This design/build project consisted of renovating an existing building into a 30,000-square foot data center. The building had a new 3000-amp service and three new generators, consisting of one 750kW and two 1750kW generators. The building had five new ATS switches, two UPS systems, static transfer switch, a dozen PDU units, and a complete raised floor with an under-floor branch circuit distribution system. Additionally, Kaemmerlen provided voice/data, fire alarm, under-the-floor water detection system and security system.

This massive 233,000 square foot building consisted of 126 luxury loft condominiums. Eight stories tall, this building was “capped” with a rooftop clubhouse structure in order to provide a great amenity for the tenants. The exposed timber construction required a real sensitivity to ensuring our electrical work complemented, rather than distract from, the open conditions. (2) 3000amp services, busduct, and a 150 kW generator provided the infrastructure for the building. Fire Alarm, Voice, CATV, and Security all complimented the modern approach to lighting the tenant and landlord areas.

 

Glazer Distribution Center

Glazer was a design/build project for a facility that operates as a massive distribution center along with a two-story corporate office space located in St. Charles, Mo. The office maintained high-end design consisting of architectural lighting and a state-of-the-art dimming system. Kaemmerlen’s scope also included voice and data, fiber, fire alarm and security systems. The 300,000-square foot warehouse had a backup UPS system, emergency generator and a 4,000-amp service. This distribution center also housed an automated conveyor system that robotically pulled products from the shelves and sent them to assigned trucks for delivery.

Fiserv - Printing Company

The largest commercial printing company project in St. Louis in the last decade, this project was a design/build office/warehouse space for Fiserv Printing Company. The scope of work included a new 3,000 AMP electric service, diesel generator, new fluorescent high bay warehouse lighting, electrical distribution, cable tray system, fire alarm system, office space with architectural lighting and power. Kaemmerlen provided the electrical design and power distribution for multiple large printing presses, bindery equipment, mailroom equipment, laser printers and other owner furnished equipment. The entire warehouse space was heated/cooled through the use of rooftop HVAC units. Kaemmerlen installed more than 1,000 feet of cable tray to support electrical and communication cabling throughout the warehouse/production area, completing the project in an amazing five-month schedule to accommodate the owner’s need to move in quickly.

Visteon

Visteon was a supplier of automotive supplies to the local Chrysler plant. It moved to town and needed to quickly ramp up to full operations. Kaemmerlen’s design/build delivery included meeting the client’s needs for a high performance lighting design and cost-effective electrical distribution. Kaemmerlen worked smart and fast to keep the project on pace. The building also housed a significant conveyor and equipment package, which was integral to Visteon’s functionality.

Delays to starting a project and complications with design are fairly typical with construction. However, the end date had zero flexibility as the team needed to deliver the structure for that year’s fall student arrival. The result was a very compressed construction schedule, on a project that had a lot of complicated design issues. The building was a gut renovation of an existing two story building and involved an addition to increase the square footage dramatically. Multiple restaurants, a student cafeteria, a two story ballroom, and multiple retail and function spaces all happened quick. Added to this, the building is the central hub for the major student media organization, including KSLU (radio), SLUTV (cable) and University News (print). Design input came from a vast array of sources and was quickly assimilated into our fast-paced design/build delivery!

Forest Park Southeast Facility

This project involved the rooftop installation of 3,000 square feet of photovoltaic panels that provided 25,000 watts of power. These panel strings tied into (2) inverters in the main electrical closet to provide a supplement to the building’s electrical usage. Unique for Kaemmerlen was the need to fully comply with the National Recovery Act in terms of the stringent criteria for funded projects.This project involved the rooftop installation of 3,000 square feet of photovoltaic panels that provided 25,000 watts of power. These panel strings tied into (2) inverters in the main electrical closet to provide a supplement to the building’s electrical usage. Unique for Kaemmerlen was the need to fully comply with the National Recovery Act in terms of the stringent criteria for funded projects.

Carondelet Facility

This project involved the rooftop installation of 3,000 square feet of photovoltaic panels that provided 25,000 watts of power. Carefully coordinated to avoid disruption of the ongoing services to the facility’s clients, Kaemmerlen completed the turnkey installation. Included in the project was a kiosk that provided real time data regarding the system’s energy generation and relevant impact on the firm’s carbon footprint.