Ross & Baruzzini

Ross & Baruzzini’s Commissioning Group manages the process of verifying that all building systems perform interactively according to the design intent and the Owner’s operational requirements.  We offer the necessary blend of operational and technical expertise to help our clients protect their investment. By taking an integrated, teamwork-focused approach to commissioning, we are able to work collaboratively with all project stakeholders to ensure that building systems function as intended at the completion of a project. We also embrace the ideal that our role as your Commissioning agent is to prevent problems, not simply document them It’s just the way we operate.

Design solutions that support effective and efficient electrical usage pay long-lasting dividends to our clients. Ross & Baruzzini works closely with clients to assure that the finished project meets their goals and is flexible, economical and easy to maintain. Our electrical engineering group is extremely diversified, having expertise in low-voltage systems to medium voltage distribution.  We can guide our clients in nearly all aspects of electrical engineering.  Our clients' interests are paramount in our approach, and we're committed to exceeding their expectations in the areas of life safety, economics, functionality, maintainability, aesthetics and comfort.

Our Emergency Preparedness planning team has developed emergency response plans for a wide variety of public and private sector agencies throughout the United States. Our services touch every aspect of emergency management planning and operations—from situational awareness and incident response, to resource tracking and consequence management. Our integrated, comprehensive approach enhances an emergency manager’s capability to meet routine security challenges, natural and man-made disasters as well as larger-scale incidents. Our team develops and conducts all training and exercises in full compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).

Building on more than 60 years of success in the construction industry, Ross & Baruzzini's energy consulting services cover the entire spectrum of the built environment. Our staff includes professionals with both engineering and contracting experience with extensive knowledge in design, construction, finance, and commissioning. This depth of knowledge equips us to take a holistic approach to every energy project, ensuring that our clients achieve the successful outcomes they seek. Our experience across a broad range of building types, equipment, and systems keeps us focused on maximizing the owner's return on investment. Some of our specialty services include Energy Auditing, Facility Condition Assessments, Energy Conservation Funding and Incentives, Renewable Energy Consulting, Energy Master Planning, Environmental Analysis, and Engineering services for Performance-Based Contracting.

Ross & Baruzzini is dedicated to preserving and protecting life, as well as, protecting other valuable assets including data storage, property, critical operations, and irreplaceable historical items. Ross & Baruzzini is a leader in the industry for providing coordinated, cost-effective, code compliant, and appropriate integrated fire protection and safety solutions in the built environment. Our team works closely with code officials, building owners, and end-users to develop systems that meet the fire and life safety expectations for even the most complex facilities through design, construction, and final acceptance testing.

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Ross & Baruzzini’s healthcare planners develop strategies to assist healthcare organizations succeed and achieve their goals. The firm’s approach includes architectural, engineering, medical technology and equipment specialists to create comprehensive plans for new, expanded or renovated healthcare facilities. Services include existing condition assessments, definition of needs, space program development, and preparation of test-fit floor plan alternatives with a focus on addressing critical process workflow, staffing optimization and code compliance issues while establishing “basis-of-design” documents for subsequent design phases. Operational, strategic and financial components are included to access both current and future needs.

Ross & Baruzzini is a leader in the planning and engineering of advanced information technology systems. Our approach applies systems engineering principles to the specialized world of information technology systems. We provide a comprehensive array of IT services, including technology strategic planning, capacity planning, information security, systems selection, knowledge engineering, change management, and asset and life-cycle management. Our experts understand how these systems fit precisely within the existing business model and operations. We plan, design, and deliver cost-effective IT solutions that provide an owner with the most current information technology advancements.

Now part of Ross & Baruzzini, Mitchell Planning and Genesis Planning together create the nation’s largest provider of medical equipment planning, procurement and installation management services. Our consultants have planned over 1,000 projects with an equipment value over 5 billion dollars.  We provide a true consulting solution that serves both the design team and the hospital owner utilizing the most comprehensive database in the industry combined with our vast REVIT and BIM capabilities. Medical equipment is multifaceted with a vast set of product options that require specifications, sourcing, expediting and coordination of installation. With Mitchell and Genesis, you get total accountability for medical equipment – from project inception to occupancy.

It is Ross & Baruzzini's passion to create comfortable environments while minimizing energy use. Our mechanical engineering professionals complete engineering, consulting, design, construction document creation, and construction administration services in the fields of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and fire protection. We analyze and design mechanical systems which complement, not complicate the Architect’s vision and the Owner’s long-term needs. Maintainability, reliability and efficiency are at the core of our philosophy.

