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This is a provocative question that no HVAC contractor wants to hear asked about them specifically. 

Of course they benefit when your equipment fails.  The important question is how much is your equipment failing, and why is this happening ? 

BrightBuild Audit programs quickly identify anomalies, overspending, and root cause of equipment failures against your PM costs, the internal costs of managing and paying for the services. 

Causes and solutions offered by contractors are often hard to understand.  BrightBuild brings this information forward from the cloudy veil of technical jargon in a manner that quickly empowers facility managers with the reports they need to hold service providers accountable to your standards. 

ASHRAE has been collecting every conceivable type of information for over 130 years specific to improving  the way we build and care for buildings. Every building in every municipality in North America is build  according to ASHRAE Standard 90.1.  Information from hundreds of thousands of case studies has been carefully collated to provide the best information possible on the proper way to care for and protect building HVAC equipment. 

BrightBuild combines local industry conditions against ASHRAE standards in comparison to the services you have received to develop a successful plan to capture savings and efficiencies.  Once implemented  the life of your equipment can be extended while your energy costs immediately go down.  

Simply replacing parts and equipment during a system failure is often a symptomatic response to a root problem that  can have many financial side effects. It is expensive, and the only way to protect your company finances is to create an un-specified fund that you hope will be enough each year. 

Reactive service is expensive,  rarely providing insight or action beyond the repair itself. 

BrightBuild Service Audits provide expert analysis against your expenditures and system performance, confirming one of two possibilities:

• Your contractor has done an excellent job and you are in good hands

                              OR

• Further investigation should be performed to ensure corrections are made in the way your system receives care and repair. 

BrightBuild consultants can meet with your team directly at your facility and clearly outline the processes we use in our audit and improvement plans to create a solid plan for your service and sustainability planning. This ensures the mechanical engineering for your facility has been optimized to maximum performance

BrightBuild sustainability planning supports your buildings and your contractors with tools, training and support to get your facility services programs aligned with your carbon neutral goals 

The EFFECT of this planning and process against fund performance on REIT portfolios is powerful, stabilizing fund performance by cost avoidance processes proven as effective by ASHRAE. 

Contact us today to schedule a meeting where we can show you how to begin immediately reducing your operating expenses.  

Carbon Planning  strategies can only succeed with properly designed sustainability programs that take into consideration the real costs of ownership: The LIfecycle. Preventive Maintenance has long been treated as a commoditized service, with ownershiup groups seeking to control OPEX with price based RFP initiatives. ownership

THE PROBLEM

Contractors and Engineers naturally gravitate towards technologies and manufacturers they have a proven history with.  While this behavior does have some benefits, it often limits clients to  technology and equipment  selections that benefit the installer first, and the the end user second.  

Selecting equipment that takes into consideration the OPEX investment required to run it for the duration of it's lifecycle is critically important. 

BrightBuild works with your team to expand your knowledge and develop pre-planning for these large projects  that respects the structure of your business and communicates your options in a language that makes sense to your people.

 We do this through a proprietary process that covers every aspect of product and system selection against the costs it will take to operate and maintain your new system over it's lifecycle. 

Engineers, contractors, subtrades, installers, warranty and operational support are all collated into a series of options that guarantee the best value for every dollar spent

When reviewing options and different ideas for re-configuring your business, it is always assuring to connect with businesses and teams who have gone before. 

BrightBuild works with your team to create process management benchmarks directly driven  

from businesses who have gone before you.

We work with our network to match your team members with similar teams in your industry who have already completed the type of work you need to complete. 

The end result of this behavior is increased satisfaction, proactive cost avoidance strategies and an expanded pool of products and service providers that can present options  on your behalf. 

BrightBuild maintains a dynamic relationship with multiple government agencies and organisations who provide grant and incentive dollars to help with your project. 

With the dissolution of the Save on Energy program most contractors are unfamiliar with the existence of these funds, or how to access them.   

BrightBuild works diligently to maintain a database of active and tangible grant and incentive organizations , and ensures we have completed all the training and activities necessary to select, apply for and qualify for this funding.  

Once we have  verified your needs, working directly with your people to plan for your equipment replacement/retrofit project, we select and apply for these funds on your behalf, using the correct procedures and timelines to save you every dollar possible in your project. 

In most cases, where a large replacement of an item like a Chiller is required, businesses have not received the input and support from their contractors and engineering partners far enough in advance to plan adequate reserve funding . of theIn truth, optimizing the performance of yoru critical systems can capture much ofthe funding needed to facilitate capital modernization strategies- On time and on budget 

Strategic OPEX planning is a proven method of cost avoidance in Capital modernization planning. 

We have aligned our consulting model with a database of agile lenders who can work with you to create a plan that makes financial sense and works for your business model. 

BrightBuild develops detailed  financial proposals that identify the comparisons and cost benefits of financing your large capital project. In many cases, the right technology matched with the right financial plan provides ROI threshold performances that exceed conventional capital investments. 

• How can I find out if financing is good for my business ? 
• How do we know if the equipment recommended by our contractor and engineer is the best option?
• How can we initiate a BrightBuild project management proposal ? 

Your mechanical equipment has an engineered lifespan that has been verified by the Manufacturer and ASHRAE guidelines. This information is readily available in the industry, but rarely used except in the context of informing you it is time to spend money on new equipment.

By understanding the lifespan and performance characteristics of your mechanical equipment you can accomplish several things, the most important being having verifiable information to plan your Maintenance and Repair budgets accurately. 

