The project’s scope included establishing a new boiler plant, chiller plant, and deploying utilities and process lines to equipment. In response to the owner’s request to expedite the schedule by six months, Allied Mechanical Services (AMS) was committed to meeting the accelerated deadline. Adopting a dual approach, AMS implemented two crew shifts and utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology.

Throughout the project, AMS maintained a daily workforce of 50-60 individuals, accumulating a total of 80,000 man-hours. Acknowledging the potential challenges of managing a large workforce in a confined space, AMS introduced two shifts to optimize productivity while mitigating safety risks.

In tandem with the two crew shifts, AMS capitalized on its BIM expertise, deviating from the initial plans. This decision played a pivotal role in the project’s success. Leveraging laser scanning technology, AMS generated a 3-D BIM model of the existing structure, facilitating the design of remaining piping systems. Subsequently, welders at AMS’ Kalamazoo fabrication facility expedited fabrication off-site, enabling simultaneous fabrication and installation. This collaborative effort resulted in the installation of over 65,000 feet of utility and process piping, showcasing the team’s collective dedication and efficiency.