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  1. CJL Engineering Adds Air Ionization Units at Johnstown Office to Mitigate Airborne Pathogens

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    Air Ionization Units

    CJL Engineering (https://www.simcloud.com/~cjl/), a multi-disciplinary mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering consulting firm, recently installed three Air Ionization Units into the HVAC system at its Johnstown, PA location.

    “As Consulting Engineers who design building systems, good air quality is always part of our mindset; the COVID-19 surge has brought it into sharper focus,” said Jim Vizzini, CJL Managing Partner.

    “In the face of this pandemic, strategies to protect occupant health and reduce the spread of the disease have come to the forefront of building design. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is more important than ever, impacting the health, comfort, well-being and productivity of building occupants,” Vizzini said,

    CJL has installed three needlepoint ion generators in its Johnstown office building. This ionization equipment is effective in reducing harmful pollutants and odors by introducing positive and negative ions in the system airflow.

    The technology is proven to neutralize airborne particles and destroy bacteria and viruses at the cellular level without increasing ozone levels in the space. The small, duct-mounted units deploy ions into the air stream, exchanging electrons with atoms and molecules. This process neutralizes airborne particulate matter, aerosols, VOCs, and pathogens. Neutralized particles are trapped in the HVAC system’s filter, preventing further re-circulation throughout the building. The 60-plus employees in the Johnstown office will benefit not only from the reduced risk of airborne infection but also improved indoor air quality.

    The air ionization units are not the only pathogen-fighting products installed in the Johnstown office. When CJL moved to its current location in 2008, renovations took place to the facility; a former car dealership which had been vacant for an extended period. During renovations, concentrated Ultraviolet Lighting was incorporated in the HVAC system. Recommended by ASHRAE and the CDC, ultraviolet (UV-C) lights have a proven track record of killing viruses, fungi, bacteria and pathogens on surfaces through a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation. According to Vizzini, the air ionization units supplement the existing UV lights.

    “The benefits of these units, combined with the low electricity draw and ease of retrofit installation, made this an easy decision for CJL Leadership,” Vizzini said. “We work with many existing and new clients on reducing air borne pathogens and have a team of Professional Engineers who have presented on this topic on various platforms.”

  2. Groundbreaking ceremony held for South County Family YMCA

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    South County YMCA groundbreaking

    South County YMCA groundbreaking

    The YMCA of Frederick County held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 18 to commemorate construction start on the new South County Family YMCA in Urbana.

    The site is located between Urbana Middle and Urbana High schools on Md. 80 (Fingerboard Road). Plans for the new YMCA have been in motion since 2016. The facility will serve the rapidly growing population of southern Frederick County.

    Along with an aquatics complex, the new 62,000-square-foot center will include a grand lobby, wellness center, large gymnasium, indoor walking/running track, intergenerational space for active older adults, family adventure center for kids, group exercise studios, locker rooms, and multipurpose athletic fields.

    The land was donated by Natelli Communities. This will be the YMCA’s second full-service site in the county, along with one in downtown Frederick. There is currently a smaller facility in the Green Valley/Monrovia area.

    The new YMCA is slated to open in the spring of 2021. The project team includes owner’s representative: JRL Construction Management, contractor: Morgan-Keller Construction, Scott Knudson, architect project manager for Zavos Architecture+Design, structural engineer: ADTEK Engineers, MEP engineer: CJL Engineering, civil engineer: Harris Smariga, geotechnical engineer: Specialized Engineering, program development consultant: Gro Development, and landscape architect: Natural Resources Design Inc.

  3. CJL Engineering Relocating Frederick, MD Office

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    CJL Engineering (https://www.simcloud.com/~cjl/), a multi-disciplined mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering consulting firm, is excited to announce the relocation of its Frederick, MD Office from West 2nd Street to Westview Drive, effective September 16, 2019.

