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Alfond W² Ocean Engineering Lab
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Orono, ME
- Status:
- Completed - Jan 2015
- Structure Type:
- Laboratory
Scope Of Work
Scope of Work
Cianbro served as Construction Manager for a new 12,750-square-foot addition to the existing Offshore Wind Laboratory, comprising a 9,000-square-foot wave tank and 3,750 square feet for robotics. The addition is approximately 45 feet high to accommodate the Tunnel Positioning System, which is similar in height to an overhead bridge crane.
Project Details
Managed sitework, including mass excavation and backfill for the wave basin; new underground electrical power feed; and water, sewer, and storm drain systems
Constructed wave basin using shotcrete
Cast-in-place foundations
Fabricated and erected the structural steel superstructure
Installed metal insulated wall panels
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) roofing
Installed complete heating and air conditioning systems
Installed electrical lighting and power controls
Lean, Innovative and Unique Project Solutions
The nine-month accelerated construction schedule occurred in tandem with daily college classes. Precise coordination with The University of Maine, as well as on-site team members and trade partners, was critical to eliminating any impact on the students and faculty as a result of project operations.
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