Eric Dennett

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About Eric Dennett

Experienced senior mechanical designer with a strong background in sizing and design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems in new and existing medical, commercial, educational (k-12 and higher ed) and residential buildings. Solid team collaboration experience with architects, owners, and all project team members. Excellent coordination skills with other building system trades. Sharp problem solving ability. Experience with projects seeking LEED certification. Strong working knowledge of mechanical building codes and regulations including NFPA, ASHRAE, State plumbing codes and AIA Guidelines for Hospitals. Design responsibilities include sizing,design & coordination of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems within Revit, proposal writing assistance, preparation of specifications and opinions of probable costs, heating/cooling load calculations, energy analysis, sizing and selection of equipment, site visits to document existing conditions, smoke control calculations in atriums, stair pressurization and smoke proof enclosure applications, solar studies to demonstrate building shading impact on neighboring buildings. Construction responsibilities include review and processing of shop drawings/submittals, construction observation reports, and construction coordination meetings. Technically skilled in the application of the following software: · Revit · Trane Trace 700 · Microsoft Office Suite · Several vendor selection programs