OSU Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building

Motz Engineering completed the Commissioning for the facility that supports teaching, research and community engagement for the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory, tracking LEED Gold Certification.

Working in conjunction with Erdy McHenry Architecture and Advanced Engineering Consultants, the systems within the Commissioning Scope included:

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems

Emergency Generator and Standby Power Systems

Lighting and Daylighting Controls

Domestic Water Systems

Life Safety Systems

Automated Building Controls Systems

Cleveland Clinic – Weston, FL Expansion

Motz Engineering was tasked with commissioning the new $240M, 196,000 sf expansion to the Cleveland Clinic facility including space for acute care, intensive care and emergency care with the new bed tower and Central Utility Plant. Special care was taken with following Cleveland Clinic procedures and design documents in addition to the healthcare standards set by the client and specialized MEP systems. 

PPD Laboratories

When one of the largest global providers of clinical development and laboratory services opened a new laboratory in Highland Heights, Kentucky, the Gilbane Building Company, on behalf of PPD Labs, contracted with Motz Engineering to provide third party commissioning services for their new 30,000 sf facility. Systems commissioned included: 

Outdoor air handling units 

Energy Recovery units

Hot water boilers, chillers, exhaust fans, steam humidifiers

Frozen storage systems (Walk in freezer, walk in cooler, multiple freezer rooms)

Frozen accessioning

Fume hoods

Price return air valves

Price exhaust air valves

Phoenix pressure independent fume exhaust air valves. 

Univ. of Cincinnati Football Locker Room Renovation

Motz Engineering is serving as the Electrical Engineer for the extensive upgrade for the University of Cincinnati’s Football team adjacent to Nippert Stadium. The project includes more than 5,000 sf of space: the 3,525 sf locker area, a 1,225 sf players lounge and a 440-foot fuel station. 

Bringing energy and a “wow” factor into the space, new A/V systems will enhance the locker room for players, coaches and administration. Multiple programmable video walls are featured throughout the space in addition to 3 programmable video bookends located at the end of 3 rows of lockers in custom casework. 

PLCHC New Deer Park Branch

Motz Engineering worked with the architect and Owner to transform a former T.J. Maxx retail store into a new, accessible, inviting and vibrant information and community hub. 

PLCHC Next Generation Library Phase II

As Phase II of the implementation of the Next Generation Library Master Plan, aesthetic and functional updates are being made to the Downtown Main Library. A lively new plaza will activate the Main Library’s entry area and connect to pedestrian spaces outside. Colorful illumination will enliven the exterior at night, while the large glass curtain wall will welcome visitors and showcase the re-envisioned atrium beyond.

Inside the atrium, an inviting social stair will entice visitors to explore the library’s upper floors. The stair will also knit together the Walnut Street and Vine Street entrances while providing a range of seating opportunities for individuals, small groups, and large events. New skylights will bathe the space in light. The transparent, welcoming atrium design provides new amenities and gathering spaces, as well as a more intuitive connection to the upper floors of the library.

James A. Haley VA Hospital

Motz Engineering is completing the MEP commissioning of the James A Haley expansion project in 2021 and 2022. Systems included in the scope of this commissioning effort included; Chilled water plant, New Cooling towers, Dedicated outside air systems, Air handlers, humidifiers, supply and return air valves, pressurization controls for isolation rooms, medical gas and vacuum systems, nurse call systems, security systems, fire alarm, fire protection, elevators, lift stations, and  integration into an existing steam and emergency power plant adding additional capacity. 

Motz was able to integrate a full-time commissioning team to the project for the last year of the schedule to provide the highest level of quality and work day-to-day with the trade partners to successfully turn over the project. 

Bon Secours Mercy Health Pharmacies

Motz Engineering delivered scope of work for Mercy Health Pharmacies from program of requirements through project closeout and training.

Our schedule of values and scope was based around our drawing evaluation of Mercy Health program requirements, validating systems, validating ventilation air requirements, validating energy code requirements for HVAC and lighting equipment, and equipment selections.

Motz Engineering worked with the construction manager and the mechanical and electrical contractors to verify delivered equipment matches the engineers drawing purpose and functionality. After performing pre-functional checklist and writing scripts for all of the equipment, Motz Engineering focused on testing the equipment and pudding they put it through its paces, to ensure equipment function correctly.

The pharmacy location was a space within a larger Mercy Health hospital campus. Therefore, the HVAC design conditions had to work within the spaces BMS system, but also be integrated into the campuswide controls as well. Motz Engineering had to coordinate between Mercy health project managers, mechanical contractors, and engineers to be able to commission the control system correctly.

Testing and air balance was performed on the space. Results were within range of acceptance in matched the engineers recommendations. After performing punch lists, motz Engineering worked with Mercy health staff to train them on the new control systems. It’s imperative that all facilities maintenance staff understands how to use their systems.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden “Hops” Beer Garden

The appropriately-named newest entertaining space at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is a beer garden and restaurant focused on local food and drink. Guests relax in the beer garden’s multi-tiered deck and enjoy an incredible view of the new kangaroo exhibit, a new little penguin habitat and Klimb, an adventure ropes course.

Designed to be self-sustaining, food operation is disposable free with zero single-use plastics. With a seating capacity of 130, the space can be booked by the public for after-hours events as well. 

As part of the Roo Valley, Little Blue Penguin, Ropes Course, and Hops renovations at the Cincinnati Zoo, Motz Engineering provided the MEP facility engineering for a new themed restaurant – Hops Beer Garden. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating and is situated to overlook the ropes course, the Roo Valley “Kangaroo Walk,” and to admire the urban Cincinnati skyline. As part of this project, Motz had to provide engineering to support a full commercial kitchen and restroom. The head chefs at the Cincinnati Zoo made a last minute addition of a pizza oven, which Motz Engineers were able to work with mechanical contractors to revise mechanical exhaust and cooling systems to accommodate the pizza oven. In the end, the restaurant has proven to be a great success. 

Elder High School – Panther Fitness Facility

Purple Panther Pit. As a high school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the Elder High School mission focuses on leading young men to pursue Altiora or “seeking higher things.” As part of a large Athletic Booster Endowment, the Panther Practice Facility aims to do just that, and assist in the athletic formation of Elder High School students. Motz Engineering is proud to show Panther Pride and is excited to assist in the development of other campus projects.

Project: Heating and cooling to be provided by a single-zoned, packaged roof-top system because of its low maintenance requirements, and associated low costs. A new electrical utility service was coordinated and installed to feed the new and existing buildings.