AT A GLANCE The Performance Validation Team completed a comprehensive commissioning project for the Quileute Tribal School in La Push, Washington. This K-12 school serves as a vital educational hub for the students of the tribe while also doubling as a central community space. The previous school was built right off the water posing safety […]
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The Artise Case Study
AT A GLANCE The Performance Validation Team successfully completed a thorough commissioning project for the Artise in downtown Bellevue, Washington. Built in collaboration with developer Schnitzer West and general contractor Sellen Construction, the Class A core and shell build epitomizes both innovation and sustainability. The office tower stands tall with just over 600,000 square feet […]
Read MoreComprehensive Temperature Mapping for Automated Storage in Research Triangle Park
At a glance In a landmark project within North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, Performance Validation (PV) executed a comprehensive temperature mapping study for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer’s state-of-the-art Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) facility. Spanning two crucial storage areas—Controlled Cold Temperature (CCT) with >9000 pallet positions and Control Room Temperature (CRT) with >8000 pallet positions—the […]
Read MoreEdmonds School District Energy Audit
At A Glance: The Performance Validation Team conducted a comprehensive building tune up for the Edmonds School District, encompassing 30 buildings across elementary, middle, and high schools in addition to supporting district facilities. Our primary objective was to enhance the buildings system performance and establish a more accurate energy usage baseline for the Washington Clean […]
Read MorePrecision in Transition: Mastering Complex Line Transfers in Medical Device Manufacturing
At A Glance Performance Validation (PV) was enlisted by a renowned Michigan-based medical device manufacturer to facilitate a complex and strategic relocation of eight production lines. This project involved transferring the manufacturing of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) single-use, sterile devices to a newly established facility in Kalamazoo. The primary goal was not just the […]
Read MorePLC Upgrade in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Performance Validation’s Agile Approach in API Production Enhancement
At A Glance PV played a crucial role in collaborating with a major pharmaceutical manufacturer in Michigan to upgrade an obsolete Siemens Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) responsible for controlling the thermal oxidizer (TOX) used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The TOX system served as a mission-critical component, and its reliance on the […]
Read MoreGraham-Kapowsin High School Health Center Case Study
At a Glance: The Performance Validation Team completed a comprehensive commissioning project for the expansion and renovation of the Graham-Kapowsin High School Health Center, situated within the Bethel School District. This initiative aimed at significantly enhancing energy efficiency, operational proficiency, and ensuring seamless system functionality across 60,000 square feet of classrooms, an auxiliary gym, and […]
Read MoreDual Component Vial Production Line Validation at a Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer in Kalamazoo, MI
At A Glance: A well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, embarked on a critical initiative to upgrade their production capabilities, focusing on the implementation of a dual-component vial system. Recognizing the complexity and importance of this project, the manufacturer entrusted Performance Validation (PV) as their validation partner. PV’s expertise was vital in addressing the evolving […]
Read MoreEnhancing Efficiency and Sustainability: The Mount Si High School Commissioning Case Study
AT A GLANCE: Our team conducted a comprehensive two-phase commissioning process for a recently constructed high school and performing arts center within the Snoqualmie school district. Our primary objectives were to ensure the energy efficiency of the buildings, guarantee their seamless operation, and provide the training and tools to empower the maintenance team to keep […]
Read MoreHardware and Control System Upgrade to an Illinois pharma manufacturer’s Lyophilizer Cart
AT A GLANCE A pharmaceutical manufacturer in Illinois requested Performance Validation’s expertise to carry out a two-stage upgrade for their existing process responsible for sterilizing, filling, freeze-drying, offloading, and capping vials. The first stage of the project focused on two large lyophilizers and were executed while production was ongoing, while the second stage focused on […]
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