Building Better Facilities for the Communities That Need Them Most
Roberts DBS supports schools, healthcare, government, commercial, industrial, and community facilities with 50+ years of Roberts experience behind the work.
K–12 Schools & Universities
HVAC upgrades, additions, and mechanical renovations planned around academic calendars, board approvals, and procurement requirements.
New Construction & Additions
Mechanical systems for classrooms, gyms, additions, and athletic facilities, coordinated from design through commissioning.
HVAC Upgrades & IAQ Improvements
Ventilation, filtration, energy recovery, and controls upgrades that improve comfort and classroom air quality.
Phased Construction Around Academic Schedules
Summer work plans, shutdown coordination, and sequencing that keep classrooms operating safely.
Displacement Induction Technology
Unit ventilator replacements with quieter operation, better air distribution, and limited classroom disruption.
Unit Ventilator Replacements
Modern, high-efficiency replacements for outdated classroom units that drive comfort complaints and energy waste.
Gym, Auditorium & Cafeteria HVAC
Large-volume HVAC for high-occupancy spaces with changing schedules and thermal loads.
Science Lab Ventilation & Exhaust
Dedicated exhaust, fume hood coordination, and pressure control for labs and maker spaces.
Energy Efficiency & Controls Upgrades
Automation, VFDs, utility-rebate support, and practical energy-savings planning.
Cooperative Contracting for Schools
BuyFair access can shorten procurement for eligible school districts and public agencies.
Healthcare & Hospital Facilities
Critical-environment HVAC, pressurization, and occupied renovations planned around patient care and uptime.
Critical Environment HVAC
Temperature, humidity, redundancy, and continuous-operation planning for clinical spaces.
Infection Control & Pressurization
Pressure relationships, filtration, and air change strategies for infection-control environments.
Medical Gas Systems
Medical gas piping, renovation support, certified brazing, and testing protocols.
Occupied Facility Renovations
ICRA planning, barriers, phasing, and shutdown coordination for active healthcare facilities.
Operating Room & Clean Room HVAC
OR HVAC, clean airflow, temperature control, and commissioning for surgical environments.
Pharmacy & Laboratory Ventilation
Ventilation, exhaust, and containment strategies for pharmacies and clinical labs.
Emergency Backup Systems
Redundancy, emergency power coordination, and failover controls for critical areas.
ASHRAE 170 Compliance
Air change, pressure, and filtration planning aligned with healthcare ventilation requirements.
Public Buildings & Government Facilities
Mechanical and construction management support for public facilities with prevailing wage, board approval, and procurement requirements.
Courthouses & Administrative Buildings
Reliable HVAC, zoning, and controls for courtrooms, offices, public areas, and secure facilities.
Police & Fire Stations
Continuous-duty HVAC, exhaust, decontamination, and dispatch-area support for 24/7 facilities.
Libraries & Community Centers
Quiet, efficient systems for public spaces with shifting occupancy throughout the day.
Park District Facilities
Mechanical support for fieldhouses, recreation centers, aquatics, ice rinks, and maintenance buildings.
Water Treatment & Public Works
Process HVAC, chemical storage ventilation, and environmental controls for public works facilities.
Prevailing Wage Compliance
Union workforce delivery with prevailing wage built into the project plan.
Cooperative Contracting for Government
BuyFair cooperative purchasing can shorten procurement for eligible public agencies.
Emergency Response Capabilities
Rapid planning and service coordination when critical building systems fail.
Commercial & Retail Properties
HVAC, controls, and construction coordination for commercial properties that need comfort, efficiency, and tenant flexibility.
Office Buildings & Corporate Campuses
VAV, DOAS, chilled water, and automation systems designed for flexible office use.
Retail Centers & Shopping Complexes
Rooftop units, base-building systems, and controls that simplify tenant fit-out.
Mixed-Use Developments
Independent comfort control for residential, commercial, and retail uses sharing one building.
Tenant Improvements & Base Building
HVAC, piping, and controls for core-and-shell work and tenant buildouts.
Data Center & Server Room Cooling
Precision cooling, redundancy, and monitoring for server rooms and telecom spaces.
Restaurant & Kitchen Ventilation
Kitchen exhaust, makeup air, hood coordination, and grease duct fabrication.
Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
Industrial HVAC, specialty ventilation, process piping, and facility upgrades built around production needs.
Process HVAC & Ventilation
Process cooling, spot ventilation, air curtains, and environmental controls for production areas.
Industrial Exhaust Systems
Fume extraction, dust collection, welding exhaust, and custom industrial ductwork.
Specialty Mechanical for Manufacturing
Compressed air, process chilled water, steam, and specialty piping for manufacturing.
Warehouse & Distribution Centers
High-bay heating, ventilation, destratification, and dock-area comfort strategies.
Clean Rooms & Controlled Environments
Clean rooms, pressure-controlled spaces, HEPA filtration, and monitoring systems.
Process Piping
Industrial piping with certified welders, testing support, and code-aware execution.
Churches, Community Organizations & Non-Profits
Facility upgrades for mission-driven organizations balancing aging buildings, limited budgets, and multipurpose spaces.
Churches & Places of Worship
Quiet, efficient HVAC for sanctuaries, fellowship halls, classrooms, and offices.
Cooperative Contracting Access
BuyFair purchasing may simplify access for eligible nonprofit organizations.
Historic Building Renovations
Low-impact mechanical upgrades that respect older and architecturally sensitive buildings.
Energy Efficiency for Budget-Conscious Organizations
Energy upgrades, utility rebate support, and phased plans for budget-conscious owners.
Multi-Purpose Facility HVAC
Flexible zoning and controls for spaces that change use throughout the week.
Phased Upgrades & Budget Planning
Prioritized improvement plans that make each phase useful and future-ready.