EASI transformed Broadneck Elementary School's outdated HVAC system into a modern, automated facility that reduced energy costs by 30% while significantly improving occupant comfort.
Broadneck Elementary School’s 84,111-square-foot facility struggled with 20-year-old HVAC equipment and manual controls that led to inconsistent temperatures, frequent maintenance issues, and excessive energy costs. Staff regularly complained about uncomfortable classroom temperatures, while the maintenance team faced ongoing challenges with equipment failures and inefficient operations.
After a comprehensive facility assessment, EASI identified that integrating modern automation controls with the existing equipment could provide immediate benefits without requiring a complete system replacement. We found opportunities to enhance control over gas heat, improve air distribution, and implement smart scheduling that would significantly reduce energy waste while extending equipment life.
EASI designed and implemented a customized Building Automation System that seamlessly integrated with the existing HVAC infrastructure. We installed new controllers and sensors, created a centralized management dashboard, and programmed intelligent scheduling based on occupancy patterns. Our team also provided comprehensive training to ensure facility staff could effectively manage the new system.
EASI optimized Prince Georges County Public Schools' underutilized building automation systems through comprehensive retro-commissioning, reducing energy consumption by 20% and eliminating 90% of comfort complaints.
EASI implemented a comprehensive preventative maintenance program across Anne Arundel County Public Schools' 134 buildings, significantly reducing emergency repairs and extending equipment life.
Howard University called on ACI’s ASME-certified team to get their hospital centers back online with a boiler replacement plan after a damaging cold snap.
Howard University, a leading university located in Washington, D.C., has over 12,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on a 257-acre campus with a complex network of hospital and student facilities. A central plant with eight boilers supports the entire campus.
Howard University’s students and patients rely on their complex HVAC system to remain operational. The university needed a partner to provide rapid-response emergency service during abnormally cold conditions in the winter of 2017. The cold snap caused numerous issues throughout their facilities, including failing boilers, gas valves that needed replacement, and pipes that were too damaged by the cold to distribute steam. Getting the hospitals back online was an urgent priority. Howard engaged ACI, and we quickly responded with top technicians and leading HVAC solutions to support the university’s critical systems.
ACI was quick to respond with an ASME-certified team that mobilized eight self-contained 100HP high-pressure mobile boiler rooms to the job site. The team quickly identified the customer’s needs and recommended high-efficiency satellite boilers. Welder and apprentice crews were ready to provide re-tubing services at any hour.
As a direct result of the quality service they received, Howard University engaged ACI long-term as a trusted partner that can be relied on to keep their complex facilities running. The temporary boilers and piping have since been replaced with permanent solutions, and ACI continues to provide routine maintenance and rapid-response emergency service as needed.
ATCO replaced aging boiler equipment at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, delivering a modern, energy-efficient boiler plant while maintaining uninterrupted school operations.
The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District serves students and families across the Hamilton and Wenham communities in northeastern Massachusetts. As a public school system responsible for maintaining safe, reliable learning environments, the district depends on uninterrupted heating performance throughout New England’s harsh winter months.
At Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, the existing boiler plant had reached the end of its reliable service life. Boiler 1 had already been taken completely out of service, and Boilers 2 and 3 had numerous replacement sections, creating growing maintenance challenges and reducing system redundancy. The aging equipment was increasingly difficult to maintain and posed a significant risk of failure during peak winter demand — a scenario that could have resulted in emergency shutdowns or temporary school closures.
Additional challenges included:
The district required a carefully planned replacement strategy that would modernize the heating system, improve efficiency and redundancy, and eliminate the risk of winter outages — all while maintaining uninterrupted school operations.
The replacement system was designed by the project’s consulting engineer, and ATCO was awarded the project through a competitive public bidding process in accordance with Massachusetts public procurement requirements.
As the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, ATCO demonstrated the technical qualifications and project approach required to successfully execute the installation within an active school environment.
ATCO’s scope included:
Because access limitations prevented standard equipment delivery, ATCO installed a fixed gantry inside the boiler room to allow the new boilers to be set in place without dismantling them — preserving equipment integrity and improving installation efficiency.
ATCO also streamlined the new layout by eliminating unnecessary overhead piping, creating a cleaner, more serviceable configuration that enhances long-term maintainability.
Careful construction sequencing and coordination ensured that the school remained operational throughout the project.
The completed boiler plant now provides Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School with:
By eliminating the risk of heating failure and modernizing critical infrastructure, ATCO delivered a long-term solution designed for durability, efficiency, and ease of service.
Most importantly, the project was completed without disruption to school operations — demonstrating ATCO’s ability to execute complex mechanical upgrades in occupied public facilities with precision and care.
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