Archive for 2019
Global Facility Solutions is pleased to announce its partnership with the Damascus United Methodist Church to help with their development of a long-term facility capital improvement plan. Selected through a competitive process, GFS provided Damascus UMC with a complete audit of their facility located in Damascus, MD. After conducting an engineering feasibility study, GFS developed a capital equipment upgrade plan. The enhanced HVAC system will improve efficiency and reliability so that Damascus UMC can focus on what they do best…
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Intern Lexi Wittstadt is spending her third summer working at Global Facility Solutions. A rising sophomore, Lexi studies Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, where she is in the College Park Scholars Program. As a student in the Environment, Technology and Economy program, she’s working on her practicum by applying what she’s learned about the complex issue of global sustainability to the built environment. “My work with the Energy Star program and commissioning buildings to be more efficient is a…
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Hidden Energy Losses During an energy audit conducted in an elementary school classroom, pictures were taken with an everyday camera and an infrared thermal camera. The first image does not provide any indication of an issue with the thermal barrier above the ceiling fan. However, the blue portion of the thermal image clearly shows an area where the insulating factor is greatly reduced. The lack of insulation increases energy costs while causing cold drafts and comfort issues. Learn more about…
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Global Facility Solutions proudly celebrates International Women in Engineering Day. GFS Electrical Designer Melissa Sites is helping to #TransformTheFuture by mentoring intern Lexi Wittstadt. In her third summer of interning at GFS, Lexi is a rising sophomore studying Bioengineering at the University of Maryland. #INWED19
Global Facility Solutions recently completed Commissioning Agent Services for Johns Hopkins Medicine’s new Green Spring Station Pavilion III. The GFS team performed fundamental commissioning of the HVAC systems and controls to verify and document that energy-related systems were installed, calibrated and performing according to the design intent and the owner’s project requirements.
Our Office Manager Carol Parker was delighted to greet a very special visitor. Warrior Canine Connection brought Hampton the service dog by to share how the organization helps veterans to recover from the stress of combat.
Global Facility Solutions has openings for Electrical Engineers and Mechanical Engineers at our Columbia, MD office. GFS provides a fun but professional team environment that encourages personal growth and development. We offer flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package. Check out our open positions here: Employment Opportunities If you meet all of the minimum requirements we would love to hear from you. Serious applicants only (no recruiters).
Global Facility Solutions is pleased to continue working with Jones Lang LaSalle at 700 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC. GFS will provide engineering design, contractor bidding and construction administration services to replace the building’s emergency generator.
Did you know? Energy audits can determine how much energy your facility uses, diagnose problem areas and identify ways to make your building more energy efficient. Global Facility Solutions is pleased to conduct energy facility audits for the following new clients: Healthy Neighborhoods, Our Lady of Good Counsel and Tax Analysts.
Global Facility Solutions proudly celebrates #SmallBusinessWeek. Our founder and president Robert Calloway established GFS in 2006 when he saw a need for independent and objective solutions to problems plaguing building owners. GFS has successfully grown from a one-person business to a growing multi-employee firm serving Fortune 500 companies and federal, state and local agencies nationwide.
