redesign saves budget and schedule
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McKenney’s helped redesign, then install mechanical systems at the new Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.TRANSCRIPT
McKenney’s helped redesign, then install mechanical systems at the new Charles R. Drew
Charter School Junior and Senior Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.
THE CHALLENGEThe initial project design was substantially beyond the school’s budget, requiring significant redesign efforts. This postponed the project start, and McKenney’s had to fast
track mechanical system installation to keep the overall construction project on schedule.
THE SOLUTIONMcKenney’s worked closely with the general contractor and engineer, assisting in the redesign from a more commonly used water source heat pump system to a unique selfcontained unit (SCU) system—lowering mechanical costs by 25 percent. To overcome delays due to redesign, McKenney’s used Building Information
Modeling (BIM) to keep the team ahead of schedule. They also used embeds and prefabricated piping and plumbing components to expedite installation, guided by a spatial positioning system to optimize accuracy during layout.
THE RESULTSMcKenney’s completed the mechanical installation within the original budget and faster than planned. The construction project is expected to be finished in time for the school’s opening.
Redesign Saves Budget and SchedulePROJECT NAME
� Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy
PROJECT LOCATION
� Atlanta, Georgia
PROJECT TEAM
� Owner: Education Real Estate LLC
� General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction Group, Inc.
� Architect: Perkins+Will
� Engineer: Newcomb & Boyd
� Subcontractor: McKenney’s, Inc.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Building Information Modeling
Design/Assist
Plumbing Shop Prefab
bdoc
Pipe Shop Prefab
MARKETS
� Education
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For more information on the revitalization of the Drew Junior and Senior Academy, visit www.eastlakefoundation.org