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New Project Manager at BVH Integrated Services BVH Integrated Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Waitkus, P.E., to Project Manager. In his new position, Scott will lead the firm’s civil engineering design teams and coordinate production, schedule, and project approvals. He will serve as our clients’ day-to-day project contact and see that BVH meets all budget, design and schedule goals. Mr. Waitkus has nearly 25 years of construction industry experience and has been a valued member of BVH since 1999, serving as Senior Civil Engineer. His portfolio includes tunnels and utilities, drainage, grading, and site improvements for universities, public schools, corporate campuses, and many other types of facilities. Mr. Waitkus has led successful civil engineering projects for numerous notable clients, including the University of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, and the University of Vermont. A Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut, Mr. Waitkus earned his Associate of Science in Civil Engineering Technology from Capital Community College in Hartford. He is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Central Connecticut State University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BVH’s work takes "Best Sustainable Design Project" at Real Estate Exchange Awards Night BVH Integrated Services was awarded the "Best Sustainable Design Project" from the Real Estate Exchange for its innovative engineering work on the Rogers International School, a new 106,000-SF, interdistrict environmental magnet school in the Stamford Public School system that serves 660 preK-8th grade students. The award was presented at the Annual Connecticut Real Estate Awards & Developers Showcase on March 24. The architectural/engineering team of Tai Soo Kim Partners Architects and BVH Integrated Services designed the school to foster an intentional educational focus on the environment. Creative environmental architectural and engineering components were built in for educators to incorporate into their curriculum, teaching students valuable lessons about energy saving and harnessing the natural environment for energy. A candidate for LEED Silver Certification, the project was chosen as the subject for a study for the Connecticut Green Building Council. Among the many sustainable design features is a green roof, which covers 50% of the building and is designed for active use by students to learn about organic and sustainable gardening. Captured rainwater is the only source of water to irrigate the rain garden. A wind turbine located at the highest elevation demonstrates the concept of “free energy” or wind harvesting, and displays within the school provide real-time data about how much energy the wind turbine is producing. The energy generated is used for powering lobby lights and exterior lighting at night. Other green building features include water conserving plumbing fixtures, ice storage for the HVAC system, and efficient fluorescent lighting with auto daylight dimming. The facility’s carefully planned acoustics and abundant daylight make it easier and more comfortable for students to learn. The school is also equipped with a demand control ventilation system relying on CO2 sensors in high density spaces, such as classrooms, auditorium, cafeteria, gymnasium. The building’s many innovative design elements provide a wealth of hands-on learning opportunities. "What is exceptional about this project is its continued commitment to sustainability and fostering of a collaborative and educational spirit," said Ilona Prosol, P.E., LEED AP, BVH’s Project Manager. "I am proud of the entire team for their hard work and commitment to environmentally-sensitive design excellence." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Manager of Project Development for BVH Boston BVH is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Iskra, P.E., LEED AP of Boston, MA as the new Manager of Project Development at BVH Boston. Tom has extensive education and experience in real estate planning, marketing, contract negotiation, finance, engineering design, and construction, and most recently worked as a project manager for Northland Investment Corporation. He obtained a Masters in Real Estate Studies from Harvard University, a Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of California – Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Tom is also a licensed professional engineer and LEED Accredited Professional. Please join us in welcoming Tom to the team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BVH Expands with new Boston Office BVH Integrated Services, with offices in Bloomfield and New Haven, Connecticut, has announced it is expanding to a new office in Massachusetts. BVH has an extensive portfolio of completed work and ongoing projects throughout Massachusetts. The new office will allow the firm to better serve clients with its full range of engineering services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, energy, technology and commissioning. BVH Boston: One Gateway Center, Suite 506, Newton, MA 02458 617.658.9008 | start@bvhis.com BVH Connecticut: 50 Griffin Road South, Bloomfield, CT 06002 One Audubon Street, New Haven, CT 06511 860.286.9171 | start@bvhis.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multiple Awards for BVH Projects & Commissioning Department ACEC/CT Excellence in Structural Engineering Award 
BVH Integrated Services, Inc. received an award for engineering excellence for its structural engineering work on the new Bridgeport Superior Courthouse for Juvenile Matters and Detention Center. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut (ACEC/CT) presented the award to BVH structural engineers John Beauregard and Rachelle Clark for excellence in several categories: meeting or exceeding the client’s needs, social, economic or sustainable design considerations, originality, and complexity. The ACEC/CT competition attracts entries from individuals and firms in Connecticut engaged in the practice of consulting engineering.The $54 million, state-of-the-art building, which was officially opened by the State of Connecticut in October, 2008, is a significant project for the state's population of troubled juvenile offenders. The modern complex replaces an abandoned 100-year old trolley barn on the site and consists of two new buildings connected by a sallyport: a 38,000 square foot, two-story courthouse and a 54,000 square foot, three-story detention center. The architectural/engineering team of BVH Integrated Services, Inc., JCJ Architecture and Ricci Greene Associates encountered several structural challenges in the design of the building, including poor bedrock and soil conditions, high floodplain and water