Building Systems Technologies, PLLC (BST) filed Articles of Organization with the State of Idaho which became effective on June 29, 2005. Please take a moment to view the pages of our website to garner a greater understanding of who we are and what we do. You will find that BST is grass roots, founded on vision and principle, and continues to grow based on those directives. NEBB CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS Building owners, engineers and contractors seeking ways to optimize costs through the proper design, installation and optimal performance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems benefit from working with BST, as we are required to complete extensive training and continuing education in order to achieve and maintain NEBB certification.
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History - In 1998, David Kirkham was a student at Idaho State University when he was hired by a local TAB firm. David worked as a TAB technician after school and during the summers to support his family and educational aspirations. In 2001, he changed his major to mechanical engineering. The TAB firm was successful in acquiring a lot of work in the Treasure Valley. Because the owners of the company didn't like to travel that far, David took the opportunity to further his work experience and integrate what he learned in the field, into his education. This continued for a number of years. David achieved his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and worked for a local engineering firm for a few months before realizing that he missed working in the field. David became a full time employee of the balancing company, primarily working in Idaho's Treasure Valley. Around that time, System Commissioning began to move to the forefront of the industry. Seeing an opportunity to expand the company, BST was formed for this purpose. Building Systems Technologies, PLLC (BST) filed Articles of Organization with the State of Idaho which became effective on June 29, 2005. The company was originally a partnership with the former TAB company. 2007 marked substantial changes for BST. David successfully completed his NEBB certification requirements, earning the title of "Certified Professional" (formerly known as TAB Supervisor). David's friend and President of the original TAB company unexpectedly passed away. The remaining partner and David came to an agreement in which David secured 100% interest in BST. Subsequently, BST elected to file as a small business corporation. In March of 2008, BST achieved status as a NEBB Certified Firm. The company relocated from Pocatello to Boise August 1, 2008. Later that year, BST fulfilled NEBB requirements for Building System Commissioning Certification. Effective April 17, 2009 BST upgraded its Division of Public Works License to Class "C." BST Approaches every project from a commissioning standpoint. This has been the approach that our owner (David Kirkham) took as a balancer long before the company was ever formed. It is the basis of BST's operation. |
Principal David Kirkham, EIT Click here for David Kirkham's Resume (PDF) Staff Stefanie Thomas Matt Michels Phillip Michels Danny Lemus |
TAB procedures have drastically changed over the past decade. Long gone, are the times when balancing was relegated to a team of people manipulating dampers and fan speeds to achieve desired flows. With the incorporation of digital control systems combined with the concerns of energy consumption and economic constraints, TAB now plays an unprecedented, more critical role in a project. General Approach: BST approaches every project from a commissioning standpoint. This has been the approach Mr. Kirkham took as a balancer long before the company was ever formed. It is the basis of BST's operation. TAB and full system commissioning follow a parallel path to the same end goal. The exception is that the TAB portion provides a substantial amount of information used in commissioning a system. Since not all jobs have a commissioning team, we often fill that need as a matter of obligation to the owner. Though it is not always initially realized, there is also a benefit to every other member of the construction team. This approach has proven successful time and time again. Specific Approach: There is a straightforward process that we employ once we secure a contract or purchase order for a project.
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BST is employing the latest technology to help your project go as smoothly as possible. We have implemented iPads, Laptops and many other technological advances in our TAB work. This assures you with the most accurate balance and report in a timely fashion. To this date, we do not know of any other TAB contractor utilizing the advanced methods of BST in this market place.
For more information on BST and the Technology we have implemented, please feel free to email our Principal, David Kirkham at david@bstcx.com |
BST was formed and began to flourish to satisfy the appetite of "something more." BST has enjoyed the good fortune of unprecedented growth by employing and practicing the philosophy of providing "something better." Because this model has worked for us, we are constantly looking for ways to integrate our services into the construction industry. Furthermore, we are also endeavoring to acquire more services to provide. Equipment Identification Over the past few years, BST has also been providing tagging and equipment identification services to our clients. This has proven to be a tremendous advantage, especially if we are the TAB contractor for the project. It eliminates costs associated with inaccuracy of labels as well as the contractor's need to spend time installing them, as we normally generate the lists and install the identification as a part of the TAB. Industry Certification Within the next two years, BST anticipates achieving NEBB certification in the following:
This should allow area contractors to reduce the costs associate with hiring an out of state firm for these services. Design Build |
BST Approaches every project from a commissioning standpoint. This has been the approach that our owner (David Kirkham) took as a balancer long before the company was ever formed. It is the basis of BST's operation. |
The following projects have been completed since the formation of BST. As with the previous list, this is not the entire scope of projects, but a list of the more significant ones.
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The following projects are on schedule for the next two years:
Prior to forming BST, David Kirkham completed the following projects while with EEI. This is by no means the extent of the work completed, merely a list of the more significant projects:
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BST Approaches every project from a commissioning standpoint. This has been the approach that our owner (David Kirkham) took as a balancer long before the company was ever formed. It is the basis of BST's operation. |
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BST Approaches every project from a commissioning standpoint. This has been the approach that our owner (David Kirkham) took as a balancer long before the company was ever formed. It is the basis of BST's operation. |
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Principal David Kirkham, EIT Click here for David Kirkham's Resume (PDF)
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