CHA Facilities Engineering by CHA Consulting, Inc.

FACILITIES ENGINEERING SERVICES

Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Engineering, Structural Design & Forensic Engineering, Facilities Engineering

70+ YEARS of successfully completing projects on time and on budget

4 OFFICES: Bethlehem (2), Scranton, Wilmington

95+ LOCAL team members backed by 1,900+ firm-wide resources

35+ Local Project Managers & On-site Reps 90% Of Work is for Public Clients

REGIONAL OFFICE FIRM PROFILE

CHA is a full-service facilities engineering, and program/ construction management firm providing a wide range of technology-enhanced services to public, private, and institutional clients. We are focused on delivering sustainable, integrated solutions to the most challenging public K-12, higher education, municipal, recreation, and utility projects.

Local Team. National Support

The backbone of our success is our personnel, consisting of licensed engineers experienced in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architects, as well as construction experts experienced in scheduling, cost estimating, and forensic engineering. It is the integration of all the professional expertise that supports our success in the servicew lines we provide for many public, private, and non-profit clients. Our facilities engineering experience, provides each client with a single-source project delivery that includes planning, pre-design, design, and construction phase services. CHA’s extensive experience, sound engineering judgment, emphasis on quality, innovation, knowledge of construction techniques, and concern for optimizing expenditures, results in unparalleled professional representation for all the Owner’s needs for large and small projects alike. Our repeat clients have come to trust and utilize our integrated team approach when it comes to their short and long-term program goals.

REGIONAL OFFICE SERVICE LINE OVERVIEW

20+ Licensed Professionals

15+ LEED Certified Projects

$28M+ in State Grant Procurement

What makes CHA unique? We are a dedicated local team of facility engineers, and construction managers with extensive experience managing public construction projects throughout Pennsylvania. Our core local group is supported by a team of 1,900 multi-disciplinary architects, engineers, and subject matter experts with whom we collaborate and consult regularly.

We have it all, under one roof. Our shared experiences and expertise allow us to develop creative solutions to the most challenging construction projects. Solutions that save you time and money. Solutions that deliver exceptional projects. We are proud to provide:

• Project and Construction Management

Facilities Engineering

• Infrastructure Planning and Design

• Structural Design and Forensic Engineering

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineering

• Capital Planning

• Life Safety and Security Planning and Design

Athletic Facility Planning and Design

• Cost Estimating and Value Engineering

• Grant Assistance

Constructibility Review

• Energy Savings and LEED Design

FACILITIES ENGINEERING SERVICES

Our team, composed of diverse, skilled personnel, including licensed professional engineers, licensed architects, value engineering specialists, and experienced construction professionals has been the firm of choice for dozens of schools/colleges/ universities for over 30 years. CHA boasts a multi-disciplined team from five service lines and a group of technical experts who assist owners in resolving design challenges by delivering integrated technical solutions. Our extensive knowledge of individual building systems allows us to plan, review, construct, and commission complex projects, ensuring they meet or exceed the owner’s criteria and provide maximum life-cycle value. Safety is a top priority for CHA during planning and construction activities. When it comes to safety we emphasize managing education projects as schools first and construction sites second.

CASE STUDY: Bethlehem Area School District, Nitschmann Middle School/Retainer Services Contract

For over 30 years, CHA has proudly served as the Engineer of Record for the Bethlehem Area School District (BASD), providing comprehensive facilities engineering, design, and project management services. The replacement of the 95-year-old Nitschmann Middle School presented unique challenges. CHA played an integral role in managing the development of plans, providing value engineering recommendations, and tenacious on-site monitoring to ensure the District received the highest quality project at the best value. As a certified LEED Gold building, it boasts a sophisticated, fully controllable, highly efficient HVAC system that allows the Facilities group to monitor and adjust building setpoints as needed, creating a comfortable environment while also limiting the building’s energy usage.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES CHA OFFERS

We are in the business of being the very best professional services firm helping our clients minimize the risks inherent in the design and construction process. This is achieved through offering a comprehensive range of services to support our clients during every phase of a project.

Capital Planning

CHA’s Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) services involve preparing a detailed description of physical conditions within each of your buildings. The CIP is typically developed for a 5-10 year period, but remains dynamic to meet a client’s changing needs. Each facility’s condition is prioritized through a customized logic matrix and assigned an estimated cost by building and category. The CIP is updated annually for completeness, relevance, and accuracy.

Cost Estimating

Establishing dependable cost estimates early in a project and updating those estimates throughout the project life cycle is critical to project success. Poor initial estimates can cause projects to be canceled, delayed or require owners to remove sorely-needed project elements in order to meet available funding. CHA has a long and successful history in establishing accurate budgets and cost controls, and delivering value and innovation in the project components and in the manner and sequence of their construction.

Athletic Facilities

CHA Consulting, Inc. provides design & project management services for athletic & recreational facilities, such as gymnasiums, natatoriums, sports field & stadiums, and exercise & game rooms.

Grant Assistance

• Meeting grant program requirements

Understanding grant requirements

• Single Application for Assistance

• Incorporating grant requirements into Project Procurement and bidding documents

• Incorporating Grant Requirements into Professional Agreements

• Reimbursement Assistance for District

Tracking and Reporting

Project Bidding Procedures

Pennsylvania Competitive Bidding Requirements

PA Steel Product Procurement & Trade Practices Act

• PA Prevailing Wage Act

• Public Works Contractors’ Bond Law for Payment & Performance Bonds

• Contractor Insurance Requirements

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Project Construction Procedures

• Permit documentation

Wage certification collection

• Contractor payment application procedures

• Construction schedule updates & project impacts

Project/grant closeout

INTEGRATED TEAM APPROACH

DEFINE OWNER CRITERIA & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Safety & Security

• Flexability Durability

CONCENTRATE ON SCHEDULE & MILESTONES

• Design, Permits, Approvals

• Construction Phasing

• Maintainability

• Community

FOCUS ON BUDGET & BEST VALUE

• Value Engineering

• Constructability

• Energy Efficiency

• Competitive Bids

• Multi-Prime Responsibilities

• Accountability

RISK & LIABILITY REDUCTION

Clear, Concise & Complete Construction Documents

Custom Front-End Specs

• Commissioning

• Organized Turnover

PURSUIT OF QUALITY DURING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

• Constructability Compatibility

• Multi-Stage Reviews

UNCOMPROMISED

SAFETY

& PHASING

Cleanliness

• Circulation

• Separation

Project is a Public

Facility 1st & Construction

Site 2nd

CONSTRUCT-ability

During design we “value engineer” every system and look at every aspect of the building...

We build successful projects and meet owner goals by leveraging the expertise of our technical specialists in LEED, energy engineering, pursuit and management of grants