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Global Facility Solutions

Name: Global Facility Solutions
Address: 6310 Hillside Court, Suite 200, Columbia, MD, 21046, US
Telephone: (301) 829-1642

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Global Facility Solutions offers commercial building services with a focus on providing customers with energy and facility solutions.

Global Facility Solutions (GFS) consists of a team of engineering and building operations specialists with a combined industry experience of over 165 years of experience. Our team members have experience with mechanical HVAC system designs, energy auditing, building forensics, energy performance contracting, LEED consulting, utility bill analysis, energy modeling, utility commodities, energy secur

ity and building commissioning services. Our specialty is solving the problems that plague building owners/operators including energy efficiency and building performance

09/03/2026

We're excited to announce two additions to the GFS team!

David Hirschauer joins us as Vice President—and for David, this is a homecoming. He was part of the GFS team 12 years ago, and we're thrilled to welcome him back. In the years since, David has grown tremendously, earning his MBA and building deep experience in the energy industry, including time at Constellation Energy. He returns knowing our business, our approach, and many of our long-standing clients. Some reunions are just meant to happen.

Clayton Garmon joins our engineering team, bringing a passion for both design and sustainability. Clayton found GFS while relocating to Maryland and connected immediately with our mission and approach to solving building challenges. He'll be jumping into MEP design and sustainability and energy solutions work for our clients.

What we love about both of these stories: David returns because the relationships never ended, and Clayton sought us out because our message resonated. That says something about the culture we've built together.

Please join us in welcoming David and Clayton to the team!

Interested in joining a growing team that's helping buildings across the country operate more efficiently and sustainably? We're always looking for talented engineers. Visit our website to learn more.

08/28/2026

As summer winds down, the window for one of the most valuable building performance investments is opening: fall retro-commissioning.

Transitional seasons (when buildings shift from cooling to heating mode) reveal system inefficiencies that are invisible during peak summer or winter operation. This is when we consistently find the most impactful opportunities for improvement.

Here's why fall is the ideal commissioning season:

Seasonal transitions expose control system issues. As outdoor temperatures fluctuate, buildings that rely on overridden or poorly programmed controls struggle to maintain comfort efficiently. These are exactly the issues that drive up energy costs and tenant complaints throughout the winter.

Utility rebate programs have funding available now. BGE and other utility providers typically have program capacity in the fall. Taking advantage of incentives before year-end maximizes your return on commissioning investment.

Results are visible before year-end compliance submissions. Issues identified and corrected in September and October show up in your 2026 annual energy data—improving your ENERGY STAR score and BEPS compliance position before the year closes out.

Planning now means implementation in September. Retro-commissioning projects require scheduling, scoping, and coordination. Building owners who start the conversation in August are positioned to have work completed before the heating season is in full swing.

Don't wait until you're dealing with winter comfort complaints to address building system performance. The best time to find and fix inefficiencies is before they become problems.

Contact GFS to schedule your fall retro-commissioning assessment.

08/20/2026

Back to School: Time to Brush Up on Your Benchmarking Knowledge

As buildings transition into a new season, it’s a good time to refresh your benchmarking knowledge.

The ENERGY STAR website offers a library of training resources to help building owners and operators better understand benchmarking and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, including:

• How-to guides and videos
• Recorded webinars
• Training presentations and slide decks
• Resources covering the basics of benchmarking and performance reporting
• Guidance on using Portfolio Manager for specific benchmarking needs

Whether you’re new to benchmarking or looking to strengthen your existing process, these resources can help you build a stronger foundation and avoid common data and reporting issues.

And, of course, GFS is always here to help. From setting up your benchmarking data to navigating Portfolio Manager and meeting reporting requirements, our team can help you move through the process with clarity and confidence.

Have a benchmarking question? Let’s talk.

08/13/2026

If you manage commercial properties in Colorado, building energy performance requirements are becoming increasingly stringent in 2026.

Colorado's building performance standards follow the same trajectory we've seen across the country—jurisdictions are moving beyond simple benchmarking toward requiring demonstrated energy performance improvements with real compliance consequences.

Here's what Colorado building owners need to understand right now:

Benchmarking requirements apply to commercial buildings above specific square footage thresholds. If you haven't already established your ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager profile and begun tracking energy performance, this needs to happen immediately.

Performance standards are tightening. Like Maryland and DC, Colorado is implementing phased requirements with increasingly ambitious GHG reduction targets over the coming years. The compliance pathway you choose now will impact your long-term strategy.

Local utility incentive programs are available to offset the cost of energy improvements. Taking advantage of these incentives while they're available is critical to managing compliance costs effectively.

For our clients managing national portfolios, Colorado represents another jurisdiction requiring active compliance management.

The good news: if you've navigated Maryland or DC BEPS with GFS, the process is familiar, even if the specific requirements differ.

Is your Colorado portfolio in compliance? GFS works with building owners nationwide to develop jurisdiction-specific compliance strategies that align with broader portfolio sustainability goals.

08/07/2026

Your July utility bills are landing in inboxes this week—and for many building owners, the numbers are eye-opening. Peak summer energy consumption reveals performance patterns that are easy to miss during milder seasons.

