Commercial Project
Rock Island Arsenal Building 299
Design Assist
- Location: Rock Island, IL
- Contract Type: Design Assist
- Market: Government
- Owner: City of Rock Island
- General Contractor: Alacran Contracting
- Architect: O&S Associates
- Engineer: ATI Architects & Engineers
The renovation of Building 299 was a comprehensive design-build project for a large manufacturing facility spanning 175,000 sq. ft. The task involved integrating essential utility systems, including gas, nitrogen, water, process water, air, steam, and condensate, to enhance operational efficiency. A key aspect of the project was laying a 4,500 ft. gas main, connecting the facility to the distribution building, establishing a robust utility network essential for manufacturing operations.
Project Highlights
Holistic Design-Build Approach:
A holistic design-build approach was instrumental in ensuring a seamless transition from conceptualization to operational readiness.
Utility System Integration:
At the heart of the project lay the complex routing and integration of key utility systems like gas, nitrogen, water, process water, air, steam, and condensate, essential for creating a self-sufficient manufacturing environment in Building 299.
Extensive Gas Main Installation:
The project included laying a 4,500 ft. gas main from the distribution building to the facility, which was critical for ensuring a reliable gas supply for their manufacturing processes.
Precision Routing and Installation:
Routing and installation of utility lines required skilled engineering to ensure optimal functionality, accessibility, and compliance with safety standards in the industry.
Collaborative Engineering Effort:
Ryan & Associates worked with a multidisciplinary team to address complex utility routing and installation requirements.
Safety and Compliance:
Strict adherence to safety protocols and local building codes were paramount in ensuring a safe operational environment.
Quality Assurance:
We enforced a rigorous quality assurance regimen to guarantee that all utility installations achieved the highest standards of workmanship and reliability.
Timely Completion:
Despite the project’s extensive scope and technical complexities, it was finished on time, reflecting our teams’ strong project management skills.
Operational Readiness:
The successful completion of the project marked a significant milestone in their manufacturing capability.
Stakeholder Satisfaction:
Positive feedback from stakeholders highlighted our technical expertise and project management throughout the project lifecycle.
Building 299’s remodel showcases design, technical expertise, and collaboration. This project revived a manufacturing facility and improved utility infrastructure for efficient operations.
