New construction HVAC, Boulder
Boulder new construction mechanical
Mechanical scope for ground-up projects in Boulder, from load calculations and submittals to startup and closeout.
- Insured
- EPA-certified technicians
- Design-build and plan-and-spec
- 24/7 emergency response
Boulder has some of the most ambitious local climate and electrification goals in Colorado, which shapes how many owners think about their next system. Strict local energy codes shape every new building in Boulder, which pushes projects toward high-efficiency heat pumps, VRF and dedicated outdoor air. When a new building goes up here, we can price the HVAC from plans or design it with your team from schematic design forward.
Boulder project spec sheet
| County | Boulder County |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,400 feet |
| Key areas | Flatiron Park, downtown Pearl Street, Gunbarrel tech and lab buildings and Boulder Junction |
| Project types | Commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, townhomes, custom homes |
| Delivery | Design-build, design-assist, plan-and-spec |
| Systems | RTUs, split systems, VRF, heat pumps, boilers, ERV and DOAS |
New construction in Boulder
Boulder's commercial stock includes tech offices and lab space in Flatiron Park and Gunbarrel, downtown retail and restaurants on Pearl Street, and new mixed-use at Boulder Junction. Active areas include Flatiron Park, downtown Pearl Street, Gunbarrel tech and lab buildings and Boulder Junction.
Every new building in Boulder has to pass inspection, satisfy current energy codes and work for its owner for decades. Custom homes and major remodels in Boulder increasingly go all-electric, pairing cold-climate heat pumps with radiant floors and balanced ventilation. We size systems from loads, not rules of thumb, and coordinate early with the framer, plumber and electrician.
Our new construction scope in Boulder
In design-build we run loads, select systems and lay out ductwork, coordinating with a mechanical engineer of record when stamped drawings are required. In plan-and-spec we price exactly what the documents show.
- Ventilation and exhaust
- Rough and final inspections
- Startup and balancing coordination
- Closeout documents and training
- Multifamily typical unit details
- Load calculations and system selection
- Duct design and equipment layout
- Submittals and RFIs
Process
- Walk or review. A site walk or plan review to understand the building, access and goals
- Proposal. A written scope with equipment, schedule, exclusions and price
- Build. Installation coordinated with your team, the other trades and the building
- Close out. Startup, documentation and a walkthrough with the owner or manager
Site factors in Boulder
- City and county programs have offered support for heat pumps and efficiency upgrades. Offerings change, so we check what is current.
- Rental properties in the city have been subject to SmartRegs energy efficiency requirements for rental housing.
- Historic homes in areas like Mapleton Hill may have boilers, limited duct space and preservation considerations.
Altitude is a design input here. At about 5,400 feet, thinner air reduces combustion and air-side capacity, and we correct equipment selection and gas setup for it on every Boulder project.
We also deliver new construction HVAC in nearby Louisville, Superior, Erie and Broomfield. For the full overview, including our pricing approach, process and common questions, see new construction HVAC in Denver.
Start a new construction HVAC project in Boulder
Send drawings, a scope or a site address in Boulder. We reply with next steps, the information we need and a time for a plan review or site walk, and the scope is in writing before anything is scheduled.
Boulder new construction HVAC questions
Do you build around Flatiron Park and downtown Pearl Street?
Yes. We price and build mechanical packages across Boulder, including Flatiron Park, downtown Pearl Street, Gunbarrel tech and lab buildings and Boulder Junction.
Do you price Boulder projects from plans?
Yes. Send drawings, specification and schedule for your Boulder project and we return a written bid with scope, clarifications and exclusions.
What do we get at closeout?
Startup reports, equipment lists with model and serial numbers, warranty registrations, balancing coordination and owner or facility staff training.
Can you do design-build mechanical?
Yes. We run loads, select systems and lay out ductwork and equipment, coordinating with a mechanical engineer of record wherever stamped drawings are required.
When should we bring you in?
At schematic design for design-build, so equipment space and duct routes are protected, or at bid time for plan-and-spec work.