Tips for Managing Commercial HVAC Projects

When it comes to completing a commercial HVAC project, many business owners and managers find themselves running into setbacks and speedbumps. Building occupants, time constraints, and as always, the budget can all contribute to project delays, or even abandonment. These setbacks can lead to very real issues such as poor indoor air quality, sub-optimal efficiency, and “sick building syndrome,” which is a condition affecting workers in offices with poor ventilation that causes headaches and respiratory issues.

If you are getting ready to undertake a commercial HVAC project of your own, we want to help you see it through. In St. Louis, the heating & air conditioning professionals at Galmiche & Sons can help you make the right decisions and get the job done properly and on time. We can help with all commercial HVAC projects, including both large and small for businesses throughout the greater St. Louis area. Contact us to get started on your project.

In the meantime, read on to learn actionable tips to keep your commercial HVAC project on track (and on budget!).

Speak to Your Building Occupants

Because a commercial HVAC project is usually pretty major, it is going to affect all of your building occupants. In order to avoid conflicts or issues, be sure to give ample notice to all occupants, and try to work around their schedules when possible.

Set a Schedule That Is Realistic

Understandably, you will want your commercial HVAC project to get done as quickly as possible. However, you also want things done right to avoid unnecessary expenses in the future. Work as closely as possible to create a realistic schedule. This allows for proper planning, notification of residents, and lets you account for any potential disruptions or setbacks so things run as smoothly as possible.

Specify Work and Access Restrictions

One of the most important things you can do before your commercial HVAC project starts is to specify things like access to mechanical spaces, ducts, and terminal units. It is also important to determine what type of work needs to be done after-hours in order to avoid disruptions to your occupants.

Communicate with Your Contractor

The communication does not stop after the initial bid and planning phases of the commercial HVAC project. Continued communication keeps you aware of how the project is coming along, and ensures that all hardware is within the specifications and requirements of your building.

Avoid Partial Upgrades

Partial upgrades or retrofitting your existing commercial HVAC unit usually leads to more troubles and unnecessary cost than they save. Therefore, avoid these types of projects when possible.

Bench Test Your Commercial HVAC System

When performing a large-scale HVAC project on your commercial building, it is generally a good idea to get one unit finished, and test it before replicating it throughout the rest of the building. This helps prevent widespread malfunctions or breakdowns due to mistakes in the installation.

Hire Trustworthy Contractors Like Galmiche & Sons Heating & Cooling

When you hire a reputable contractor like Galmiche & Sons in St. Louis, you are not only paying for skill and equipment, but you are also buying accountability. At Galmiche & Sons, we will make sure your commercial HVAC project gets done the way you want it, and we will always strive to make sure we stay on schedule and within budget. Contact our St. Louis heating & air conditioning professionals today!