Ross & Baruzzini's team of plumbing engineers and designers are well versed in the trends for sustainable design developing coordinated, sustainable, cost-effective, and appropriate systems that are easy to maintain and operate. We provide complete engineering, consulting, design, construction document creation, and construction administration services in the fields of water, gas, drainage, and specialty systems. Our engineers and designers are among the best in the industry and excel at the most complex and challenging plumbing projects ranging from critical healthcare applications to the most sophisticated laboratory grade research systems.

Ross & Baruzzini brings critical program management skills necessary for effective project implementation, including cost estimating, budgeting, phasing, and construction packaging. We've served numerous major facilities in this role, providing assistance to assure that infrastructure, network, and IT systems projects are effectively integrated into ongoing development/construction programs. We have integrated our staff seamlessly into client organizations around the world to maintain systems and operations continuity, working to refresh existing systems and platforms while providing the framework for the next generation of system technology. Our construction management services include construction administration, contract management, on-site inspections, detailed testing requirements, and final acceptance reports to the owner.

Ross & Baruzzini has a proven track record of improving the operations for our clients existing buildings. Our Retro-Commissioning (RCx) process is straight forward and focuses on improving operations, saving costs, and securing funding mechanisms to implement the work. We assess every facility top to bottom, reviewing the performance and configuration of all the living systems in the building to develop a compressive list of improvement measures with clear scopes of work, implementation costs, operational savings, and return on investment. During implementation, we manage for success through our proven construction administration, systems commissioning, and measurement/verification processes. Throughout the project, we utilize streamlined tools, provide clear communication, and engage all stake-holders to ensure our clients' goals and expected outcomes are achieved.

The security systems design and engineering phase of a project works to translate the established security program into a fully coordinated and constructible design package. It is key that that design package focuses on the security needs of the facility on day one, while delivering the flexibility to adapt, expand, and maintain compatibility with the technologies of tomorrow.  Functioning as a member of the project design team, we focus on the integration of physical and electronic security systems to ensure that they are in harmony with the building aesthetics, design approach, and operational mission of the facility.  We specialize not only in the design and specification of security systems, but in the development of supportive infrastructure and coordination with other systems and trades, including architecture, structure, MEP, fire detection and suppression, information technology, lighting, door hardware, vertical transportation, and others.  The end result is a coordinated, turn-key security system that has been designed and implemented in concert with the overall project.

Sustainability is part of Ross & Baruzzini's DNA. Since our inception, we have been focused on improving the comfort and health of building occupants, while protecting and enhancing our natural environment. Our mission is to provide long-term value for our clients through delivering comprehensive sustainability design and consulting strategies that are backed by thorough analysis. In our view, sustainability must be pursued in an integrated, cost effective, functional, and client centered way. Our expertise with Building Information Modeling (BIM), energy analysis, renewable energy, daylighting harvesting, water conservation, and life-cycle cost analysis allows us to accomplish all of our client’s sustainability goals. In addition to our core sustainable approach, Ross & Baruzzini offers specialized services such as LEED Consulting, Sustainability Master Planning, Design Peer Review, Renewable Energy Design and Consulting, Environment Analysis, and Energy Services.

Ross & Baruzzini is a leader in the planning and engineering of advanced telecommunication systems. Our approach applies systems engineering principles to the world of wired and wireless technology. We provide a comprehensive array of telecommunication systems engineering services, including master planning, predictive modeling and infrastructure engineering, telephony/radio/WiFi/Cellular/Trunk Radio/Paging/Notification systems design and selection, performance and operation parameters, and asset and life-cycle management. Our experts understand how these systems fit precisely within the day-to-day normal, critical, and emergency communications as well as how to apply the correct standards and engineering methods. We plan, design, and deliver cost-effective telecommunication system solutions that provide owners with high-availability, reliable telecommunication systems.

Any organization has critical and sensitive business processes, IT systems, applications and data. Cybersecurity focuses on protecting these key components through layered security and defense in depth. The cybersecurity risk assessment focuses on identifying key administrative, technical and physical vulnerabilities with the current environment. Our flexible process can use different IT governance frameworks depending on the industry and IT compliance requirements. In order to identify threats and vulnerabilities, we perform scans and penetration tests to proactively identify gaps in our client’s network environments. We also evaluate your business continuity program and disaster recovery strategy to help prepare our clients to react to a cybersecurity event, incident, or potential breach. Working with our clients, we help them to embed cybersecurity in their day-to-day operations and to introduce cybersecurity as part of the architectural design for new systems and applications. Our approach to cybersecurity allows seamless integration of cybersecurity while educating users on the potential cyber threats and actors.