Systems Supported/Maintained
AMS professionals identify your technical objectives; survey your HVAC
equipment; explore options for maximizing your return on investment; and
present the best solution to meet your needs. AMS is your single-source
provider for supporting and maintaining the following systems:
- HVAC systems
- Boilers—hot water or steam—gas- or oil-fired
- Air and water-cooled chillers—process and comfort cooling
- Cooling towers and heat pumps
- Refrigeration systems
- Data and server rooms
- Process systems and equipment
- Critical and specialty equipment
- Variable frequency drives
- Compressors
- Control systems
Repair and Preventive Maintenance Programs
AMS specializes in preventive maintenance programs—all designed to meet
your specific equipment and budget needs. We will properly service and
maintain your equipment to reduce failure, maintain peak operating efficiency,
and extend the useful life of all your systems.
The scope of each type of program is outlined below. For additional
details, contact your AMS representative.
Preventive Maintenance—Four annual inspections; filter changes;
all materials; one coil cleaning; and one change of belts.
Assured Maintenance—Four annual inspections; filter changes; all
materials; 24-hour full service/full labor; all maintainable items covered.
Test and Inspect—Four annual inspections;
filter changes; report potential problems; repair/replace upon client approval.
Performance Contracting
AMS will provide a preventive maintenance program based on our evaluation of
your system (load calculations, duct/pile distribution, etc.), projected system
performance, and return on investment. Our maintenance and/or repair
services contract (services and costs) will be based on pre-determined
performance numbers.
If you are interested in discussing how an AMS Performance Contract will work
for you and your company, contact your AMS representative.
Engineering
AMS utilizes a total team approach on every type of project and service we
provide. Engineering is a vital part of that team.
As participants in a repair or preventive maintenance program, members of
the AMS engineering team will help ensure maximum usage and optimum performance
of all equipment and systems.
Services performed can include:
- HVAC load calculations
- Duct/pipe distribution design
- Code conformance analysis
- Energy management analysis
- System performance analysis
AMS offers engineering support as an in-house function. Our highly
experienced, professional engineering staff includes 12 graduate engineers—four
of which are registered professional engineers (PEs)— and three CAD
operators. Our in-house engineering department is one of the largest and
most experienced in our industry.
Account (Project) Management
Effective account management is an important part of every repair or preventive
maintenance program. Our in-house account management team works diligently
to ensure that each project or task is completed efficiently, on time or ahead
of schedule, and within or under budget.
Dedicated Account Managers work with our repair/maintenance teams (operations)
to oversee your repair or maintenance activity every step of the way.
Critical account management tasks can include:
- Effective, ongoing communications with clients
- Communications with the AMS operational team
- Cost control
- Project/task responsibility (crew assignments, schedule changes, etc.)
- Project closeout (when applicable)
AMS offers account management support as an in-house function. Members of
our account management staff (Account Managers and other team members) bring a
high level of hands-on and management experience to the job.
Control Systems
AMS is an industry leader in systems control (HVAC, lighting, access, and
others), providing a wide range of professional services, including:
- Energy management
- Network integration (new systems and upgrades)
- Open protocol installation (meeting BACnet and LonMark standards)
- Remote communication
- Controls and equipment maintenance
- Repair/upgrades to pneumatic/electronic control systems
AMS maintains a large in-house control systems department that engineers,
designs, programs, commissions, and installs leading-edge DDC (direct digital
control) systems—controls critical to the energy-efficient management
of any modern HVAC system.
Today, DDC systems play a vital role in optimum energy management and increased
operating efficiency. AMS designs and builds custom DDC panels, installs
DDC systems (new systems and upgrades), and provides remote monitoring and control.
In addition, AMS provides clients with a broad choice of non-proprietary DDC systems,
including Echelon, Honeywell, Distech, Johnson Controls, Trane, and Carrier.
Sheet Metal
AMS maintains a large in-house sheet metal facility operated by a dedicated team
of skilled, professional craftsmen. Sheet metal team members engineer,
design, fabricate, and install ductwork required for all AMS HVAC systems—new
construction and upgrades.
In-house services include:
- Design, engineering, and installation
- In-house duct fabrication
- Tenant finish work
- Air balance
- System modifications and upgrades
- Industrial ventilation
Line capabilities include:
- Plasma cutter
- Large capacity coil line
- Aluminum, galvanized, stainless, and light structural steels
- Specialty welding and fabrication
Our professional sheet metal staff coordinates all activities with field
personnel, project managers, engineers, and others to ensure that the job
is designed to spec, ductwork is properly installed, and the new or upgraded
system will operate efficiently for many years to come.
Plumbing/Pipefitting
AMS maintains a large in-house group of experienced, professional plumbers
and pipefitters. AMS plumbing/pipefitting team members design, install,
and service a variety of systems.
AMS plumbing services/systems include:
- Design, installation, and repair—domestic water systems:
drain; waste and vent; and cast iron, PVC, galvanized, or no-hub
- 24-hour emergency service
- Backflow prevention—certification testing and rebuild
- Full excavation (AMS personnel and equipment)
- Design, installation, and repair—medical gas systems
AMS pipefitting services/systems include:
- Design, installation, and repair—natural gas systems
- Welding—black iron, stainless steel, copper, Victaulic,
or flange piping (compressed air; process; steam; condensate; and high- and
low-pressure piping)
- Design, installation, and repair—large specialty piping projects
The AMS in-house plumbing/pipefitting team supports all AMS core competencies,
giving you a single-source provider for all your facility needs.
