With Palen/Kimball you will have a contractor that strives to understand your business culture and philosophy first, and then proceeds with innovative ideas that will trigger positive financial results for your business. It's that simple, we want to know what is important to our customers before recommending mechanical solutions.

When our solutions and suggested strategies make sense for your business, we can then take advantage of our experience on all levels of mechanical engineering and construction management to bridge the gap between concept development, design, delivery, and outcomes. This is accomplished by developing an in depth project scope of work that will encompass all aspects of installation for a complete job. This ensures proper project budgeting and scheduling for the customer. Specialized areas of expertise include but are not limited to:

· Mechanical comfort heating and cooling systems

· Industrial ammonia refrigeration systems

· Production and process mechanical systems

· Integrated controls systems

· Energy systems and solutions

The two divisions within our Design/Build business unit are:

Small Projects division

· Equipment replacement
· Component replacement
· Operations analysis

Large Projects division

· Design/Build Projects
· Performance Contracting
· Engineered Retrofits

Our mission states "Palen/Kimball will be the recognized leader in partnering and providing superior Mechanical, Refrigeration, Heating, and Control Services and Solutions". The Palen/Kimball team is committed to excellence in our work environment, ultimately leading to customer delight.

1) PRE-SALE SERVICES

· Outcome based options, scope and proposal development
· Capital and operating budget planning
· Financial analysis (ROI, NPV, IRR, cash flow)
· Customer requirements/expectation development
· Implementation coordination and transition

2) DESIGN/ENGINEERING SERVICES

· Equipment selection/specifying
· Engineered solutions for functional requirements
· Concept design/schematic design/as-built CAD drawings on completion
· O & M manuals
· Start-up/verification and system commissioning
· Subcontractor selection/verification

3) PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION SERVICES

· Contract management and administration
· Subcontractor coordination
· Job site coordination/inspection
· Job permitting and inspection
· Safety management/administration
· Job planning/staffing and management
· Quality assurance/customer relationship coordination

4) INSTALLATION AND SUBCONTRACTOR SERVICES

· In-house labor
· Equipment and material
· Subcontractor labor

5) WARRANTY SERVICES

· Standard one year parts, equipment and installation
· Extended equipment manufacturer warranty programs
· 24/7 warranty response services