Engineering for Buildings

It takes a lot to make and market a product. It also takes a lot to assure regulatory compliance as well as address needs such as increased capacity, routine maintenance and facility expansion. That's why manufacturers of everything from chocolate to steel turn to SSM when it comes time to secure prime locations, plan more efficient warehouses and distribution centers, conduct feasibility studies, upgrade utilities and building systems, improve traffic flow and expand operations. By taking the lead on the facilities engineering side, we enable manufacturers to focus more on their core business. 

Whether it's a specific mechanical or electrical project or a vision for a new building, we start by knowing the challenge inside out. We understand the intricacies of each task, and how multiple disciplines ultimately need to work together to achieve the best possible results. The breadth and depth of SSM's facilities engineering resources guarantee an integrated approach. We do a lot of listening, too. Working with owners, architects, agents, and process engineers to understand the goals, needs, budgets, and unique considerations. Add our penchant for innovative thinking to the picture, and you'll find SSM to be the best single-source solution for any facilities engineering challenge. No matter how many facets.

From ground up solutions to retrofit and reuse, we bring the team and technology to ensure the result you envision. We are leaders in the use of High Definition Scanning (HDS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology to streamline the process end-to-end, from planning and design through construction. And we do it with a passion for a sustainable built environment and economic operational performance. Workflow planning for occupied spaces is also an SSM strong suit. So if being “down” during renovation isn't an option, you have definitely found your solution here.

If there’s one thing you should know about SSM - it’s that we never shy away from a challenge. In fact, it’s what we do best. We take pride in the success of our clients. We do a lot of listening to appreciate the needs, the goals, and the vision. We take responsibility for making those dreams a reality. For structures big and small, to organizations large and growing - we want you to know that we’ve got you covered.

Project Profile: Indoor Growing Facility

SSM provided innovative and energy-efficient solutions for an indoor cultivation and processing facility. The project involved working closely with the Process Engineer, Owner Team and Contractor to maximize cultivation density, provide precise temperature, humidity and lighting controls while maximizing energy-saving opportunities. Core and shell by others; SSM provided design engineering and construction phase assistance for the $7M fit-out of the pre-engineered secure facility.

The details of the facility: 40,000 SF growing facility with provisions for expansion of systems to serve 80,000 SF.

Energy Modeling for Cost-Benefit Analysis | Quantified the anticipated energy savings to be realized by designing and installing a central chiller plant and custom-designed air handling equipment, and lighting, versus conventional rooftop equipment. In response to the Energy Modeling results, the client elected to proceed with an SSM custom design.

Mechanical Design | Design of HVAC system including custom design of fan coil units for heat/cooling recovery to minimize load on the central plant. Design of 1,000 ton central chiller plant using heat recovery chillers and fluid coolers. Design of 1,400 MBH Boiler Plant

Electrical Design | Design of two 2,500 KVA power distribution systems including 750 KW emergency generator

Energy Incentive Documentation | Reviewed custom energy rebates and incentives available through Power Company, and prepared support documentation to seek and apply for energy incentives.