Creve Coeur school’s special challenge was in making electrical connections

Location: Creve Coeur, Missouri
Services: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Category: Education/day-care center
Area: 18,600 sq. ft.
Software: Bluebeam, COMcheck, HAP 5.11, McQuay Duct Sizer, REVIT

In Creve Coeur’s Higher Ground School, the day care and school were on the lower level and the upper level was office area, which presented a challenge to 3S MEP + Structural in making electrical connections without disrupting service to offices.

Higher Ground schools provide day care for infants and toddlers and educational services through high school. Spaces in the schools include classrooms, Nido rooms for infants from six weeks to 16 months, toddler rooms, children’s houses, kitchenettes, classrooms, restrooms and more.

Electrical designs for the installation and process avoided disrupting the office floor and provided for lighting and power layouts that considered both functionality and energy efficiency. The team conducted load calculations to determine the electrical demand and developed an SLD to illustrate the electrical connections and distribution within the facility.

The layouts complied with NEC codes.

Plumbing designs covered water supply and sanitary waste disposal systems and a grease disposal system for the kitchen. Our primary emphasis revolved around guaranteeing adequate supply, effective drainage, and compliance with plumbing standards and codes. Plumbing fixtures were chosen as appropriate for the varying water and sanitation requirements for the various spaces in the facility.

The HVAC design called for furnaces, a roof top unit, and condensing units with economizer systems for optimal heating, cooling, and ventilation. Wall caps provide efficient air intake and exhaust and maintain proper pressure in each room.

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems were coordinated to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

Throughout the MEP project, strict adherence to the codes was paramount, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and guaranteeing the highest standards of safety and quality.

With all 3S MEP projects, a primary focus is integrating MEP and structural designs with the construction and architectural partners and the end-users to minimize the need for design adjustments or revisions during the construction process. Design teams from 3S MEP actively engage with all stakeholders to identify potential conflicts and optimize overall system layout. Our teams are exceptionally proficient at harmonizing essential building elements for successful outcomes.