SOLUTIONS FOR THE BUILT WORLD Broward County Jail Exterior Glazing Systems Remediation Brian Calderone ‐ WJE Rick Weber ‐ WJE Randy Atlas ‐ ASSDI Jorge Reyes ‐ TLC October 16, 2018
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. • Interdisciplinary architectural, engineering and materials sciences firm established in 1956 • Specializing in investigation, analysis and design services to solve building problems
WJE Services Materials Science Architecture & Architectural Engineering Corrosion and Service Life Modeling Building Science Laboratory Materials Evaluation Building Enclosure Commissioning Research and Product Evaluation Facade Assessment Testing Fire Protection and Life Safety Building Enclosure Testing Historic Preservation Load Testing and Instrumentation Roofing and Waterproofing Nondestructive Evaluation Structural Engineering Design Buildings, Bridges, and Infrastructure Repair and Rehabilitation Failures and Disasters Peer Review Structural and Seismic Evaluation Design ‐ Assist and Design ‐ Build Litigation Consulting
Laboratory and Testing • Deeper Understanding of the Problem
Our People • 300+ Licensed Architects and Engineers • Recognized Experts • Over 60% have PhD or Masters Degrees
Problem Solving Culture We Listen Customizes our approach to best achieve the client’s specific goals. We Ask the Structure Identify the root cause(s) of the issue(s) at hand We Provide Options Empower our clients to pick what works best for them We Work Together The right people for the task at hand
Project Experience Detention Facilities Pinellas County Jail Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility Babcox Justice Center Alcatraz Courthouses Civic Buildings Museums Other high profile performance ‐ critical structures
Detention Center and Broward County Experience Atlas Experience • Florida Attorney General’s Office representing the Florida Department of Corrections in Title II Americans with Disabilities Lawsuits • Butte County Jail. Security Systems Analysis. Oroville, CA. • Consultant on security and CPTED on the Madison County, VA. Courthouse Phase II expansion and renovations. • Miami Dade County Corrections Master Plan and Krome Avenue Detention Center Expansion • Miami Dade County ‐ Physical Security and existing conditions Evaluation of all 7 Miami Dade County Jails TLC Experience • Pinellas Jail Infrastructure Design Criteria ‐ design criteria package of Phase I of the 2010 Master Plan ‐ utility infrastructure both for mechanical and electrical systems. • Broward Governmental Center Air Handling Units Replacement ‐ mechanical and electrical engineering design to replace 16 existing chilled water AHUs • Broward County Annex Building Cooling Tower Replacement (Design) ‐ design for the replacement of existing cooling towers, condenser water pumps and condenser water piping. • Broward County Judicial Complex Chillers Replacement (Design) ‐ mechanical and electrical design for the replacement of the existing chillers. • Broward County Main Library Air Handling Units Condensate Issue ‐ assessment of issues with the condensate drains and water leaks outside the AHU coils • Pinellas County
Window Replacement Projects • Hundreds of projects nationwide
Project Approach ‐ Investigation Understand the County’s needs Understand logistics/security Other constraints Performance requirements Understand root cause – Investigation Window system Cladding Structural backup Mechanical and electrical Testing Analysis Communicate
Project Approach ‐ Creative Solutions Develop repair options Pros and cons Develop practical solution Possible Solutions for Broward County Jail Remediate Repair Glass Replacement Sealant Replacement Frame repair System Replacement Corrosion resistance Drainage system Prefabricated construction Side panels Two lines of defense
Implement Solution Repair documents Team meetings Submittal reviews Mockups (lab and field) Construction verification QC Testing
Project Approach Staging/logistics/security will be a key factor in success Resident relocation ‐‐ horizontal housing pods (secure areas) versus vertical suspended scaffolding drops Phasing of work to minimize disruption If less secure areas (administrative) are also getting new windows, this work can be sequenced differently
Atlas Safety & Security Design, Inc. Security design consulting Specializes in the planning, design, and construction of criminal justice facilities American Correctional Association (ACA) Design and Technology Committee member Experienced with the ACA Adult Local Detention Facilities manual and the Florida Model Jail Standards
WJE/Atlas/TLC Team We develop solutions to problems Engineers/Architects in the field Continuity of team On Time/On Budget Proactive response to problems or unforeseen issues
Questions? Nick Ozog Senior Associate Fire Protection Engineer Karen Zimnicki Fiona Aldus Associate Principal Brian Calderone Principal Project Manager Senior Associate Building Enclosure Specialist Building Enclosure Specialist South Florida Unit Manager Professional Engineer Tony Cinnamon Associate Principal Window/Curtain Wall Tricia Fitzgerald Rick Weber Specialist Senior Associate Principal LEED AP, P.E. Window/Curtain Wall Specialist
TLC Engineering for Architecture Broad experience in mechanical and electrical investigations and designs Envelope and Energy Optimization Energy Modeling Extensive experience with Broward County
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