Advantus served as the Enhanced Commissioning Agent for Shady Side Academy’s McIlroy Center for Science and Innovation, a 23,000-square-foot science building that achieved LEED Gold certification. The facility includes adaptable classroom and laboratory spaces supporting physics, biology, and chemistry instruction. Advantus Engineers

Advantus provided enhanced commissioning services to help verify building system performance and support the project’s operational and sustainability goals. The building incorporates energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems, a rooftop solar array and monitoring system, and a rain garden designed to manage stormwater while providing opportunities for hands-on environmental learning.