Country Club Plaza: Advanced Automation for a Multi-Tenant Office Building
Transforming a 340,000 sq. ft. office space with seamless building automation solutions.
Project Overview
Client
RREEF Associates, Country Club Plaza
Location
Paramus, New Jersey
Building Size
340,000 sq. ft.
Building Usage
Class-A multi-tenant office building
Project Type
Existing Retrofit
Objective
To create a user-friendly and efficient building management system (BMS) that supports multiple tenants while reducing energy costs and maintenance efforts.
The Challenge
This retrofit project required ACS to work within an occupied, 340,000 sq. ft. Class-A office building while keeping the mechanical systems operational during the installation process. Key challenges included:
- Ensuring tenant operations were uninterrupted during the retrofit.
- Integrating equipment from multiple manufacturers into one unified automation system.
- Designing flexible and expandable systems to accommodate future needs.
- Implementing web-based control access for tenant overtime requests and billing.
- Securing significant energy rebates from the local utility company.
The ACS Solution
Advanced Control Solutions delivered a state-of-the-art automation system, meeting the building’s unique needs:
Web-Based Control System: Seamless LON/Bacnet integration for McQuay rooftop units and lighting controls.
Equipment Integration: Designed a LON/BACnet network to seamlessly integrate equipment from multiple manufacturers into the energy management system (EMS).
Lighting Control Integration: Created a BACnet-enabled lighting control system to reduce tenant energy costs and improve operational efficiency.
Tenant Control & Billing: Developed a single-entry web-based system for tenant overtime requests and automated monthly billing.
Boiler Plant Interface: Designed an interface to control the boiler plant and pumps serving the perimeter fan-powered mixing boxes.
The Results
The retrofit project delivered significant benefits to both the property owner and tenants:
Energy Savings
Reduced operational costs through optimized HVAC and lighting systems.
Improved Tenant Experience
Web-based controls allowed tenants to manage lighting and HVAC for their spaces, providing flexibility and convenience.
Operational Efficiency
Streamlined building management processes with centralized controls and automated billing.
Rebates
Secured substantial utility rebates, adding financial value to the project.
Country Club Plaza Project Snapshot
Location:
Paramus, New Jersey
Building Size:
340,000 sq. ft.
Building Usage:
Multi-tenant office environment
Objectives:
User-friendly system, reduced maintenance and energy costs, enhanced tenant comfort.
HVAC Controls:
Tridium/Honeywell Webs control system
Installation Date:
Completed September 2007
Controls Contractor:
Advanced Control Solutions
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