Integrated Facility Services completes Kingston K-14 School District high school gymnasium and fine arts complex addition
ST. LOUIS, MO – Kingston K-14 School District has completed its 19,876-square-foot high school gymnasium and fine arts complex addition in Cadet, Missouri. Integrated Facility Services served as the mechanical and building controls contractor for the project, overseeing the design, equipment procurement and installation for the comprehensive HVAC project. IFS’ HVAC solution was designed to […]
Kingston K-14 School District unveils plan for its high school gymnasium and fine arts complex
Integrated Facility Services is serving as the mechanical and building controls contractor for the project ST. LOUIS, MO – Kingston K-14 School District has unveiled the plan for the 19,876-square-foot high school gymnasium and fine arts complex addition now under construction in Cadet, Missouri. Integrated Facility Services is serving as the mechanical and building controls […]
Integrated Facility Services completes complex fire protection project for Blue Bell Creameries
Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed a complex, design build fire protection project to design, procure and install interior fire sprinkler systems for Blue Bell Creameries’ new 16,000-square-foot distribution facility in St. Peters, Missouri. The state-of-the-art system was designed by IFS’s Fire Protection Department to ensure the safety and protection of the ice cream manufacturer’s […]
Contractor Magazine Profiles Logboat Brewery Automation Project
COLUMBIA, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) recently automated Logboat Brewing Company’s building control system to increase operational efficiency while safeguarding the system from harsh environmental factors. The Logboat Brewery takes its name from the dugout canoes that the native peoples of the region—mainly Osage, Missouria and Illinois—used to travel and trade on the Missouri […]
IFS completes automation project for Logboat Brewing Company in Columbia, Missouri
COLUMBIA, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) recently automated Logboat Brewing Company’s building control system to increase operational efficiency while safeguarding the system from harsh environmental factors. The project included the installation of custom built control panels featuring Reliable Controls, which allow real-time monitoring, regulating and adjustments of temperature, pressure and flow rates. IFS selected […]
IFS completes work to renovate two historic buildings into mixed-use lofts
ST. LOUIS, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed complex mechanical contracting projects to convert two historic buildings in downtown St. Louis into mixed-use lofts and commercial space. The Hoffman Lofts and Greeley Lofts are two of the multiple new developments on Laclede’s Landing by St. Louis-based Advantes Development as part of a $55 million […]
IFS Featured in CNR Article About Building Controls
St Louis Construction New & Review recently ran an article titled “Industrial Builds Bring Control Systems Complexity For Specialty Contractors,” which featured our very own Jerry Baumann. Read the article below to hear what Jerry had to say about the challenges faced on industrial projects. St. Louis Construction News Review – March/April 2023 by St. […]
Integrated Facility Services’ Controls Manager selected as Missouri Gateway Green Building Council 2023 Board Chair
ST. LOUIS, MO – Chris Ruth, Controls Manager for Integrated Facility Services (IFS), has been selected as the 2023 Board Chair of the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council, a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In this role, Ruth works to advance the organization’s mission to improve human health, support economies and protect the […]
Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Ordinance
What is the Building Energy Performance Standard? The Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) was unanimously passed by the St. Louis Board of Aldermen and signed into law by Mayor Krewson in May 2020. With its passage, St. Louis became the 4th jurisdiction in the country and the 1st in the Midwest to mandate significant reductions […]
Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex STL)
St. Louis jumped to the forefront of sustainability by passing and signing into law critical regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). This landmark policy – just the fourth of its kind in the US and the first in the Midwest – put the City of St. Louis at the center […]
Integrated Facility Services completes upgrades at ELANTAS PDG manufacturing plant in Downtown St. Louis
ST LOUIS, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed upgrades to increase capacity and modernize process equipment at the ELANTAS PDG manufacturing facility in Downtown St. Louis. The complex project involved the installation of a new chemical condenser to replace an aging process condenser. Used in the manufacturing of electrical wire insulation, the shell […]
Integrated Facility Services performs first-of-its-kind retrofit to maintain air conditioning to Ameristar Casino after chiller failure
