Our K-12 Design-Build approach
Between limited funds and restricted resources, it has become increasingly difficult for school districts to make improvements to existing facilities.
Utilizing the local Design-Build procurement model makes it easier to procure experienced and reliable contractors. For example, in the State of Ohio, the Ohio House Bill 153 Design-Build model is ideal for facility improvement projects. And it’s an increasingly popular option with our public clients due to its many benefits:
- Purchasing made easy through single source responsibility – Purchasing from a single source significantly reduces the complexities of coordinating fast-tracked summer projects.
- The most cost-effective option in challenging renovation projects – A Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is provided with the proposal, providing the final cost of your project upon project award.
- Protection from risk – A Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) protects your district from overages and change orders during construction.
- Faster delivery speed –Fast-track construction helps you avoid displacing students during the school year.
- A competitively bid Best-Value selection process – The project is competitively bid through the public process, and you can define what your district considers to be best value.
- Community participation – Local contractors are provided the opportunity to perform each bid package.
- More control in your hands – Selecting your Criteria Architect and/or Engineer to develop the project criteria and oversee the project gives you independent oversight for the District.
- Operations and maintenance – Offer comprehensive maintenance services to ensure equipment continues to operate at optimized levels.
We’ve had the privilege of working with multiple districts that—based on the benefits they have seen first-hand—continue to increase their design-build programs. Allow us to show you the difference Design-Build can make in your next facility improvement project.
Energy performance contracting for increased school building efficiency
State Energy Conservation Programs are a great incentive for school districts to increase building efficiency, thermal comfort and energy conservation. These state-sponsored programs allow school districts to pay for energy efficiency improvements to their facilities using the cost savings they generate. With over 87% of a facility’s operational budget used for lighting, heating and cooling, this translates to big cuts in operational deficits.
In Ohio for example, we help K-12 educational institutions take advantage of HB 264 and other incentives to improve their mechanical systems. Our expertise in energy performance contracting and commissioning has enabled the school districts we’ve worked with to generate the positive cash flow they need.
To meet efficiency requirements, we:
- Perform energy engineering services to highlight the appropriate response in order to achieve target energy and cost savings.
- Design and build mechanical solutions to replace or upgrade existing systems—with minimal disruption.
- Install and service automation systems to adjust temperatures and set schedules across multiple buildings.
- Offer comprehensive maintenance services to ensure equipment continues to operate at optimized levels.
- Leverage our knowledge and experience working with schools across the state to apply best practices in your district.
- Guarantee energy savings through our performance contracting.
Contact us today for more information on our energy savings solutions and services.
Meet our team
- 37 years of experience developing cost-effective solutions
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Contracting Team
- State of Ohio Contractor's License
Jeffrey Zellers
Vice President
- 36 years of experience in developing energy savings solutions
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Energy Services Team
- CEM, LEED AP, CSDP, CDSM, DGCP
Kelly Tisdale
Energy Services General Manager
- 14 years of experience of developing design-build solutions by leading the conceptual design process, and oversight of the project execution
- State of Ohio Professional Engineer
Tadhg O’Crowley, PE
Design-Build Manager
- 16 years of experience developing innovative, customer-driven programs that conserve energy, reduce costs, and improve bottom line results
James Wilbanks
Senior Energy Engineer
- 23 years of experience in developing energy savings solutions
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Energy Engineering Team
- CEM, LEED AP, CDSM
Meg Bair
Energy Engineering Manager
- 28 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Construction Operations
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Construction Team
- Professional Engineer in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, West Virginia, Iowa, and Idaho, CEM, State of Ohio Contractors License
Brian Chambers, PE
Contracting General Manager
- 15 years of experience coordinating developmental project needs
- PMP and LEED AP
Joe Ziska
Estimating Manager
- 20 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering design
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett team of mechanical and electrical engineers
- CEM, LEED AP
Eric Betz, PE
Engineering Manager
- 31 years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Directs and oversees the work of team designers and engineers
Steve Bair
Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
- 29 years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Professional Engineer in the Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina
- Directs and oversees the work of team designers and engineers
Bryan Schritz, PE
Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
- 19 years of experience in electrical engineering
- LEED AP
- Directs and oversees the work of team designers and engineers
Todd Glyde, PE
Electrical Engineering Team Lead
- 16 years of experience developing and implementing site specific safety plans
- United States Coast Guard
Bryan Cohen
Safety Specialist
- 21 years of experience in providing energy management and temperature control systems
- Manages Brewer-Garrett automation engineering and commissioning teams
Jason Zorc
Building Solutions Manager
- 10 years of experience developing automation solutions to enhance operability of HVAC mechanical systems
Andrew Krueger
Controls Operations Manager
- 30 years of experience in generating financial solutions for clients that reduce their facilities' operations costs
- Manages entire Brewer-Garrett service business
Greg McDonald
Service General Manager
- 22 years of experience
- Manages service department and Brewer-Garrett service managers
Will Reagan
Service Operations Manager
- 40 years of experience in developing service solutions for building systems
Bill Royer
Project Sales Manager
- 16 years of experience in developing service solutions for building systems
Matt Kostecke
Service Sales Representative
- 10 years of experience analyzing and improving clients' building operations program
Sean McCafferty
Facility Services Account Executive
- 19 years of experience in customer service
- Ensures all preventive maintenance, projects, and service calls are scheduled
Sharon Church
Customer Service Manager
- 40 years of experience
- Manages electrical service operations
Jim Pavlik
Electrical Service Manager
- 38 years of experience
- Delegates, organizes, and audits the work of service technicians, electricians, and controls technicians
Monty Reggets
Senior Service Manager
- 31 years of experience
- Manages commercial service operations
Phil Friedel
Service Manager
- 25 years of experience
- Manages operations organization
Don Cox
Service Manager
- Manages operations organization and inspects equipment and equipment rooms to ensure quality performance
Jose Ortiz
Service Manager
- Site Manager for the Galleria & Tower at Erieview
- 25 years of experience in operations management
Gino Costanzo
Integrated Facilities Services Manager