H2Engineering was hired to provide comprehensive commissioning services for the renovation and exterior rehabilitation of the historic 36,000 SF Newell Hall at the University of Florida. The project also included significant upgrades to site and utility infrastructure. As part of the overall scope, the adjacent Annex building was demolished and replaced with a new structure housing support and food service spaces.
The renovated facility features updated MEP systems, including VAV air handling units and terminals, stackable fan coil units, integration with the campus chilled water and steam systems, a centralized energy management and building automation system, and advanced lighting control technologies.
H2Engineering commissioned a wide range of critical systems, including HVAC, building automation, domestic hot water, lighting controls, electrical power and grounding, building envelope systems, and life safety components such as firestop penetrations and fire-resistive joint systems.
Commissioning services were performed in accordance with LEED Enhanced Commissioning guidelines. H2Engineering’s scope included maintaining the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), reviewing the basis of design for compliance, conducting design reviews, developing and implementing the commissioning plan, managing pre-functional and functional performance testing, participating in system training, assembling the final commissioning report, and preparing the systems manual. The scope also included a two-year post-occupancy performance review and special inspections for UL-listed firestop and joint systems.
The project achieved LEED Gold certification, reflecting the University’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and high-performance building design.