BrightBuild offers a full suite of preventive maintenance contract documentation that is designed to protect the end user while holding your Contractor accountable to performance levels that benefit your business first.  

Your BrightBuild team member can provide a correctly assembled maintenance tasking program for every piece of equipment in your facility based on the age, make, model and use of your system components.  This information helps your understand the correct level of attention your equipment requires to prevent breakdowns and failures while controlling your energy costs. 

ASHRAE TC 7.8 has been analyzing owning and operating costs for facilities like yours for over a century.  This essential sub-committee  has identified 8 Major cost centers that house the expenses you incur on an annual basis to run your mechanical systems.   Most businesses do not use this tool in understanding these costs. 

BrightBuild can quickly provide you with a detailed understanding of your ACTUAL costs for the care of your mechanical systems using proprietary reporting that is easy to understand. We collect all the data from your business and show you the actual costs you are incurring operating your equipment. 

This reporting brings great efficiency to your decision making and selection process made in the solicitation and procurement of HVAC preventive maintenance programs. 

BrightBuild  assesses the age of your equipment, the average costs and lifecycle data associated with running it and help you develop the right level of PM to protect your facility, keep your people comfortable and save money. 

• What us the right level of service for our equipment ? 
• Are ALL INCLUSIVE contracts worth the money ? What contractors are good at offering these agreements ? 
• What if our equipment has exceeded its lifecycle, do we have to change it ? 
• How do we arrange an audit of our equipment ? 

How do you know if this is a true statement for your business ?  

Ask yourself one simple question: "Did I buy on Price ?"

Water Treatment and Management is the most commoditized service you purchase for your facility. 

Many of our clients have made assumptions with the coverage and services purchased in shortfall agreements that cause damage and energy waste in their facilities. 

 Matching equipment and performance specifications to your water treatment services ensures protection and operational stability, preventing premature failure of your equipment, piping, pumps, valves and instrumentation.  

BrightBuild develops a water treatment profile that matches the needs of your unique facility, the equipment you own, the water conditions in your municipality and how these variables effect your bottom line. A specific engineered profile is created for your business that identifies the correct treatment, materials, frequency of service and costs you should budget to protect your equipment from damage and guarantee performance. 

BrightBuild works with your team to select the right water treatment provider for your needs, helping you develop the right systems and techniques to manage performance and ensure your systems are protected. 

BrightBuild researches energy savings measures that adjust how you process water systems perform with a potential to add over 25% in energy performance potential just from how you treat your water. 

We work together with ecosystem players to vet and implement new technologies and solutions that have a proven track record for reliability, energy savings and sustainability for your business. 

In the early part of the 2000's, Ontario saw a large investment in socialized incentive programs that were offered to building owners to upgrade their building mechanical systems with automation and controls. These upgrades were  designed to reduce energy expenditures and prolong equipment life. 

When properly installed and configured, building automation systems could often cut energy costs in half through simple but important control of heating and cooling equipment servicing a building. 

A recent and controversial statistic showed that when surveyed,   almost 45% of all installed systems procured during this time period are either partly or wholly inoperative. 

Many companies cited a lack of available support and access to  services from the Automation community, who were primarily focused on installation projects rather than less lucrative service agreements.  Poor training, unreliable service, and limited understanding of the capabilities of how these systems could benefit the OPEX profile of these businesses led to a statistical failure of the incentive programs. 

Do you have an Automation system ?  How do you know if it is actually configured in a manner that saves you money. Is it in fact COSTING YOU MONEY ??

BrightBuild can help !

Over the next 5 years, in most cases, the Building Automation you either own, or are about to purchase will be extinct.  Companies like Honeywell, who invented the Building Automation concept, have begun to entirely depart from the conventional method of selecting and installing automation products in facilities. 

This is because of massive changes in the industry standards that now see almost every piece of HVAC equipment you have in your building,;from the tiniest valve or actuator up to a 2000 ton chiller are all installed with IP ready communication ports that will remove the need for the old style of system.

Most municipalities have legislation in place that demands some sort of control features on any equipment that either directly or indirectly uses energy. 

Older systems require expertise and proprietary technology installed in stand alone computers that are added to your system. Some require extensive training and support to manage your systems.

The new systems are all as easy to run as an open APK application on your smartphone.

 Yes, there will still need to get professionals to help with important tasks, however over 75% of the training, know-how and support that was traditionally purchased through expensive controls contractors can now be performed by easy to use menu driven applications. These apps can be downloaded, configured and used easily by your staff members with a significant reduction in the OPEX resources necessary to achieve good performance. 

The industry does not like this fact, and many companies have worked harder on decrying this factual reality than they have in growing and innovating with the times. 

BrightBuild provides the support, navigation and insight you need to plan your facility automation plans. Our teams will educate your ecosystem team members in how to translate estimates and service offerings into a format that is easy to understand, helping you to invest in the right system for your facility, or facilities. 

Fact: Purchasing automation services without a financial analysis of your business can cost you money rather than save it.  

Contractors often become experienced at recommending what they are familiar with , rather than helping you find a system that meets your needs. 

BrightBuild uses proprietary systems and tools to analyze and collate information from every cost center in your business that can benefit from your automation systems.  Our technology roadmap programs provide insight and support  to help navigate your way through legislation, safety, installation, operation and cost savings relative to your unique facility and it's needs.  

Contact BrightBuild today to speak to one of our experienced professionals about building automation. We will analyze your facility and research your needs to match you with the right system and qualify the right proffessionals to install, commission and manage your system.