HACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- O&S
Associates Inc. (O&S), an engineering and architecture
firm, recently served as the commissioning agent for the Gold 1
Garage in Pittsburgh. This is the
first Parksmart Gold project of its kind in the world to achieve
the highest level of certification.
With an engineering team comprised of staff from multiple
offices including New Jersey,
Ohio and Philadelphia,
O&S inspected and evaluated the garage using an official
scorecard point system. Grading was based on meeting specific
standards for management, programs, technology and structure
design, and innovation. For a new construction project to receive
the Gold standard, it must achieve 160-plus points out of a maximum
248 points available.
Parksmart, a voluntary, consensus-driven certification, is the
only rating system advancing sustainable mobility and positive
impact through smarter, best practice parking structure design and
operation. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc.
(GBCI), Parksmart complements LEED and other certifications.
Parksmart certification recognizes parking structures designed
to:
(1) reduce their environmental impact
(2) increase energy efficiency and performance
(3) manage parking spaces efficiently
(4) encourage alternative mobility options
(5) strengthen community relationships
O&S was honored to be a part of this prestigious project,
helping the Stadium Authority achieve this distinguished
designation for its Gold 1 Garage. "O&S has been an innovator
both as a parking consultant as well as a commissioning agent for
MEP projects," said William Payne,
vice president of O&S. "We couldn't be more excited to leverage
both strengths for our important client."
This is the second project managed by O&S in the past few
years to receive special distinction. O&S was closely involved
in the extensive modernization and energy upgrade of
Tremco Inc. headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio. The building received LEED
Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council which is
difficult to achieve for an existing structure.
About O&S Associates Inc.
O&S Associates Inc. is a full-service multidisciplinary
consulting engineering and architecture firm specializing in the
assessment and repair design of exterior walls, roofs, mechanical
systems and parking, as well as other building consulting
needs such as capital reserve studies and expert witness services.
For a look at other signature projects in the O&S portfolio of
services, visit www.oandsassociates.com.
For more information, contact Soo
Kim at 201-399-4375 or email skim@oandsassociates.com.
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