Waco, Inc.
Mount Crawford, VA 22841
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Comprehensive HVAC Project at Longwood University
Project Information
- Project Location:
- VA
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- School / College / University
Scope Of Work
The HVAC system at Willett Hall, Longwood University’s athletic building, hadn’t been upgraded in 40 years. The system wasn’t performing well, students faculty were complaining. Additionally, Longwood sought to improve energy efficiency along with air quality throughout the building.
What IT TOOK TO ACHIEVE THIS PROJECT.
Unique Project Challenges
1.The project occurred during regular class schedules, which presented challenges to getting the project done on time without risk of accidents. Getting the roof top units placed onto the roof was a logistical challenge because it required scheduling conducting crane work during normal day-to-day class schedules. Significant safety measures were taken to protect students, faculty visitors to that area of the campus.
2.Installing the 7 air-handling units inside the building required a unique solution. Waco personnel had to remove existing louvers on the exterior of the building to fit the units through the exterior wall and set in place.
3.Integrating automated control systems on the equipment with those on the existing equipment proved complex. Precise engineering scheduling were important to insure that no interruptions occurred to ongoing operations while the replacement project was in process.
Why WACO was chosen
Several companies competed for this project. Due to previous projects at Longwood, Waco had developed a reputation of quality dependability, this played a key factor in the final award of the contract. Waco was also the general contractor on this project had the responsibility to make sure all subcontractors coordinated their work met the schedule. Proper management of the subcontractors was critical to Waco’s success.
Summary of Results
Russ Ricketts was the Project Manager his many years of experience helped to complete all phases of the project ahead of schedule. There were minimal change orders no safety incidents. In the end, Waco transformed a system that everyone complained about into a high efficiency system that provided a comfortable environment for all who occupied the building.
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