ST CHARLES, MO – When the motor of a 1500-ton chiller at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles failed, Integrated Facility Services (IFS) was contracted to develop a sustainable solution to a complex challenge. The casino’s chillers provide air conditioning to the 130,000-square-foot casino and numerous restaurants, bars and an entertainment venue. As one of the largest […]
Automation Earth Month Blog
Reducing Energy Costs from HVAC Equipment Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) units require a considerable amount of energy to maintain the climate of a building. EPA studies have shown HVAC operations typically account for 40-60 percent of a commercial building’s energy use. Automated climate control systems which change to meet the business needs within a […]
Ryan Goewert Passes PE Exam
Congratulations to Ryan Geowert for passing his Professional Engineers (PE) Exam. PE licensure is the engineering profession’s highest standard of competence, a symbol of achievement and assurance of quality. Ryan joined our team in August of 2016 as a project engineer and has been a big part of the sustained growth and success of our […]
Make-A-Wish Fundraising 2022
Integrated Facility Services is excited to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation again this year! Our fundraising efforts are underway and will culminate with our participation in the Walk For Wishes on April 9, 2022. To learn more about the Walk For Wishes, or to sponsor or Join Team IFS, click here and check out our team […]
Blog – Temperature Considerations
To avoid costly emergency service calls and uncomfortable buildings or lost time incidents, there are a few steps to take now and some items to take note of for offseason repair or replacement. Be Sure to Change Your Filters Dirty filters can clog a system, decreasing energy efficiency and Indoor Air Quality. Consider using pleated […]
Blog – Building Automation
What began as a simple thermostat triggering a light for coal to be added to a boiler has evolved over the past 135 years to comprehensive electrical systems that can control multi-stage building systems via cloud-based software from nearly any computer connected to the internet. As the technologies have expanded, the associated systems have grown […]
Integrated Facility Services becomes 100% Employee-Owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
ST LOUIS, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS), one of the largest St. Louis-based mechanical contractors, has completed the transaction to become 100% employee-owned through its newly created Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).The strategic decision made by the firm’s leadership reflects IFS’s values and actively showcases their commitment to employee fulfillment and successes. Under the […]
IFS Virtual Food Drive
Integrated Facility Services is proud to be a supporter of the Saint Louis Community for over 50 years. With the hardships that have hit our area, we find it important to continue our support of our community, now more than ever. Please join us in raising funds for the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Integrated Facility […]
Water & Air Safety Guidelines for Reopening Your Building
The Director of Public Health in St. Louis County has issued a set of guidelines for Social Distancing and Re-Opening of businesses effective on Monday 5/18/2020. The details of this order can be found on St. Louis County’s website. The CDC and ASHRAE have issued associated Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced […]
Re-Opening of Buildings Safely
To Our Valued Customer: First, I would like to thank you for being a loyal customer of Integrated Facility Services. Second and most important, we at IFS hope that you, your family, and your employees are safe and healthy during these difficult times. We are reaching out to all our customers to make them aware […]
Buildings reopening following the shutdown pose a health risk that mimics COVID-19 if water systems aren’t brought online properly
Legionella Illustration Source: CDC St. Louis-based Integrated Facility Services is sampling buildings throughout St. Louis for Legionella bacteria ST. LOUIS, MO — Recent building closures during the COVID-19 pandemic have created a prime environment for the spread of the Legionella bacteria. As buildings start to reopen after their plumbing systems have sat dormant or underused […]
IFS HVAC Recommendations To Mitigate SARS-CoV-2 Transmissions in light of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns for many building owners regarding the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen, particularly with their mechanical systems. Being that the pathogen is known to spread through airborne means, owners have expressed concerns in regards to the mitigation of spread in their buildings. Our experts have worked to compile recommendations in […]
ASHRAE Issues Statements on Relationship Between COVID-19 and HVAC in Buildings
ATLANTA (April 20, 2020) – ASHRAE has published two statements to define guidance on managing the spread of SARS–CoV–2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease (Coronavirus) with respect to the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems in buildings. “In light of the current global pandemic, it’s critically important that ASHRAE responds with guidance on mitigating […]
IFS Completes HVAC work for Emergency Triage at Mercy Hospital.
