ABOUT Bob
Bob Barrett believes in applying systems thinking to the built environment.
Bob has two decades of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industry. He combines his industry knowledge with a passion for design to provide unique insights into how to tackle issues with his client's mechanical systems.
New construction or renovation; HVAC or plumbing design; onsite power integration or systems design, Bob Barrett can connect the dots and provide a solution.
Services
Free-Agent Engineer - "A consultant to the consultants" providing the following services:
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Site survey and feasibility studies: Meet with the client and ask pointed questions to understand their concerns and expectations. Evaluate the existing systems and assess what can stay, and what needs to be upgraded or replaced. Generate a field report with findings, pictures, and provide recommendations on replacement equipment or alternative systems.
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Troubleshooting and resolution of problems with HVAC and plumbing systems. Barrett Consulting has 20+ years of detailed knowledge and experience with just about every type of HVAC and plumbing equipment that goes into a building. Take advantage of this expertise to help quickly resolve difficult problems.
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Schematic design optimization of HVAC and plumbing systems. The best time to optimize for maximum client value is at the beginning of a project. Let Barrett Consulting assist with a successful project from the start.
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Design review of HVAC and plumbing equipment, layout, controls, etc. Barrett Consulting provides a second pair of eyes that is keenly focused on making sure all components of a system are interacting in the right manner.
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Submittal review: Analyzing submittals can be tricky. The devil is in the details and Barrett Consulting can provide insights into subtle differences in equipment that may prove consequential.
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Training: Understanding HVAC and plumbing fundamentals is key to being able to design systems properly… and to stay out of trouble. Most firms lack a structured training scheme. Barrett Consulting can provide individual or group training, single event or on-going per the client’s requirements.
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Owner's representative services related to:
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Engineering consultation on HVAC and plumbing systems
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Domestic hot water flow analysis, sizing, design, and Local Law 97 impacts
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Troubleshooting of mechanical system problems
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Prefabricated mechanical room design and fabrication
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Cogen or Trigen system assessment and integration
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Building systems integration
