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Case Study on HVAC Project Success Through Integrated Delivery

See how a simulation-led, collaborative HVAC project avoided delays, aligned stakeholders, and delivered results—on time, on budget, and as designed.

The challenge: complex retrofit with tight deadlines

A large healthcare facility faced a familiar yet high-stakes challenge: upgrading its legacy HVAC system to improve energy efficiency and comfort—without disrupting critical operations or exceeding budget.

With multiple buildings, uncertain documentation, and varied stakeholders (FM team, design consultants, contractors, clinical management), the project needed clarity, speed, and coordination from day one.

The strategy: system simulation and shared understanding

Rather than rushing into design or relying solely on outdated drawings, the project team took a model-based approach.

Using Hysopt, they built a full system simulation to map the existing hydraulic network across multiple buildings, validate assumptions around flow, temperature, and control logic, and test multiple upgrade scenarios—including full replacement versus a staged retrofit strategy.

Crucially, the model became a shared reference point that aligned technical and non-technical stakeholders. Engineers, clients, and installers could all work from the same set of validated data—making decisions with confidence, not guesswork.

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Tools used to coordinate design and delivery

The integrated approach combined simulation with project planning tools and stakeholder engagement methods:

  • Hysopt for full-system modelling, ΔT validation, and scenario comparison
  • Digital review sessions with clients to visualise outcomes
  • Pre-commissioning simulations to validate sequencing and controls
  • QA templates built directly from simulation data to guide installers
  • Handover-ready documentation that matched as-built system logic

The result? Fewer questions, faster approvals, and smoother coordination between design and site teams.

Results delivered

By combining simulation with collaborative workflows, the team delivered:

  • 100% alignment between system model and installed performance
  • A 23% reduction in time spent during commissioning
  • Verified ΔT compliance across all circuits from day one
  • Over €75,000 saved by optimising sequencing logic before install
  • Client sign-off achieved without redesign or delays

More importantly, the facility’s operations were never disrupted—and the upgraded system delivered immediate comfort and energy gains.

Want results like this?

This project didn’t succeed by luck. It succeeded through simulation, collaboration, and shared clarity from start to finish.

If you're looking to deliver HVAC systems that perform as promised—on time and with less risk—start by uniting your team around the same model.

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