Projects
Lowering utility costs with smart infrastructure upgrades
AKRON, OH, USA
William H Considine Professional Building
Salas O’Brien provided comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, and commissioning services for the William H. Considine Professional Building—a seven-story addition that doubles clinical space and transforms care delivery. Our team engineered a 1,200-ton cooling plant, upgraded emergency power, and implemented heat recovery systems and aggressive controls, all designed using innovative prefabrication and detailed BIM collaboration within an Integrated Lean Project Delivery (ILPD) framework. Commissioning of all HVAC systems, an interdisciplinary ceiling racking system, and upgrades to building and life safety systems supporting seamless integration and compliance.
These efforts drove reductions in utility and energy costs, delivering long-term value and operational efficiency for the hospital.
2021
$84 million
230,000 square feet