Modernizing New Mexico's Workforce Hub: Sustainable Upgrades for the TIWA Building
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) aims to improve the state’s workforce to boost business and industry productivity. Operating from the 89,000 ft², 5-story TIWA building in downtown Albuquerque, the facility, built in 1976, had not seen significant renovations. It faced aging systems in need of replacement, inefficient space utilization, and inadequate occupant comfort. NMDWS sought a comprehensive renovation plan to address these issues, enhance energy efficiency, and extend the building’s lifespan for another 50 years.
49.9
REDUCTION IN ANNUAL UTILITY COSTS
258,492
TOTAL FIRST YEAR SAVINGS
1.1m
CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION
21.6M
WORTH OF UPGRADES
Innovative Solutions
NMDWS needed a partner to develop a comprehensive plan to address these challenges, improve occupant comfort, and extend the building’s life for another 50 years, while ensuring sustainability through energy efficiency measures.
Installed 1,600 new LED lighting fixtures with advanced controls to reduce energy costs.
Modernized HVAC system with a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system and heat recovery for efficient heating and cooling.
Implemented a new open-protocol Building Automation System (BAS) for centralized control and improved energy management.
Abated hazardous materials and insulated exterior walls to enhance safety and thermal efficiency.
Upgraded domestic water fixtures to reduce water consumption.
Overhauled the electrical system to reduce energy waste and improve efficiency.
Optimized utility costs by identifying rate change opportunities and renegotiating contracts.
Upgraded IT infrastructure, including new CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioning) equipment.
Installed a 30 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system to support renewable energy goals.
Replaced low-voltage transformers with high-efficiency units to improve the efficiency and reliability of the electrical infrastructure.
operational efficiency
sustainability
Significant reductions in energy and water costs provide NMDWS with ongoing savings, enabling them to reinvest in their mission of workforce development.
energy efficiency
The installation of advanced systems, including a solar PV array, reduces the building’s carbon footprint and ensures long-term environmental responsibility.
From the Client
“By reducing our spending on electricity and water, we will open up more resources to focus on our main mission of improving employment and poverty rates in New Mexico.”
– Bill McCamley, NMDWS Cabinet Secretary