table, and a 100-year old asbestos-laden trolley barn. The construction of the new Bridgeport Superior Court for Juvenile Matters and Detention Center consolidates all of the social services for juveniles under one roof, eliminating the need to shuttle youngsters from one place to another for court appearances, interviews, services or treatment. The State of Connecticut was very satisfied with the final project design. DPW Commissioner Raeanne V. Curtis issued a statement in a press release that said, "I am proud of the DPW staff and the design and construction team we hired to build this excellent project. This complex includes state-of-the-art security and at that same time, it has an attractive campus-like presence. Indeed, it is an asset to this region, one that will serve the community well into the future." The American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut (ACEC/CT) is the leading organization for the business and professional interests of consulting engineering firms in Connecticut. ACEC/CT offers a variety of programs and services for those who contract with engineering firms to perform professional services, or for those who simply have a question about the different types of engineering services that are available today. ACEC/CT is a member organization of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), representing over 55,000 engineering firms throughout the country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CBC Names Two BVH Projects for Awards The Connecticut Building Congress has announced the winners of their annual 2009 awards competition. The Yale University Loria Center for the History of Art/Rudolph Hall Renovation received the First Place Award in the Major Renovations/Expansions Category. The project consisted of interior renovations to the Art and Architecture building and a new 84,000 square foot adjacent building for the History of Art. The building was designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, with civil and site utilities design by BVH. Additionally, the Columbus Family Academy received the award of merit in the K-12 Schools – New of Renovation Category. The school, situated in an urban environment in New Haven, is a dual language school with an enrollment of 662 and includes a library media center, gymnasium, cafetorium, classrooms, guidance and support services, as well as community meeting rooms. Svigals + Partners designed the building, and BVH provided mechanical and electrical engineering services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loomis Chaffee School Receives Award The Loomis Chaffee School Clark Center for Science & Mathematics Atrium received a bronze award in the 2nd Annual Schooldesigner.com Collabetition. The Atrium features a three-story open stair acting as a gravity test chamber, new roof monitors focusing sunlight, and a pendulum over a pit of sand. BVH provided civil, structural, MEP and technology design, working with Tecton Architects and Dubose Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First "Going Green" Award goes to Quaker Hill Elementary School The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Protection gave its first ever Going Green Award to the Quaker Hill Elementary School in Waterford, CT. The Going Green Award considers energy conservation measures, recycling, and reduction of carbon footprints in its choice. BVH provided civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design and technology for the Quaker Hill Elementary School, which is the first elementary school in the state with a geothermal cooling and heating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BVH Commissioning Department Honored at ABC/CT Banquet The Commissioning Department at BVH was invited to participate in the annual banquet of the Connecticut Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., where they received a 2009 Excellence in Construction award for commissioning the CES Regional Center for the Arts. The Center is a new, 49,000-SF educational building located in Trumbull, Connecticut. LaRosa Building Group served as the construction manager on the project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New LEED Accredited Professionals at BVH Twenty members of the BVH Integrated Services, Inc. staff have recently passed the United States Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Professional Accreditation exam based on Version 2.2 of the LEED Rating System for new construction, bringing the total number of LEED Accredited professionals to 32. One-third of BVH's professional staff is now LEED Accredited. LEED accreditation is awarded to building industry practitioners who successfully demonstrate detailed knowledge of LEED project certification requirements and processes as well as integrated design principles on a comprehensive exam. BVH is committed to green building design, and is a recognized leader in incorporated sustainable initiatives into school and campus designs. The firm was the civil, mechanical, and electrical designer for the first LEED Platinum certified project in the State of Connecticut, the Yale University Sculpture Building and Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yale Sculpture Building Receives AIA Committee on the Environment Award The Yale Sculpture Building and Gallery is the recipient of an AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Project award. The AIA (American Institute of Architects) Committee on the Environment has more than 7,200 members and 49 regional chapters. Each year since 1997, the AIA COTE selects ten projects from a large number of entries, and evaluates them according to ten measures, including: intent and innovation, community, site, bioclimatic design, light & air, water, energy, materials, long life, and feedback. Project economics (i.e. cost savings from the green features implemented in the project) are also considered. AIA Top 10 winners receive media coverage in widely distributed publications, including Sierra Magazine, Metropolis, Architecture and Architectural Record. Among the jury’s comments on the Yale project were words like "elegant," "high performing," "beautiful," and "balancing warm and cold season operation." The Yale Sculpture Building and Gallery complex includes three new buildings: the four-story Sculpture Building, the one-story storefront gallery, and a four-story parking garage. Sustainable design features are incorporated throughout the project, starting with its location on a brownfield site, which was formerly an abandoned parking lot. Rainwater harvesting, waterless urinals and low-flow faucets, daylighting, high-performance insulation, and natural ventilation also contribute to the project’s sustainability. The Yale Sculpture Building and Gallery is the first building in Connecticut