Services: Energy Management
Overview
Energy/Building Management Systems are constantly changing and converging with security, fire alarm and other low voltage building systems. AKF has recognized the need to have in-house expertise in controls engineering in order to provide our clients with the best possible service. Responding to the growing needs and concerns of our clients is a priority at AKF, which is why we continue to deliver the highest level of knowledge and efficiency and expand our services. The services provided by the Controls Group include:
  • Audits, upgrades, and conversions of existing Building Management Systems ("BMS")
  • BMS Infrastructure Analysis including dedicated/hardwired, Intranet, and Internet-based Infrastructures
  • Commissioning Support
    • Integrated System Testing
    • Device Calibration Verification
    • Sequence of Operation Testing
  • Creation of long range BMS plans including methods of competitively bidding future upgrades/additions to a single-source BMS
  • Creation of P&ID Diagrams
  • Creation of Software Logic Diagrams
  • Design of industrial control systems such as Allen Bradley and General Electric including Power Plant Design
  • Design of Open Protocol Systems such as LonWorks and BACnet
  • Design strategies including Energy Savings, Usability and Precision Control
  • High-Speed Network Risers and Plans
  • Peer Review Services
  • Project/Construction Support
  • Seamless integration of multiple Building Management Systems having different manufacturers
  • System design incorporating the use of Web-Based Operator Workstations, Remote Alarming and Third-Party System Integration
  • Value Engineering