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GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

WAKEFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY

B2Q was retained by the MA School Building Authority (MSBA) to provide full new construction commissioning services at Wakefield's new middle school. B2Qs commissioning services include design development and construction document peer review, bidding phase assistance, submittal and shop drawing reviews, pre-functional and functional testing, construction observation, and post-occupancy review services encompassing:

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  • Building Envelope

  • Roofing Systems

  • HVAC Systems

  • Plumbing Systems

  • Electrical Power Systems

  • Voice, Data and Video Systems

  • Life Safety Systems

  • Building Automation and Control Systems

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Market:

Public Sector

Services:

Energy Efficiency and Analysis
Building Systems
Building Commissioning

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The ETIC RCx project was an outstanding success, delivering verified energy savings and operational improvements that exceeded UMass Lowell’s expectations. The project achieved impressive annual cost savings—10% higher than initially projected—while reducing energy intensity by 14% for UMass Lowell’s third-largest utility account.

Beyond cost savings, the initiative delivered significant environmental benefits, cutting annual carbon emissions by 530,000 lbCO2e. Additionally, it enhanced lab safety through robust lab pressurization tracking and the recalibration of all terminal devices.

This success was made possible through the unwavering collaboration between UMass Lowell, B2Q, and NGRID, demonstrating the power of partnership and a shared commitment to cost efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Daniel Abrahamson 
University of Massachusetts Amherst

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