Bruce E. Brooks & Associates Consulting Engineers (BBA), an MEP engineering firm, announced the formation of Brooks + Wright Commissioning, a NEBB-certified firm dedicated to verifying that building systems function effectively. Headed by Bruce E. Brooks, PE, LEED AP, and William A. Wright, LEED AP, ASHRAE CPMP, NEBB BSCP, the new firm will offer technical building commissioning for new construction and renovations, retro-commissioning for existing buildings and LEED-fundamental and enhanced commissioning.
With more than 14 years of direct industry experience in building commissioning and retro-commissioning, Wright is well-qualified to lead a team of skilled professionals. BD+C
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