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Penske Auto Group
smart car Dealership
Fairfield, CT

SBS was engaged by Penske Auto Group to provide commissioning services during the construction of its 3,000 square-foot, two-story dealership showroom located in Fairfield, Connecticut (one of the very first smart car dealerships in the nation).  As an extension of smart USA’s dedication to environmental responsibility demonstrated in the construction of their vehicles, smart USA and Penske Auto Group pursued LEED certification for its dealership showroom.

Project objectives included creating a dealership that demonstrated smart USA’s commitment to environmental stewardship and that provided a comfortable, bright environment conducive to selling smart cars.  As Commissioning Agent, SBS’ focus during the commissioning process was to ensure that the facility met the needs of smart USA and that it operated properly.  Important criteria considered critical to the success of the project included ensuring that:

• the finished building complied with smart USA construction standards
• the building be energy efficient
• the building operation complemented the operation of the dealership
• maintenance requirements were considered throughout the design and construction and were minimized through the selection of materials and systems
• all new systems and equipment be accessible for operations and maintenance
• maintenance staff were properly trained in the operation of all new equipment and systems
• all new equipment and systems have a 15-year anticipated life-cycle
• the systems and equipment met the functional requirements of the dealership staff and its customers

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