The P-147 project involved the DOD AT/FP compliant design and construction of a state-of-the-art, environmentally efficient research/testing facility associated with the Navy’s prototype Poseidon Multi-Mission (P-8) aircraft development effort. All work was performed at the highly secure and occupied NAS Patuxent River installation, directly supported the P-8 development effort, and was critical to the program’s test-data analysis and research operations.

Work included the design and construction of extensive flexible office and operations areas, conference rooms, bathrooms, entrance/reception and storage areas, mechanical and communications rooms, stairwells, and ADA compliant handicapped access areas, as well as the installation of advanced life safety systems, including fire protection and mass notification units, and of multiple reinforced secure areas designed to store secured and classified information and equipment.

The project also featured advanced electrical, plumbing, sprinkler/alarm, and mechanical and HVAC systems, including state-of-the-art energy conservation controls, a large roof-top HVAC unit, and associated heating and cooling equipment, as well as the installation of mission-critical fiber-optic and additional communications lines and systems (each integrated with the P-8 program’s adjacent hangar operations).

Additional design/build-related work involved exterior site analyses, including site surveys and geotechnical reports, comprehensive interior and exterior architectural finish work and interior design plans, roofing systems development, space planning and furniture and equipment layout, post-analyses site work, including excavation, demolition, parking lot development, landscaping, perimeter security features, and civil site utilities design, including electrical expansion lines and utility protection.

The facility is a critical component in the prototype P-8 aircraft development schedule and, as such, delivery by the contract completion date was also critical (only 365 days were allotted for design and construction). Consequently, Grimberg developed a comprehensive fast-track schedule and phasing plan that included aggressive trade coordination and enforced strict timeline compliance requirements. This efficient work plan ensured that all milestones were achieved on or ahead of schedule, that all owner-requested upgrades were seamlessly incorporated into the work plan, and that the Navy’s delivery requirements were fulfilled without exception.

Grimberg’s scheduling and coordination effort provided the Navy with substantial additional value, including multiple time and cost-saving strategies. As a result, the company delivered a state-of-the-art facility on time, within budget, with no lost time accidents, and to the Navy’s total satisfaction.

As a result of the company’s performance, Grimberg received a 2007 Association of General Contractors Merit Award, as well as excellent overall project ratings.

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