Utility Master Planning

Facilities Planning and Design

In order to have a clear plan for campus growth and modernization, governmental and educational institutions benefit from the ongoing development of a Campus Master Plan. Such a tool is invaluable for campus administrators seeking the continued success of their institutions. However, what is often missed, yet essential for proper facility management, is a strategy for maintaining and expanding the campus utilities. Without a Utility Master Plan, surprised facility managers may find themselves facing costly unplanned utility upgrades in the midst of a major renovation or inadequate operating budget.

In general, Entech’s Utility Master Planning process includes the following steps:

  • Update the documentation of existing utilities.
  • Evaluate the condition/capacity of existing utilities.
  • Review the Campus Master Plan to estimate future utility requirements and modifications.
  • Recommend system improvements.
  • Identify utility operating cost reduction opportunities.
  • Estimate cost for the recommended utility upgrades.
  • Develop a phasing plan to implement recommendations.
  • Document and adopt a Utility Master Plan.

Benefits of creating and maintaining a Utility Master Plan are multifold and include the following:

  • Campuses will reap the many rewards of energy-efficient, reliable utilities.
  • Campus facility managers will possess a comprehensive tool that can be used when initiating utility projects.
  • The scope and cost for utility upgrade projects can be incorporated within the budget for new buildings.
  • Engineers working on new building projects will have a defined and agreed upon approach for connecting utilities to new buildings.
  • Opportunities for reducing utility costs can be identified and implemented.

Entech is a full-service engineering firm that can evaluate all campus utilities including:

  • Steam/Hot Water
  • Electric
  • Water
  • Fire Protection
  • Sanitary Sewer
  • Storm Water Conveyance
  • Central Chilled Water
  • Natural Gas
  • Coal/Oil/Wood Burning Furnaces
  • Phone and Data

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