Design-Build Fire House Renovation, NAS-JRB NAVFAC Southeast

January 2020 – ARS was awarded a sole source, firm fixed price contract by NAVFAC Southwest to renovate several fire stations throughout the Naval Air Station—Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The main focus of the renovation project was to consolidate a new Crash Facility and Building 2 Fire Station into two buildings. Work included civil, structural, architectural, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and telecommunications upgrades and improvements. Construction also included the replacement of all windows to meet hurricane wind load requirements with emergency egress window systems and the replacement of the storefront system doors. AAC provided structural supports; replacement of the HVAC system, electrical system, distribution, and lighting systems; the removal and replacement of the plumbing and drainage systems; and the removal and replacement of interior finishes to accommodate new space requirements.