Automation and Controls

Equipment and controls working together 

Our Approach

• Integrated Systems: We specialize in bringing different technologies together. We design control narratives that communicate smoothly across operations and provide hands-on control integration.
• Fine-Tuned Controls: Leveraging PLC technologies, we ensure robust automation and coordination within industrial processes. Our strength lies in designing controls that work exactly as needed. With advanced programming and VFD expertise, we ensure systems operate with pinpoint accuracy.
• User-Friendly Technology: We make technology approachable. Our expertise in sensors and intuitive HMI interfaces ensures monitoring and controls are intuitive and straightforward for operators.
• Security, Insight, and Performance: Our commitment to cybersecurity, data analysis, and continuous improvement keeps operations secure and optimized.

Machine Design

Crafting custom solutions with precision

Our Approach

• Custom Machinery and Equipment: We design special-purpose machinery, material handling systems, and assembly equipment that improve throughout, repeatability and quality.
• Machine Safety: We identify hazards and develop equipment modifications, guarding, and coordinated safety controls to reduce risk for operators and maintenance staff.
• Equipment Modifications and Retrofits:We adapt machinery to changing operating needs and replace aging or obsolete components, helping clients reduce downtime risk and extend equipment life.
• Reverse Engineering: Missing drawings don't mean starting from guesswork. We capture existing machinery in detailed digital models to design replacement parts and modifications with confidence in how they will fit and function.
• Design Analysis and Verification: We assess how equipment responds to operating loads, using the results to refine design and reduce uncertainty before fabrication and installation.
• Fabrication and Implementation Support: We support the journey from design through fabrication, installation, commissioning and startup, with training and handover support for the people operating and maintaining the equipment.

Building Performance

Optimizing spaces for healthier environments Building performance integrates energy management practices throughout an organization and within its day-to-day and long-term decision making.

Our Approach

• Program Support: Engaging clients holistically, we analyze their energy usage, establish benchmarks, and provide recommendations on organizational targets and approaches to align with broader greening strategies and commitments.
• Buildings Engineering: Our multi-disciplined engineering team supports new construction and deep energy retrofits to meet desired energy performance targets—ranging from conventional measures (advanced HVAC systems replacement), energy audits, and renewable energy systems (solar PV and geothermal).
• Energy Modelling: Our engineering and facility program experience, combined with energy modelling software including RETScreen Expert (learn about how EastPoint uses RETScreen Expert, enables us to simulate building energy and GHG performance. We can then quantify opportunities such as changing equipment scheduling and systems improvements.
• Commissioning and Recommissioning: Our Cx and ReCx Providers connect clients’ sustainability goals to energy efficiency improvements, such as upgrading HVAC systems and optimizing building automation systems.

Building Envelope

Protecting your building’s ultimate performance

Walls, roof, windows, doors, and foundations—when properly designed, installed, and tested—form a critical barrier between a building’s indoor and outdoor environments. A durable envelope addresses risks of unwanted heat, air, and moisture transfer. Without diligent oversight throughout project design and construction, these benefits are often compromised or missed.

Our Approach

We bring together our building science, design, and construction experts to manage the envelope as an integral part of a building’s overall performance.

• Understand performance requirements: We confirm the goals for the building and envelope relating to energy efficiency, durability, sustainability, and occupant comfort.
• Design to local environment: We factor in local weather patterns, temperature fluctuations, humidity levels, and precipitation, tailoring the building envelope's design and specifying proven materials for optimal performance.
• Integrate systems: Building systems may be working harder and less efficiently than needed if an envelope is not meeting its designed intent. We seek to eliminate inefficiencies in the building envelope during design and construction.
• Be involved early and often: Whether we’re involved as designer or as independent commissioning provider (BECx), we seek to be involved as early as pre-design to help meet the owner’s project requirements. We’re involved with drawings, specifications, and shop drawings throughout design and tender phases, as well as construction phase and testing.

Sustainability

Reducing carbon footprint, minimizing waste, and conserving natural resources

More than ever before, clients are recognizing the importance of adopting sustainable practices that benefit both industry and society.

Our Approach

• Simplify a path forward: Accredited in LEED, Green Globes, Fitwel, BOMA Best, Zero Carbon, and WELL rating systems, our team is passionate about all things sustainability. We help clients navigate the complex regulatory and technical environment to understand their options and make informed decisions.
• Factor in the full carbon lifecycle: We consider the entire life cycle of buildings and portfolios, from reducing the carbon footprint of materials in new building construction (embodied carbon), through to ongoing strategies to achieve healthier and more efficient operations, lowering carbon impact.
• Establish, execute and evaluate: We’re there to help facilitate sustainability strategies and goals, establish metrics for tracking progress, and engage stakeholders to build support for initiatives such as net zero, carbon neutral, and zero waste.

Climate Change Resiliency

Developing proactive strategies and adaptable design Climate resilience demands a united effort. We integrate infrastructure, policies, and design interventions when providing recommendations to combat anticipated climate impacts. This way, we can build sustainable, resilient communities for the future.

Our Approach

• Understand user needs: We meet with stakeholders to incorporate insights and experiences, to confirm overarching goals for site infrastructure, and to understand top priorities—not only for today, but for the long-term.
• Assess the situation: We conduct thorough assessments, analyzing climate risks and vulnerabilities through on-site visits and data analysis. This informs resilient design strategies and infrastructure development.
• Collaborate for solutions: We facilitate multidisciplinary teams to develop adaptive design and infrastructure solutions that integrate user input, including high-level and detailed costing as required. This ranges from conceptual to detailed design, from single properties through to multi-site portfolios.
• Focus on feasibility: We integrate user input, from initial conceptualization to detailed costing, so that recommendations are viable and align with user requirements, broader policies, and budget realities.