Sidney Yates Building – U.S. Forest Service

Originally constructed to house the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, the Sidney R. Yates Building has served as home to many different federal agencies over the past hundred years. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, the building was modernized in the 1980s and in 1990 became the permanent home of the U.S. Forest Service.

CxGBS provided commissioning services for the renovation of the Forest Service Headquarters which includes offices and a child development center. Working with the project team, CxGBS commissioned HVAC, HVAC controls, plumbing, electrical, and lighting controls systems for this historical building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The project presented constraints in terms of high but varied ceiling configurations, irregular and inconsistent floor plans, and challenges to preserve the historic structure. Additionally, all work was completed within a tight seven-month renovation schedule.

Added Value through CxGBS® Services:

• Worked with mechanical and controls contractor to determine cause of control issues with fan coil units which were not activating with changes in space temperature.
• Observed that domestic hot water temperatures were set to proper temperature for sinks in the child development area to prevent potential for injuries due to improper water temperatures.
• Worked with contractor to determine locations and repair where dissimilar metals were in contact to eliminate the potential for piping corrosion and degradation after occupancy.

TEAM:

Owner:
General Services Administration

Design Professionals:
McCarty Company

Construction Professionals:
Grunley Construction

Commissioning Professionals:
Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc.