Astellas Pharma US, Inc. the U.S. affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. is a company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products. The Astellas team worked with MB Real Estate, Smithgroup Architects, WMA Engineers and Power Construction to design and construct this new US corporate headquarters. Located in Glenview, Illinois, the facility houses nearly 3,000 people and incorporates a number of energy-efficient and sustainable design features including: high-efficiency mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment, geothermal heating/cooling, energy recovery, recycled content materials, low-flow plumbing fixtures and high-efficiency lighting. The project has achieved a LEED-NC Gold rating.
E Cube provided LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning services. The scope of work included mechanical, electrical, controls, fire protection, fire alarm and plumbing systems. Commissioning concluded with an integrated systems (blackout) test.
Key E Cube services for this project
- OPR and BOD document review
- Design document review
- Commissioning Spec and Plan
- Submittal review
- Pre-functional procedures
- Contractor startup and testing review
- Functional performance testing
- Integrated Systems (Blackout) Test
- O&M Manuals & Training Program review
- Commissioning Report & Systems Manual
- Warranty Phase review