General Contractors & Custom Design
The Preferred Partner
for Palm Beach’s Most Demanding Builds
For decades, the leading General Contractors in Palm Beach County have relied on Berkun Air. We understand that in high-end custom home and commercial renovation projects, there is no margin for error. As a subcontractor, we don’t just provide a service; we protect your timeline, your budget, and your reputation with your client.
Our team is uniquely qualified to navigate the complexities of modern HVAC engineering, ensuring that every system we design and install satisfies the strictest building code inspectors and the most discerning homeowners.
LEED-Certified Expertise & Innovation
As a LEED Green Associate, Berkun Air is at the forefront of sustainable building technology. We were proud to serve as the design and build team for the first LEED Platinum home in Palm Beach. We provide GCs, architects, and developers with:
- VFR (Variable Flow Refrigerant) Specialists: Engineering systems for precise, zoned climate control in large-scale estates.
- Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV): Designing advanced air filtration and ventilation systems that prioritize indoor air quality.
- System Optimization: Guiding equipment selection to maximize SEER/EER ratings and long-term sustainability.
Our Collaborative Process
We integrate seamlessly into your project workflow, providing expert oversight from the blueprint stage through final commissioning.
- Assessment & Design Sizing: We perform rigorous load calculations and infrastructure evaluations to ensure the system is perfectly sized for the space—preventing the common pitfalls of undersized or oversized units.
- Precision Layout & Integration: We strategically place indoor and outdoor units to preserve the architectural integrity of the build while ensuring even air distribution and whisper-quiet performance.
- Ductwork & Ventilation Excellence: From standard high-efficiency ducting to custom copper installations, our work is sealed and insulated to prevent energy loss and ensure maximum longevity.
- Controls & BMS Integration: We set up sophisticated thermostats and sensors, including integration with Building Management Systems (BMS) for centralized, smart control.
- Rigorous Testing & Commissioning: We don’t just turn the system on; we fine-tune every setting, check for malfunctions, and verify that the output matches the engineering specifications exactly.
Documentation
& Long-term Support
Why GCs Choose Berkun Air?
- Technical Authority: Decades of experience with complex, high-end residential and commercial mechanical systems.
- Local Stability: A permanent fixture in West Palm Beach since 1999 with our own dedicated facility.
- Inspection Preparedness: We know the local codes better than anyone, ensuring a smooth path to your Certificate of Occupancy.
- Direct Communication: When a project is on the line, you have direct access to Jeff and our senior leads. No bureaucracy, just solutions.
- Secondary Expertise: Our decades of experience in the commercial sector allow us to bring a higher level of engineering precision and building-code expertise to every large-scale custom project we undertake.