F.J.
Linehan & Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
Specialized Solutions
Areas of design
specialization include:
Administrative/Mixed Use Facilities – We have extensive experience in
the design of offices, conference facilities and general administrative
facilities. Time and again, it has shown that short sighted design
results in dissatisfaction. We design facilities with emphasis on budget
constraints, comfort, efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness. We
work with owners and occupants to determine appropriate levels of building
control and automation. We know that one size doesn’t fit all and our
custom design strategies reflect this belief.
Computer/Telecommunication Facilities – Our capabilities in the design
of building infrastructure for computer/data facilities range from
localized server facilities to building-wide telecommunications facilities
with high density blade servers. Not only does a data facility or server
center represent a significant financial investment, it is often the
lifeblood of an organization. In an ideal world, every server room would
have full systems redundancy, multiple stages of fire protection, and
floor space aplenty. We recognize that most facilities do not fit this
ideal. We work with you to perform a risk assessment and determine the
optimal combination of safeguards, redundancies, and future growth options
that meet your budget constraints and physical space availabilities.
Educational
Facilities – Our experience in classroom/lecture hall design—ranging
from indoor air quality proper lighting design, distance learning
capabilities, audio-visual support, and life-safety considerations to
name a few— has shown time and time again that a short-sighted design
results in a facility that is obsolete before it is even constructed. We
can help you develop a facility that incorporates the long term
environmental and technological needs for a modern classroom.
Indoor air quality/Remedial
Engineering – We offer expert diagnostic and
remedial engineering services to identify and remedy building
deficiencies, including indoor air quality issues. Indoor air quality
issues can be prevalent in both new and old buildings. Sometimes problems
are due to inoperable components, maintenance, or design of ventilation
systems. Other times it is due to the changing use of a building
originally designed for a different application. A case of Building
Related Illness or assumptions of Sick Building Syndrome can
have tremendous cost implications for an organization that depends on the
productivity of its employees. Studies have shown that occupants who are
not comfortable in their work environment are less productive and produce
lower quality results. Facilities directors are met with the challenge
of meeting these requirements while also trying to keep the utility bills
under control. Many of our clients are happily surprised when they
discover that required upgrades often pay for themselves within a few
years in the form of energy conservation, decreased maintenance/repair
costs, and reduced loss of use savings. Often times buildings can take on
major infrastructure upgrades while remaining occupied and fully
functional.
Lab Facilities
- Our experience in lab design ranges from basic chemistry facilities and
multipurpose labs to highly sophisticated labs including clean rooms,
infectious disease isolation rooms, biological testing lab, NMR
facilities, etc.
F.J. Linehan &
Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
18 Washington Street, Suite 304, Canton, MA 02021 Phone: 781.344.8100 x11 • Fax: 781.344.8103
Email:paul@fjlinehan.com