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Project Notes: As of August 1st, 2010

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The Neuberger Museum – HVAC Renovation

Timeline: ... .. . In Design / Feasibility Study

Design / NYPA with AECOM

Contractor / TBD

Budget / $5 million

Project Manager / Charles Wellcome

NYPA and their consultant are recommending a new system which will control temperature and humidity levels to meet the standards necessary to properly preserve the collection.

 

Under consideration is a system which will condition the outside air to remove humidity before entering the supply distribution system. This will be done without the use of electricity, which is much more energy intensive, and neither with hot water, which is a danger to the collections.

 

Phasing will be coordinated with the Museum.

 

Under consideration are new Air Handling Units and the rehabilitation of the reverse osmosis humidification system.

 

CFP will continue to check-in with NYPA for progress of the Design.

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Project Specifications

This project is to initiate a New York Power Authority (NYPA) design for the renovation of the Neuberger’s Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System through Architecture, Engineering, Consulting, Operations and Maintenance (AECOM). 

 AECOM / NYSE: ACM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $6.1 billion during its fiscal year 2009. 

The feasibility study, issued by DMJM Harris and AECOM together, has been received and is under review.

A new independent (stand-alone), air-cooled chiller will provide for year-round temperature control for the Neuberger. This is included as part of the Chiller Upgrade project.

The information from AECOM’s proposal will also be used to develop the research and budget for future repairs to the building HVAC.

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