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Peter W. Failla
PE, LEED AP

Principal

EDUCATION

Colorado School of Mines, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2003.

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REGISTRATION

  • Licensed/Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado

  • U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional.

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PROFESSIONAL

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Peter Failla serves as the Principal-In-Charge of Mechanical Engineering, Project Manager & Lead HVAC Engineer.  He has been with The Ballard Group, Inc. since 2006 and has 20 years of engineering experience.  Peter is a licensed Professional Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional.

 

Along with his associate Principals, he establishes the HVAC system building design criteria, is involved in space planning, and is responsible for providing energy-efficient mechanical designs that meet the owner’s expectations and budget. He designs new and upgraded mechanical systems from the initial Schematic Design through permitting and Construction Documents, through final construction providing submittal review, site observations, and reports to the Owner to verify that the project is being built to our design standards. He coordinates projects with owners, architects, and other engineering disciplines during and following design; supervises and oversees the work of HVAC designers, engineers, and draftsmen; oversees and provides quality control for designs drawn under his responsible charge; provides construction administration services.  He also troubleshoots and provides assessments of existing mechanical systems.

 

Peter’s ability to teach and lead young engineers, along with his exceptional knowledge of mechanical engineering has truly come to the fore as a Principal of The Ballard Group, Inc. He thrives as a mentor and Principal-In-Charge of Mechanical Engineering, where he is able to set the direction of the design and guide others to understand the rationale behind the elements of the design as well as the technical details of the mechanical systems.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Following is a select sampling of Mr. Failla's extensive project experience. If you are interested in getting a full resume of his most recent experience for a specific RFQ/P please Contact Us.

 

University Projects

  • Southern Oregon University (SOU), Greensprings & Hawk Buildings - Condensate Return | Ashland, Oregon TBG Prime

  • Northern Arizona University, Aquatics & Tennis Center | Flagstaff, Arizona LEED Certification in Progress, Gold Targeted

  • SOU McNeal Pavilion & Student Recreation Center | Ashland, Oregon LEED Certification in Progress, Gold Targeted

  • University of Wyoming, Half Acre Gym | Laramie, Wyoming  LEED Certification in Progress

  • University of Colorado, Gallogly Events Center | Colorado Springs, Colorado  LEED Gold Certified

 

Recreation & Wellness Center Projects

  • Indian Peaks Golf Course Clubhouse | Lafayette, Colorado

  • Parker Tennis | Parker, Colorado

  • Trail Winds Recreation Center, Renovation | Thornton, Colorado

  • Apex Fitzmorris Park & Pool Renovation | Arvada, Colorado

  • Apex Secrest Recreation Center, Renovation | Arvada, Colorado

  • Apex Park & Recreation, Tennis | Arvada, Colorado

  • Breckenridge Recreation Center & Tennis, Assessment & Renovation | Breckenridge, Colorado

  • Apex Park & Recreation District, Splash Pad | Arvada, Colorado

  • Estes Valley Community Center | Estes Park, Colorado

  • Great Outdoors Waterpark | Lafayette, Colorado

  • Aurora Recreation Center | Aurora, Colorado

  • Apex Splash Pad | Arvada, Colorado

  • Buffalo Ridge Recreation Center | Commerce City, Colorado

  • Eaton Area Community Center | Eaton, Colorado

  • Carla Madison Recreation Center | Denver, Colorado LEED Gold Certified

  • Gypsum Country Club | Gypsum, Colorado

  • Candelas Community Center | Arvada, Colorado LEED Gold Certified

  • Health & Wellness Center at Good Shepherd | Longview, Texas LEED Gold Certified

 

Hotel/Hospitality Projects

  • Copper Mountain Resort, Whirlpool Replacement | Copper Mountain, Colorado

  • Hyatt Regency, DTC, Renovations | Denver, Colorado

  • Grand Hyatt Hotel, Renovations | Denver, Colorado

    • Pinnacle Club on levels 37. 38 & 39 including 3 ballrooms, commercial kitchen, public ADA restrooms

    • Hyatt Conference Center on level 2

    • Pavilion Plaza

    • Main lobby and associated public areas, including hotel entries, registration desk area, lobby bar, lobby lounge, elevator lobby and public restrooms.; and Mount Sopris Meeting Rooms

    • Valet

    • Grand Imperial Ballroom

    • Hotel restaurant, kitchen, bar, and associated food service areas

  • Ritz Carlton. Renovations | Denver, Colorado

    • 2nd Floor and Lobby

 

Library Projects

  • Glenrock Library | Glenrock, Wyoming

  • Clearview Library District | Windsor, Colorado

  • Lone Tree Library | Lone Tree, Colorado

  • Hadley Branch Library, Renovation | Denver, Colorado

  • Columbine Library | Littleton, Colorado

  • Denver Central Library | Denver, Colorado

    • 5th & 6th Floor Humidification

    • 1st & 4th Floor Assessment

    • 6th Floor Build-Out

    • Schlessman Hall

  • Gypsum Library | Gypsum, Colorado

  • Rifle Library | Rifle, Colorado LEED Gold Certified

 

Municipal Projects

  • City of Arvada, Lake Arbor Golf Club Remodel | Arvada, Colorado

  • City of Arvada, Indiana Shops Ready Room | Arvada, Colorado

  • City Of Arvada Police Department, Delta Sector | Arvada, Colorado

  • City Of Arvada Police  Department, Lake Arbor Community Station | Arvada, Colorado LEED Gold Certified

  • City Of Arvada Police  Department, West Wood Community Station | Arvada, Colorado LEED Gold Certified

  • City of Aurora Public Service Training Center (CAPST), Police/Fire Fighter Joint Training, Preliminary Design & Peer Review | Aurora, Colorado LEED Gold Certified

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