Supermarket Design and Other Services

• Criteria-based design: DC Engineering has developed extensive criteria sets for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration design for many types of store layouts, both for remodels and new store build-outs. Our criteria-based approach enables a cost-effective way for a consistent approach to store planning and design, while allowing for design modifications to be readily incorporated into any given plan.
• Construction Document design: DC’s expertise in construction document design includes all engineering disciplines within the building framework and is tailored to the client’s requirements, whether site specific or as part of a nationwide program. DC Engineering personnel work directly with Owners and Architects on traditional bid-build projects, as well as with General Contractors on design-build and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) projects.
• Refrigerant Transition Strategies: In partnership with our subsidiary Refrigerant Management Systems, DC Engineering not only designs and commissions natural refrigerant systems, but also provides consulting expertise to help navigate the ever changing refrigerant regulatory and compliance rules. The combination of these services helps to ensure a sound, long term approach to capex and other operational decisions.
• Commissioning: DC’s Cx Team has experience in providing an objective review of the installation and operational aspects of store refrigeration and building energy management systems to ensure optimal system performance. We also work with clients to develop and maintain their pre-functional checklists and functional testing forms which meet code requirements for commissioning.
• Bridging Information Technology and Operations: In many instances, there exists significant misunderstanding between the methods and directives of Operations and the policies and procedures of Information Technology. NearLo Technologies helps clients identify technical and logistical challenges, specifically those involving Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and new construction. Additionally, through a coordinated effort with the clients' Operations and IT teams, NearLo will then devise systems and methodologies to surmount those challenges.
• Owner furnished Equipment Support: DC has extensive experience working with electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration equipment manufacturers and vendors. This expertise enables us to effectively specify and assist in the construction phases of such equipment on store buildouts and remodel projects.
• Programming & Systems Integration: DC designs and programs the refrigeration and building management systems for stores using multiple platforms. This service has evolved from providing a standard proprietary-based design to a fully customizable programmable logic controller (PLC), enabling custom design sequences and flexibility in sourcing equipment for these systems. DC personnel also can set up the control networks, validate program installation and the HMI, and train store operators on the web interface, and in addition to providing on-site consultation through the start-up and into the commissioning phase.