Our Service Technicians recently completed Emergency Triage spaces for Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. Featuring full heating and cooling capabilities, along with HEPA Filters and Negative Pressure balancing, these spaces are designed to protect the health and safety of employees and those in need of medical treatment. We are honored to help our area Hospitals […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: COVID-19 Preventative Measures
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: COVID-19 Preventative Measures March 19, 2020 In consideration of the continued spread of COVID-19, Integrated Facility Services (IFS) would like to outline our procedures to reassure our customers of the steps that we are taking to prevent the potential of community spread. IFS has put into place new policies and procedures with regards […]
Integrated Facility Services completes $1.8 renovation at Masonic Complex of Missouri to preserve rare artifacts
ST. LOUIS, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed a $1.8 million renovation of the Masonic Complex of Missouri in Columbia, MO. The project remedied erratic temperature swings and humidity issues in order to protect and preserve rare and one-of-a-kind Masonic artifacts housed at the museum located within the facility. IFS served […]
Integrated Facility Services completes fast-track renovation of heating and cooling systems as a part of Hannibal School District’s Energy Savings Project
ST. LOUIS, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed work on a $4.9 million HVAC renovation project for the Hannibal School District. IFS was a key part of a team of professionals assembled by the prime energy services contractor, Performance Services, Inc. (PSI), to complete the HVAC renovation. IFS performed the mechanical portion of […]
Leveraging Building Automation to Work Toward Net-Zero
Net-Zero Energy (NZE) buildings are a fast growing trend around the country. At their simplest form, the total amount of energy used by a NZE building is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created. Renewable energy is a key part in the success of these buildings; however, without extensive effort on the conservation […]
Is Your Facility at Risk for a Legionnaires Outbreak?
In today’s blog, we’ll be taking a look at another potential risk to your facility’s water quality and the occupants that rely on it. Legionella is pathogenic bacteria that live in water. While it is a common bacterium, it is not normally found in high enough concentration to be dangerous. If a facility’s water supply […]
How Metals Affect Your Building’s Water Quality
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a maximum contaminant level (MCL) for metals in drinking water. Usually, the water treatment process can monitor and maintain these levels and prevent the levels of metals from becoming dangerous. Once the water supply enters a buildings system, the monitoring and treatment stops. There are many contaminants that […]
Integrated Facility Services Completes Seismic Renovation of Mechanical Systems at Robert A. Young Federal Building
ST. LOUIS, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed work on a $10.4 million HVAC, plumbing and fire protection renovation project at the Robert A. Young Federal Building, one of downtown St. Louis’ largest office buildings. The three year project was part of a $75 million design-build project undertook by the U.S. General […]
Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a major concern that is often overlooked. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors and many spend most of their working hours in an office environment.” [1] It is hard to believe that people spend so much time inside, but […]
Could your Building Benefit from an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) Retrofit?
As energy costs and consciousness increase, manufacturers are looking for ways to make their equipment more efficient. This also aids in compliance with energy initiatives and incentives. As this focus grows, the manufacturers are able to bridge the gap in the “comfort vs. cost” debate that many businesses face. As manufacturers have increased their focus […]
IFS gets emergency air conditioning equipment online within hours following flooding at courthouse in St. Louis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ST. LOUIS, MO – When a water main break sent more than six feet of water into the subbasement of the Mel Carnahan Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis early in the morning of Saturday, July 6, mechanical contractor Integrated Facility Services (IFS) mobilized to quickly get emergency air conditioning to the 10-story building to […]