Redefining the Anatomies of Buildings

Our projects reflect an ongoing commitment to sustainable design – design that is commercially viable, optimizes energy consumption, and reduces the building’s carbon footprint.

Our Three Cornerstones

Energy Management

Energy Management has always been a fundamental component of sound operating practices, and this extends directly to Sustainability. Every day we are working with manufacturers, learning and understanding what materials and processes are commercially viable, which translates to the most innovative and current solutions for our clients. The building automation system (BAS) is the key component to any building’s successfully energy management. Water and Energy consumption regardless of source; Hot water, Steam, Natural gas, Hydro, Solar, holistically determine the efficiency of a building. By carefully integrating and monitoring a building’s mechanical and electrical components, energy consumption can be minimized

Energy Modeling

Energy Modeling has become an indispensable tool in determining the best and most cost-effective solutions regarding building components. At Opresnik Engineering Consultants Inc. we utilize the latest modeling software to predict consumption costs, value engineering, energy efficiencies and assist with life cycle cost analysis. Energy modeling can be used effectively during the design process to predict a building’s annual energy consumption and multiple iterations can refine the design to maximize energy efficiency. Similarly, on existing buildings, energy audits and subsequent modeling can be utilized to implement operational changes and equipment upgrades to reduce energy consumption.

Commissioning

Commissioning is a systematic process of verifying and ensuring that all building systems perform interactively and in accordance with the consultant’s design intent and the owner’s requirements for maintenance and operation. This is achieved by starting the process in the design phase, documenting the design intent, continuing through construction, acceptance, and the warranty period with actual verification of performance. While the pre-functional and functional testing of mechanical and electrical equipment is imperative, the commissioning of the building automation system (BAS) is paramount to the successful substantial completion of any building. Opresnik Engineering Consultants Inc. is an active member of the Building Commissioning Association (BCxA). Opresnik Engineering Consultants Inc. has long standing agreements with Drycore in Quebec and Sundawn in Vancouver for additional staff support as required for site visits and commissioning of projects in Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta. All other locations are served exclusively by OECI in-house. For all commissioning projects in QC, BC and AB, OECI staff remains lead and prime contact (on and offsite) – Drycore and Sundawn provide secondary staff for commissioning.

Other Services

OECI is well versed in the areas of Re-commissioning and Retro-commissioning, which apply to preexisting buildings and projects.

Re-commissioning involves examining the existing building components and effectively restores the operation of the building to its original design. Retro-commissioning identifies opportunities for cost savings and improved energy efficiency.

Why Us?

Here at OECI, we are committed to creating a sustainable future with green building practices. Since our founding in 2006, we have continuously pushed the the boundaries surrounding sustainability, expanding steadily since then. 25-plus years of experience related to Heating Ventilation, Air-conditioning Systems, Refrigeration and Building Automation Systems (BAS) allow OECI to be forerunner in the fields ranging from design and conceptualization to onsite commissioning. As a member of both the Canadian Green Building Council and the United States Green Building Council, OECI is capable of and has certified many projects under both organizations. Net Zero and Zero Carbon projects are both quintessential elements of our portfolio, helping quell the global carbon crisis. To cap it off, LEED projects and facilitation is another facet of our company, and a major part of ensuring initiatives are sustainable and efficient. Currently, OECI is facilitating projects under the CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Program.