to receive LEED Platinum certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BVH Client Golf Tournament raises money for ACE BVH held their 10th annual client golf tournament on June 20, 2008 at the Gillette Ridge Golf Club in Bloomfield, Connecticut. As in years past, BVH donated the proceeds from the tournament, totaling $14,000, to the ACE Mentor Program of Connecticut. ACE, in partnership with design professionals and professionals in the construction industry, provides programs to enlighten and increase the awareness of high school students to career opportunities in the design and construction industry through mentoring; and provides scholarship opportunities for students in an inclusive manner reflective of the diverse school population (www.acementor.org.) Over the years, BVH has donated over $65,000 to the ACE Mentor Program. Maria Loitz, the director of marketing at BVH, has served as the President of the Connecticut chapter of the program for five consecutive terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan K. Vanags, P.E., Promoted to Vice President BVH Integrated Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Alan K. Vanags, P.E., to Vice President. In his new position, Mr. Vanags will serve as Principal and will be involved in the overall management of the firm. Alan Vanags has 22 years of design and project management experience at BVH. His portfolio includes office buildings, healthcare facilities, destination resorts, and higher education projects. Mr. Vanags has also worked on numerous comprehensive campus electrical infrastructure replacements and upgrade projects, and he has developed a specialty in understanding the important phasing issues as well as campus standards and aesthetic concerns. Currently, Mr. Vanags is working on the design of a high-tech electrical system for Quinnipiac University’s York Hill Campus, including a microturbine and stand-by power generation with demand limiting controls. Other current clients include Yale University, Wellesley College and University of Massachusetts. Mr. Vanags is a graduate of Hartford State Technical College and the University of Hartford. He is also a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clark Featured in CBIA’s Career Pathways: Engineering DVD Rachelle Clark, a Structural Engineer at BVH, is one of ten professionals featured in a video produced by Connecticut Business & Industry Association promoting careers in engineering. Filmed at the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center project site, Rachelle shares insight into her decision to be an engineer, as well as discusses her role and responsibilities as a structural enigneer at BVH. The DVD, along with an educator's guide, is designed for middle schools and high schools, and focuses on opportunities in Connecticut, with a special emphasis on Connecticut's universities and employers. Maria Loitz, BVH's Director of Marketing and President of the ACE Mentor Program of Connecticut, is also featured in the video, discussing the current crisis faced by industry due to the shortage of engineers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rand Associates Merges with BVH Integrated Services Rand Associates, LTD, a technology consulting firm in Farmington, Connecticut, announced the merger of its firm with BVH Integrated Services. The merger of Rand Associates into BVH's core business will greatly expand and enhance the ability to incorporate cutting edge technology design into an integrated services portfolio. Working in collaboration with the Architect and Owner, the BVH/Rand technology service strategy is combined with the other core disciplines to enhance team communication and coordination, while streamlining project documentation and delivery. The BVH/Rand team offers an experienced staff of design and construction professionals, allowing us to efficiently plan, manage, and successfully deliver integrated building systems. Rand Associates will continue to service all existing clients and its existing backlog of projects. All new projects will be produced under the BVH/Rand partnership at 50 Griffin Road South, Bloomfield, CT 06002. The Farmington office of Rand Associates will remain in operation through June 29, 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loomis Chaffee School Featured for Outstanding Design The Clark Science Center at the Loomis Chaffee School, a privately-run day school in Windsor, Connecticut, was featured in the American School & University Magazine for Outstanding Designs – Interior Renovation. Renovations included replacement of outdated building systems and lab services with modern, energy-efficient design. BVH joined forces with Tecton Architects, PC, to plan the design, which focuses on a lab/classroom concept and a new "Botanical Walk" on the third floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 ACEC-CT Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award University of Notre Dame's Jordan Hall of Science received a 2007 ACEC-CT Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award. The 200,000-SF science education building, completed in 2006, was judged excellent in four categories: exceeding the client's needs; social, economic or sustainable design considerations; originality; and complexity. BVH Integrated Services, Inc. worked with architect S/L/A/M Collaborative on the civil, site utilities, mechanical, electrical and plumbing design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 AIA Honor Award Pierson and Davenport Colleges at Yale University were selected for a 2007 AIA Honor Award, the profession's highest recognition "of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design." The architectural features of this historical college were preserved while old building systems were removed and replaced with modern systems. Architect KieranTimberlake Associates LLP designed the renovation, and BVH Integrated Services, Inc. received credit for the complex design of the civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Saving Programs & Strategies James W. Ohlheiser was one of the presenters at the Informational Forum on Electric Rate Relief, chaired by State Senator John Fofara, the Senate Co-Chair for the Energy & Technology Committee. Mr. Ohlheiser presented energy saving programs and strategies and their impact on new construction at the State of Connecticut Legislative Office Building on February 21, 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternative Energy Sources & Conservation George Iskra, P.E., President of BVH Integrated Services, Inc., spoke on Alternative Energy Sources and Conservation Approaches for Mechanical/Electrical Building Systems at the 19th Annual School Facility Conference entitled "School Construction Projects: It Isn't Easy Being Green!" Top |