Building Retrofit
Three fully occupied buildings at American National Insurance Co. in League City, TX (South Shore Blvd.) are undergoing a complete Building Automation System (BAS) retrofit and upgrade. This project includes two office buildings and one fully operational data center, ensuring enhanced efficiency, integration, and control across all facilities.
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Convergentz successfully modernized the Building Automation System (BAS) in a fully occupied office building, enhancing efficiency and control across critical systems.
Key Upgrades & Integrations:
- Air Handling & Ventilation: 10 AHUs (8 VAV AHUs & 2 Outside Air Handling Units)
- Zoning & Comfort Control: 108 Trane Varitrane Parallel Fan Powered Boxes
- Central Utility Plant Modernization:
- Chilled Water & Condensing Water Systems
- 2 York Chillers
- ABB VFDs (Condensing Water & Chilled Water Pumps)
- Johnson Controls V-Series VFDs (AHUs)
- Advanced Monitoring & Control: Power metering & water treatment system integration
- Distech Controls Upgrade: Comprehensive Distech controller integration for all major systems
- Web-Based BAS Access: Niagara 4 (N4) JACE enables seamless remote connectivity via a virtual server built by Convergentz engineers
- Optimized Sequences of Operation: Custom chilled water, condensing water, air handling, and fan box control sequences developed by Convergentz and approved by Stantec
Data Center Modernization
A complete 5-story data center retrofit, featuring advanced climate control, power monitoring, and critical system integration for optimal uptime and efficiency.
Key Upgrades & Integrations:
- Penthouse Central Plant Retrofit: 3 air-cooled chillers
- Climate Control:
- 8 AHUs, 1 HRU, 6 FCUs
- 55 underfloor fan-powered boxes
- 42 underfloor diffuser zones
- Integrated Systems:
- Lighting control across all floors
- Liebert system integration for precision data room cooling
- Generator integration for real-time monitoring within the BAS
- Fire pump, domestic water, and storage tank monitoring
- Distech Controls Upgrade: AHUs, central plant, underfloor fan-powered boxes, and FCUs
- Web-Based BAS Access: Niagara 4 (N4) JACE for seamless connectivity via a virtual server
- Optimized Sequences of Operation: Custom control strategies developed by Convergentz & Stantec
Marina Plaza Office Building Retrofit
A 5-story office building modernization project, enhancing HVAC, power, and automation systems while ensuring seamless operation in an occupied environment.
Key Upgrades & Integrations:
- Air Handling & Ventilation: 7 AHUs (5 VAV AHUs & 2 Outside Air Handling Units)
- Zoning & Comfort Control: 124 Trane Varitrane Parallel Fan Powered Boxes, 8 FCUs
- Central Utility Plant Modernization:
- Chilled Water & Condensing Water Systems
- 2 Carrier Chillers
- ABB VFDs (Condensing Water & Chilled Water Pumps)
- Johnson Controls V-Series VFDs (AHUs)
- Advanced Monitoring & Control: Power metering & water treatment system integration
- Distech Controls Upgrade: Complete Distech controller integration for all key systems
- Web-Based BAS Access: Niagara 4 (N4) JACE for seamless connectivity via a virtual server
- Optimized Sequences of Operation: Custom chilled water, condensing water, air handling, and fan box control sequences developed by Convergentz and approved by Stantec
Each of these projects reflects Convergentz’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and seamless integration, ensuring long-term reliability and adaptability for our clients’ evolving needs.