Walker Reid Strategies

Case Study: Conversion of Constant Volume Multi-Zone Air Handler to VAV System

Ventilation ducting and air handling units

Overview This facility improvement measure (FIM) focused on upgrading an outdated constant air volume (CAV), multi-zone air handler into a modern, energy-efficient variable air volume (VAV) system. The conversion was designed and implemented through a collaboration between Siemens and Moses Engineering, culminating in a full set of construction drawings and a customized retrofit strategy. Project […]

Energy Efficiency Pays Off: Section 179D Certification for a New York Multifamily Project

Energy Efficiency

Introduction Energy-efficient construction not only lowers utility bills – it can also unlock significant tax savings. One prime example is a recent multifamily housing and parking garage project in New York, completed in 2022, where the developer partnered with Walker Reid to achieve a Section 179D certification. This collaboration highlights how commercial property owners and […]