Refresco provided full MEP design services for a new YMCA branch to be located in Denver, NC. The YMCA branch will include Fitness, Aerobic, Gymnasium, and Natatorium areas. HVAC systems will include high performance features such as Demand Controlled Ventilation and Pool Heat Recovery. Bid alternates for the project include a roof-mounted solar thermal hot water heating system.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for a new Pavilion to be constructed at Camp Thunderbird in Fort Mill, SC. The Pavilion will house an outdoor basketball court, climbing wall, and restroom facilities. The Pavilion will become a signature piece and a focal point for many years to come.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the replacement of five air handling units at the Dr. Carlton G. Watkins Center. Three of the systems were upgraded to changeover-bypass from constant-volume reheat systems, with considerable energy savings expected.

The project also entailed the full replacement of the building DDC system. The new controls shall utilize an open protocol system, and will fall in line with the County’s stated goals to have a uniform, remotely accessible operating platform for all their facilities.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the replacement of the Chiller at the Childress Klein YMCA branch in Charlotte, NC. A quick project delivery was essential due to the unexpected failure of the existing chiller. Included with the new chiller design was an upgrade to the refrigerant monitoring and exhaust systems to meet code requirements.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the replacement of a cooling tower and underground condenser water piping serving the Mecklenburg County Criminal Courthouse in Charlotte, NC.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the replacement of the HVAC unit serving the fitness area at the Harris YMCA branch in Charlotte, NC. Active humidity control, heat recovery, and enthalpy economization were features included with the new system to enhance occupant comfort and reduce annual energy usage.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the complete replacement of HVAC systems at the McCrorey YMCA branch in Charlotte, NC. The project involved an upgrade of the main air-handling system from constant-volume multi-zone distribution to a changeover-bypass system. Additionally, the existing hot water heater system was demolished and local, instantaneous water heaters were installed.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the addition of a dehumidification unit for the natatorium at the Siskey YMCA branch in Matthews, NC. The dehumidification unit replaced an existing heating and ventilation unit, and will considerably improve the interior conditions for swimmers in the summer months.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the addition of a micro sand filter for the cooling tower plant at the newly constructed County Courthouse. The filtration system is designed to remove suspended solids from the condenser water loop and improve chiller efficiency.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the addition of heated air curtains for the main entrances at the newly constructed County Courthouse. Security staff located near the entrances has historically complained of cold, drafty conditions due to unwanted infiltration in the winter months. The project added electrical air curtains to provided a heated barrier to block the incoming outside air.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for Lobby renovations at the YMCA Simmons Branch. The Renovations included the addition of outside air to the Lobby to improve occupant comfort.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the replacement of the heating systems at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Charlotte, NC. The existing forced air heating system was replaced with a new, gas-fired radiant heating system to both enhance comfort conditions and reduce the annual energy consumption. Digital thermostatic control with off-hours setbacks were installed to effectively manage the system.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the addition of a dehumidification unit for the natatorium at the Siskey YMCA branch in Matthews, NC. The dehumidification unit replaced an existing heating and ventilation unit, and will considerably improve the interior conditions for swimmers in the summer months.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the replacement of the Chiller at the Childress Klein YMCA branch in Charlotte, NC. A quick project delivery was essential due to the unexpected failure of the existing chiller. Included with the new chiller design was an upgrade to the refrigerant monitoring and exhaust systems to meet code requirements.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the replacement of a cooling tower and underground condenser water piping serving the Mecklenburg County Criminal Courthouse in Charlotte, NC.

Refresco provided full MEP design services for the replacement of the HVAC unit serving the fitness area at the Harris YMCA branch in Charlotte, NC. Active humidity control, heat recovery, and enthalpy economization were features included with the new system to enhance occupant comfort and reduce annual energy usage.