SMACNA and SMART: Succeeding in the School Market
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By / Sheralyn Belyeu Photos by / Integrated Facility Services
illions of students in the United States attend schools with infrastructure problems, including wasteful HVAC conditions. With increasing interest in energy conservation, many school districts are taking a closer look at how to optimize their HVAC systems and improve indoor air quality, and they are looking for expert contractors and highlyskilled labor to complete this work. Every school renovation, upgrade, or building project offers opportunities for SMART and SMACNA members. Because science links positive indoor air quality with increased
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learning and employee morale, quality and attention to detail are paramount. Integrated Facility Systems (IFS) of St. Louis, Missouri, has current contracts in 13 municipal school systems and a wealth of experience in the school market.
The Helicopter Lift
Navitas Energy Consultants retained IFS to complete an energy conservation project at Pattonville High School that included removal of 32 HVAC units and installation of 38 rooftop units. Pattonville High is the largest high school in Missouri, but it
