While it’s no secret that commissioning is as essential to building projects operating as successfully as possible, it’s critical to remember that commissioning services can be utilized once the building is already in existence to important ends. Retro-commissioning services like those provided by Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) is a process to optimize an existing…
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Fort Knox had a major power outage Wednesday. However, it was all part of a plan to build a more prepared and self-sufficient base. Fort Knox provides power to nearly 2,000 facilities. It tested a $62-million program that allows it to operate off-grid without the help of outside electricity. Click here to…
Here’s what happens to commercial buildings that do not have their energy data analyzed on a regular basis: they get less efficient over time. Equipment wears out. The staff isn’t able or motivated to keep up best practices. Proactive measures aren’t being taken to lower utility bills and drive down operational costs related to energy…
For the past several years, Sustainability has been everywhere. It was a broad term used by environmentalists and activists to illustrate how we could be better stewards of our natural resources. Sustainability assumes that there is a system or resource that can be maintained by applying the right strategies to minimize variance or disruption. Now…
Dr. Gravlee and Life Data Labs Inc. are still making the news with their solar installation! See helped this manufacturing facility keep a balance between “maintaining jobs while looking to the future.” Check out their latest feature in the Alabama Living magazine. http://alabamaliving.coop/article/a-hero-for-horse-owners/
Energy Exchange 2017 is an educational and networking opportunity targeting to energy and facility management professionals in the federal sector. Join other thought leaders as we “Connect, Collaborate and Conserve”. This year’s conference will be held in Tampa, FL on August 15-17 at the Tampa Convention Center with a focus on an Educated Approach to Resiliency….
PDC Summit 2017 is here! The PDC Summit is a dynamic industry event coordinated by a trusted network of not-for-profit organizations with expertise in health care planning, design, and construction. SEA will participate in this year’s event being held March 12-15 at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida. SEA has provided energy management services for over…
Birmingham, AL – Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA), provider of energy management and consulting services, announced the promotion of Brenda Phillips to President and Chief Operating Officer. She will have the primary responsibility of managing day to day operations and initiatives to support the company’s operating principles of “Serve Our Clients, Fulfill Our People and…
We say it all the time, but it’s wonderful to be affirmed: SEA has top notch REMs. Congratulations to Hossam Kassab and the team at Fort Irwin, and Tony Karwoski and the Fort Meade team for winning 2016 Secretary of the Army Awards! Their efforts in successfully garnering new technology projects have led to their installations receiving…