Queens Borough CC - Air Handler Replacement

MFS Consulting Engineers & Surveyor, DPC (MFS) provided professional structural engineering services for the upgrade of existing air handling systems at the Queensborough College campus. The project focused on replacing aging HVAC air handling units in both the Student Union Building and the Services Center Building, which were past their expected useful life and unable to maintain adequate interior conditions. The new energy-efficient variable air volume units were designed to improve air handling performance and accommodate changes to space classifications.

MFS structural team conducted a full-day site visit to visually observe the structural conditions at both the Student Union Building and Services Center Building. Prior to the visit, the team reviewed pertinent documents, including historical drawings and reports.

MFS provided structural design support by reviewing available reports, as-built drawings, and plans. The structural design scope included:

1. • Analysis of existing concrete equipment pads and mechanical room floor framing.
   • Reinforcement of floor framing for new mechanical equipment.
   • Design of new reinforced concrete equipment pads.
   • Analysis and reinforcement of existing structural walls and penetration openings.
   • Design of support brackets and hangers for new equipment and utilities.
   • Analysis of existing roof dunnage (Service Center Building) to support new condensing units and necessary modifications.

MFS finalized the structural design and delivered the necessary construction and bid documents, including specifications and calculations signed by a New York licensed Professional Engineer. The team attended teleconferences with the design team to review DASNY’s comments and provided coordination support.