Here's how to read beyond the bottom line:

Compare your July/August 2026 consumption against the same period in 2025. If usage is up despite efficiency improvements, something isn't performing as expected.

Check for unexpected demand charges. These peak-hour spikes can represent a significant portion of your utility costs and are often addressable through operational changes.

Look for consumption patterns that don't match occupancy. If your building shows high energy use during unoccupied hours, control system overrides or scheduling issues may be the culprit.

Summer utility data is some of the most valuable information your building produces all year. It reveals how your systems perform under maximum stress—and where your biggest opportunities for improvement lie.

Don't just pay the bill. Use it.

GFS can help you analyze your summer utility data and identify actionable opportunities to reduce costs before next summer arrives.

07/30/2026

If you manage commercial properties in San Jose, a significant new compliance program took effect in 2026 that goes well beyond standard energy benchmarking.

San Jose's Beyond Benchmarking program follows the same trajectory we've seen with BEPS programs across the country — jurisdictions are no longer satisfied with simply measuring building energy performance. They want to see improvement.

Sound familiar?

For our clients on the East Coast, this mirrors exactly what we've navigated with Maryland and D.C. BEPS programs. The core requirements focus on demonstrated energy performance improvements, not just annual data submissions.

For national portfolio owners, this is an important reminder: energy performance regulations are no longer a regional concern.

From San Jose to Washington, D.C., jurisdictions across the country are implementing increasingly stringent building performance standards with real compliance consequences.

Managing a portfolio that spans multiple jurisdictions requires staying ahead of varying deadlines, different compliance pathways, and unique local requirements.

GFS works with clients nationwide to navigate this complex and evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring that whether your buildings are in the Mid-Atlantic or on the West Coast, your compliance strategy is current, accurate, and effective.

Does your national portfolio have buildings in San Jose? Let's talk about what going beyond benchmarking means for your 2026 compliance obligations.

07/24/2026

The first Maryland BEPS submission cycle is complete. For many building owners, it was a learning experience—and not always an easy one.

Here's what we observed working with clients through their first cycle:

*Tenant utility data was the biggest obstacle. Buildings with directly-billed tenants consistently struggled to collect complete 2025 usage data in time. Some tenants delayed for months. Start requesting this data in January next year—not May.

*Third-party verification took longer than expected. Many building owners underestimated the documentation required to support their benchmarking submissions.

*Occupancy updates were frequently overlooked. Portfolios that experienced occupancy changes throughout 2025 often had outdated metrics in Portfolio Manager, creating inaccurate performance scores.

*The buildings that sailed through the process had one thing in common: they started early. They collected data throughout the year, maintained accurate Portfolio Manager profiles, and secured third-party verification well ahead of the June 30th deadline.

Now is the perfect time to apply these lessons to your 2027 submission strategy. The earlier you start, the smoother the process will be. GFS is already working with clients on their 2026 data collection to ensure next year's submission is seamless.

Is your building ready to start the next cycle?

07/17/2026

Global Facility Solutions served as the Commissioning Authority for The Landing, a 503,500-square-foot life science campus developed by King Street Properties in Burlingame, California.

The two-building campus—one six stories and one seven stories—required comprehensive LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning services to verify system performance and support the owner's sustainability and operational goals.

Through functional performance testing and detailed commissioning, GFS helped verify:

✔ Central chilled water and air-source heat pump hot water plant performance
✔ 100% outside air handling units serving laboratory spaces
✔ Advanced HVAC control sequences aligned with ASHRAE Guideline 36 best practices
✔ Building automation system controls, safeties, interlocks, and alarms
✔ Corrective actions through project completion and owner turnover

The result? LEED v4 Gold Certification with 63 LEED points and a high-performance life science campus operating efficiently from day one.

At GFS, our expert commissioning services help owners move beyond design intent—verifying that critical building systems perform as intended before occupancy.

Planning a high-performance building project? Let's talk about how commissioning can support your goals.

07/09/2026

Is Your ENERGY STAR Score Reflecting Your Summer Performance? Summer is your building's most energy-intensive season - and the most telling for your annual ENERGY STAR score. Peak cooling season creates unique performance patterns that can dramatically impact your score if not properly managed.

Here's what to check now:

• Have occupancy metrics been updated to reflect summer building patterns? Many buildings run reduced occupancy in July and August, which directly affects your score.

• Are control system overrides from spring still active? Overrides put in place to address transitional season comfort complaints can wreak havoc on summer cooling efficiency.

• Is your chiller plant sequencing optimized for current outdoor conditions? Peak summer performance requires active monitoring, not set-it-and-forget-it operation.

Your ENERGY STAR score is calculated using a full year of data. What happens in July matters as much as what happens in January.

Don't let summer performance drag down a year of hard work. GFS can conduct a mid-summer performance review to ensure your building is operating efficiently and your data accurately reflects your efforts.

07/03/2026

Happy Independence Day from GFS! As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we're grateful for the freedom to do work that matters—helping buildings across America operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Our offices will be closed July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. We'll return July 6th ready to continue our work toward a more sustainable built environment.

Wishing you and your families a safe and joyful holiday weekend.

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6310 Hillside Court, Suite 200
Columbia, MD
21046

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(301) 829-1642

Website

http://gfsolutionsllc.com/

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