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that … do not provide modern and efficient living accommodations that our troops deserve.” “We need these barracks for our Marines,” added Col. Robert Rice, MCBH commander when construction began. highly efficient plumbing fixtures for water savings and an energy-efficient central air conditioning system for energy savings. The lighting system also was equipped with occupancy sensors in addition to efficient light fixtures for added energy savings. Key asPecTs “The biggest challenge for this project was environmental, as this project was adjacent to the Mokapu Central Drainage Canal (MCDC),” continues Sagum. “Very strict controls were implemented to prevent contaminated storm water from entering the MCDC. In addition, the size of the property, in conjunction with the large footprint of the main building, resulted in access and coordination issues during construction.” Also worth noting, the contract originally required that the complex be designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification criteria. “The design credits have been submitted to the U.S. Green Building Council and have been approved, and review of the construction credits are pending. Preliminary review by the design and construction teams reveals that this project may actually achieve a gold rating.” Besides the carport PV system, which has the capacity to provide 100 percent of the energy needs for about 60 of the 150 units, a number of other green building measures were incorporated into the facility to help it achieve the higher certification. This includes the use of FavORaBle ResUlTs “The original project duration was 840 calendar days with a revised contract completion date of March 31, 2012,” Sagum explains. “Nan, Inc. credits the collaborative efforts of the team players, NAVFAC, ROICC, MCBH Facilities Department, design engineers and subcontractors, for their early commitment to partnering as the most influential factor in the success of this project.” Sagum would especially like to recognize Nan’s own project team for their efforts in the successful completion of the BEQ, including: Kim Bothe, superintendent; Sonny Kang, quality control manager; Joseph Tavares, safety manager; Ryan Kunselman, project engineer; and Kyle Loo, project engineer. Nan, Inc. recently received a certificate of achievement from NAVFAC Hawaii, in recognition of its “exemplary safety performance in the fulfillment of the … contract.” In addition, Sagum says, the project was very significant because it was able to employ, on the average, approximately 100 tradesmen for a year and a half. “Nan’s success on these large, high-profile government projects reflects our ability to compete in the global market for the Department of Defense,” concludes Sagum. BI plank floors. The entire building is air conditioned for maximum comfort. Each unit consists of a shared bedroom and bathroom with separate storage/closet space for each occupant. Three laundry rooms are located on the first floor, and there are two janitor’s closets on each level.” Besides the building, the following support structures also were constructed: a central chiller plant, two barbeque pavilions, three covered bicycle storage facilities and a 159-stall parking lot covered by a photovoltaic carport structure. “The need for new BEQ at MCBH for our young Marines is very critical,” said Raymond Rippel, director for Unaccompanied Personnel Housing at the time the project broke ground. “We have some extremely old facilities Thank You Nan, Inc. for making us a part of your team. Woman owned small business Lic.C-12094 Asphalt Pavement Specialists Since 1982 Many thanks to the following subcontractors and suppliers for supporting this special section: MaHalO! • Commercial • Residential • Government/Military 808.833.1991 info@alakona.com www.alakona.com 112 | BUILDING INDUSTRY | JULY 2012 • Alakona Corp. • Ameron Hawaii • Tileco, Inc. http://www.alakona.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - July 2012

Contents July 2012
Hawaii’s Top 25 Contractors
Educating for the Industry
Surviving a Tough Economy
Top Eats
News Beat
Forest City Completes $312M Neighborhood
2012 CAK Home Show Streams Live
Keokea Beach Park Renovation Completed
La Tour Bakehouse Partners with RevoluSun
Pier 29 Construction Complete
NAIOP Awards Honor Commercial Development
NAVFAC Awards $46.6M Contract
Departments
Datebook
Best Practices
Contracts Awarded
Concept to Completion: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Phase 5
Low Bids
Spotlight on Success: BEQ, MCBH
News Makers
New Products
July's Features

Building Industry Magazine - July 2012