.
NBA
advocates, educates, and promotes Green Design.
NBA has participated in
numerous LEED certified projects including
work with the Port of Oakland, several
public schools, the Alameda Juvenile
Justice Center as well as other projects
with LEED equivalent sustainable features.
We encourage every client, owner, and
project team to incorporate as many
green building - energy conservation
– environmentally sensible features
as possible. We are also currently working
on LEED rated condominiums, green public
power in San Francisco and other exciting
state of the art green design.
Historical
Landmark gets cutting edge technology, greening
the Old Mint.
The San Francisco Old Mint
will be the oldest historical building
in the United States with a LEED certification.
It is exciting to incorporate the latest
sustainable design features while at
the same time respecting the historical
integrity of the building and maintaining
its Landmark building status.
Walking
the Walk. NBA Environmental Conservation Policy
NBA has a written environmental
policy goal to create an environment-conscious
workplace. This includes waste reduction,
reuse and recycling, energy and resource
conservation, etc. All NBA offices recycle
paper, cans, and other goods; office
lighting is the latest energy efficient
type. Every small action helps.
Unlimited
Potential for Sustainable Buildings
The train has left the
station, there is no turning back. In
the beginning the higher upfront costs
of sustainable design prevented some
owners from going green. Today upfront
costs with incentives and planning are
no longer impeding green features. In
fact the market place is demanding green
offices, green housing, and green schools.
Having only one earth with limited natural
resources is enough incentive to go
green. That and the engine of economic
benefits for builders/owners/end users
will drive exciting new sustainable
and environmentally sound buildings
and systems for the future.
The best investment a
society can make is to provide clean,
safe, healthy schools to enhance the
learning environment for students and
teachers. Education is vital to our
future. Research studies show that green
and sustainable design have an overwhelming
impact on the health and productivity
of students. Day lighting and indoor
air quality are key components. There
are numerous studies from well respected
researchers demonstrating the incredible
benefits of green design.
Look
at this
Green schools use, on
average, 30-50% less energy. Green
schools use, on average, 30% less
water. Studies show an average of
38.5% reduction in asthma in schools
with improved indoor air quality.
Students in full-spectrum light were
healthier, attending school 3.2 to
3.8 days more per year. Students in
full-spectrum light had 9 times less
dental decay than students attending
schools with average light.
Study of over 21,000 students showed
a dramatic correlation between day
lit school environments and student
performance including20% faster progression
in math and 26% faster progression
in reading.
Green
Design is not just for schools...
According to studies
by the American Lung Association one
third of all buildings have serious
indoor air quality problems.
According to a study by the USGBC
poor indoor air quality in U.S. causes
annual loss of $15 billion in worker
productivity.
U.S. residential duct leakage costs
consumers $5 billion annually while
proper duct sealing can reduce home
heating and air-conditioning costs
a great deal.
Healthier
and More Productive Buildings for less $$$$
Numerous green design
incentives are also available through
local governments, utilities, private
companies and other agencies. Call
NBA for more information or help finding
out which program might work for you.
Your project probably qualifies for
money saving incentives, tax credits,
rebates etc. available from the State
of California, local government and
other agencies. NBA can help identify
incentives for your project.
From
California
The State of California
Solar or Wind Energy System Credit
and the Emerging Renewable Programs
are two of many tax incentives and
rebates the State has to offer.
Section 73 of the California Revenue
and Taxation Code allows a property
tax exemption for certain types of
solar energy systems installed on
or before December 31, 2009.
Other
Agency Incentives
Alameda P&T offers
$25,000 for energy efficient building
design and equipment in new commercial
construction.
A design team can receive up to $50,000
for energy efficient design, while
an owner can receive up to $150,000
per facility with the New Construction
Cash Incentives and Design Incentives
Program.
Falcon Waterfree Technologies is
piloting a new program open to school
districts that will save 40,000 gallons
of water per year for every flush
urinal replaced.
NBA
If you have any questions
regarding green design please call
us today. (415) 202 9840. If one of
our in house experts can not answer
your question we will find somebody
who can.
