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California State University, San Marcos | Administrative Building HVAC Upgrades | San Marcos, California
DPR and design-build partner CPC Architects delivered a full mechanical and electrical modernization of the campus Administrative Building, ensuring long-term reliability and improved system performance. The modernized systems now provide improved operational efficiency, resilience and code compliance across this essential campus building.
Partners
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Client California State University, San Marcos
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Design Team CPCArchitects
Cost and Schedule Efficiencies Exceed Client Expectations
We recognize the DPR team’s strong performance on the CSU San Marcos Admin Building HVAC project. The work was completed on schedule and within budget, with added cost efficiencies that returned a credit to the client. The proactive closeout ensured a smooth, well-coordinated transition. Overall, the project was well executed, and we appreciate the team’s commitment to a positive outcome.
Dayle Imlay, CCM, SSHO, QCM, OCMI
California State University, San Marcos
Critical Systems Retrofit and Replacement Scopes
Mechanical scope included retrofitting multiple existing air-handling units with new fans and coils, upgrading the chilled water and heating hot water systems, and replacing aging split systems, pumps, fan-coil units and associated controls. These improvements enhanced building comfort, energy efficiency and maintainability.
Electrical upgrades included installing a new 600 kW/750 kVA generator, replacing the existing transformer and UPS, and installing new power distribution to support the modernized HVAC systems. The electrical work increased system redundancy and ensured stable, code-compliant power infrastructure for the building’s critical operations.
Fire alarm enhancements included installing new duct smoke detectors, replacing outdated devices throughout the facility, and conducting full system testing to achieve a successful final inspection and improve overall life-safety performance
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