    “This move will allow us to serve our clients in this area more efficiently,” says Matthew R. Sotosky, PE, Managing Partner of CJL. “We will be afforded a more modern space with additional square footage and more accessibility for our clients and our employees.”

    As an industry leader in the design and construction of high-performance and LEED® certified buildings CJL actively promotes a collaborative, integrated design process and high-performance A/E strategies for sustainable site, water conservation, energy efficiency, resource conservation and indoor environmental quality.

    Christopher P. Mills, PE is the Principal-In-Charge of the Frederick Office and will be continuing to lead full-time office staffing and client services for existing clients as well as new business development opportunities in the region. Chris is a local Frederick County community member and joined CJL as part of the Frederick Office acquisition in 2016.

    “This is an exciting new chapter for the local office, and I am delighted to be a part of an engineering firm that is invested in the success of our local office and the surrounding community,” Mills said. “The new office will enable us to continue to deliver high-quality professional engineering consultation while expanding our capacity to support the engineering needs of the region.”

    The Company also has offices in Pittsburgh, Johnstown and Erie, PA, Youngstown, OH and Morgantown, WV, with an affiliated office in Tampa, Florida. CJL boasts a combined staff of 162.

  4. CJL Engineering Opening New Office in Morgantown, WV

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    CJL Engineering (https://www.simcloud.com/~cjl/), a multi-disciplined mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering consulting firm, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest office in Morgantown, WV.

    “It’s a great fit,” says Matthew R. Sotosky, PE, Managing Partner of CJL. “We have a number of clients and projects in the Morgantown and surrounding areas and our new office enables us to serve them better with staff proximity to the job sites and generally better accessibility. We are also committed to supporting the local community and plan to utilize the local talent pool when our hiring needs increase.”

    As an industry leader in the design and construction of high-performance and LEED® certified buildings CJL actively promotes a collaborative, integrated design process and high-performance A/E strategies for sustainable site, water conservation, energy efficiency, resource conservation and indoor environmental quality.

    “Our building markets include Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 and Laboratories among many others. We see huge potential for growth in the Morgantown area,” Sotosky said.

    Jesse Bierer will be staffing the office full time and leading client services for existing clients as well as business development opportunities in the area. He is a graduate of West Virginia University, where he received dual Bachelor of Science Degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Bierer joined CJL’s Johnstown, PA office in October 2017 as a Mechanical Designer.

    “I’m thrilled to be part of this new venture,” Bierer said. “CJL is a progressive company with exciting projects and opportunities. The fact that I get to work in my hometown community and surrounding areas is a true added bonus.”

    The Morgantown site is CJL’s sixth office, located in the Chaplin Hill Business Park, 1097 Chaplin Road, Morgantown, WV 26501.

    The Company also has offices in Pittsburgh, Johnstown and Erie, PA, Youngstown, OH and Frederick, MD, with an affiliated office in Tampa, Florida. CJL boasts a combined staff of 162.

  5. Adam Hale Receives 40 Under 40 Award from Consulting-Specifying Engineer

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    Adam Hale, a Professional Engineer and Senior Associate at CJL Engineering, has received the 40 Under 40 Award from Consulting-Specifying Engineer.

    Consulting-Specifying Engineer (www.csemag.com) published by CFE Media LLC, is a monthly publication serving the nonresidential building industry with more than 434,000 subscribers.

    Hale was judged by industry experts based on nine areas, including commitment to superiority in academic, professional, personal and community involvement. Winners will be presented with their award at a ceremony in Chicago in October.

    Hale is a 2010 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where he received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During his tenure at UPJ, he interned at CJL Engineering and was hired as a full-time HVAC Designer upon his graduation. He became a registered Professional Engineer in 2015. In 2016 he was named an Associate at CJL and in 2018 he was promoted to Senior Associate.​

    In their May edition, Consulting-Specifying Engineer honored Hale’s numerous accomplishments, including leading training in CJL’s Johnstown office.