Background
From 1970 to 1988 Al Santoro was the principal in charge of design and construction for a regional mechanical contractor with annual billings at that time of $30 million.
In 1989, Santoro Associates, Inc. was formed bringing 20 years of managing the design, construction and commissioning of complex mechanical and electrical systems to architects, developers, building owners and managers.
Services
Services are tailored to each client's needs and may consist of the following activities.
Commissioning programs for LEED and non-LEED projects.
Mechanical and electrical system project management.
Post occupancy commissioning and operational oversight of mechanical and electrical systems.
Procurement and management of engineering design services
Engineering design oversight and administration.
Peer review and pre-bid value engineering for complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Purchasing of mechanical, electrical and process equipment and sub-contractors.
Assistance in the code review and permitting process.
Custom construction management programs to assure the ultimate quality and schedule of individual projects.
Purchasing of laboratory equipment and casework.
Specifying and purchasing building automation systems.
Rehabilitation of existing mechanical and electrical systems.
Negotiating rates with utilities or independent gas and electric power providers.
Providing assessments of alternative energy options.
Capital needs assessments and due diligence reports.