Fallston High School Systemic Renovation

As the prime consultant, BKM provided MEP design services for the systemic renovations to Fallston High School, a multi-story, 233,500-square-foot high school constructed in the 1970’s.

The facility contains classrooms, a library, cafeteria, gymnasium, and administrative offices to support over 1,000 students and staff members. The project included the replacement of all major mechanical equipment within the building including two new 380-ton water cooled magnetic bearing chillers, high efficiency condensing boilers with conversion from oil to gas, new chilled, condenser and heating water pumps, multiple air handling unit replacements as well as replacement of all VAV terminals and associated ductwork in each classroom.

Electrical modifications included an electrical service upgrade, new LED lighting throughout the school, as well as design to meet the MEMA requirements for emergency shelters which included the addition of a 900 KW generator. The work provided all new mechanical equipment for the entire building to improve operation and efficiency, to meet the current MDE standards and most importantly to enhance the educational environment within the school facility. Additionally, the utilization of the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program through this project resulted in HCPS receiving an incentive check for $249,000.