Come join us on Thu, January 17, 2019, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EST, for a free training and tour of the Brown University Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs building.

The project consisted of renovating the existing building and the new construction of an addition at 280 Brook Street. This mixed-use facility is 31,000 square feet. The existing wood framed structure was renovated into a three-story plus mezzanine building and a steel framed, curtain-walled, three-story plus penthouse addition, housing offices, meeting spaces, a large classroom, cafe, and a three-story multi-function atrium space.

The expansion project was designed and constructed to meet the University’s requirements that the project reduces energy use by at least 25% (31% realized) compared to current energy codes. The project will comply with the requirements of LEED v4 BD+C New Construction and Major Renovation and is currently pursuing LEED-NC Silver certification.

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Rhode Island! Come out tonight and join us for a drink and some great conversation as Stephen Turner Inc. hosts the Providence Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) May social event at Bayberry Beer Hall from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Your first drink is on the BCxA!

Bayberry is located at: 381 W Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903

We encourage members and non-members to connect! Relax, share, network, and learn more about Commissioning and the BCxA. And don’t forget to use the hashtag #CxSocial to share pictures with the other Northeast Chapter locations #networking#buildingcommissioning

The Building Commissioning Association Northeast Chapter awarded Stephen Turner Inc. an Honorable Mention in the New Construction Category of the chapter's 2017 Commissioning Project Awards for the Brown University School of Engineering project. The award was jointly presented to Brown University and Stephen Turner, Inc. in recognition of the commissioning services performed on the project and the owner's commitment to the commissioning process. Stephen Turner Inc. performed LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning services on Brown University's School of Engineering Project and commissioning was an integral part of the Integrated Project Delivery process and the project’s success.

The MIT W34 Johnson Ice Rink Chiller Replacement Project consisted of the demolition of the existing DX refrigerant brine chiller and the installation of an anhydrous ammonia refrigerant (R-717) brine chiller, ventilation system, and an ammonia detection system. Stephen Turner Inc. commissioned the new chiller, ventilation system, and ammonia detection system, wrote the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and documented the sequences of operation and setpoints for these systems. This ammonia chiller was the first of its kind at MIT.

Stephen Turner, president of Stephen Turner Inc., and Gary Hebner, senior project manager and electrical lead, have earned Certified Commissioning Professional certification from the Building Commissioning Certification Board.
As the only two registered CCPs in the state of Rhode Island, the certification is an affirmation of their experience and expertise in executing all aspects of the commissioning process. CCP certification is the standard for commissioning providers, and is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and recognized by the Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines Program.

Join us as we team up with National Grid to host a one-hour tour of Brown University's recently opened new state-of-the-art School of Engineering building. The tour will focus on how the project met and exceeded Rhode Island energy code for building envelope, HVAC systems and lighting controls.

Take the tour, then stop over to Flatbread Pizza Company for our annual Holiday party for food and refreshments with the Stephen Turner Inc. team. Family and friends are welcome!

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Do you or your project team have questions about the energy code? Call 1-855-343-0105 to request free guidance from Stephen Turner Inc. As part of the Rhode Island Code Compliance Enhancement Initiative, Stephen Turner Inc. is working with CLEAResult to offer the Code Compliance Circuit Rider program. Call the hotline to submit your question and request a free site visit and written guidance to keep your project moving forward. For more information, visit ngrid.com/rienergycode

Stephen Turner Inc. is pleased to announce that Joe Wagner is joining our team. His combination of controls, envelope, and project management experience make him a natural fit on our portfolio of high-performance commissioning engagements. A vastly experienced contractor and builder, Joe’s expertise in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and building envelope will enrich both the new building commissioning and retrocommissioning sides of our practice. Prior to owning and operating Providence Restoration Company, Joe designed and maintained production machines and software controls.