Construct Eglin AFB Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Development Facility

Location: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Client: Okaloosa County for Eglin AFB

New construction of Aircraft and Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Development Facility. This 8,599 sf building gives the Eglin AFB firefighters permanent access to air emergencies, allowing access times to any point on the runway to be within FAA-required response times. Pre-engineered metal building and split face CMU structure is composed of three spatial divisions: administrative, support, and bunk areas, and a three-engine truck bay.

Construction of Air Traffic Control Tower

Location: Destin Executive Airport, Destin, FL
Client: Okaloosa County Airports

Construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower directly in the heart of Destin Florida; a project that redefines the Destin skyline and will bring a decade of preparation to completion. The SOW includes 39 auger cast pilings at 45-ft and 65-ft depths, concrete tilt-wall construction with weights up to 90 tons, steel erection at six stories in the air, new light beacon, wetland dredge and fill and impact mitigation, highly technical air traffic control systems and ALCMS control lighting, bores for electrical, communications and water, as well as a federally specified 3,500-ft asphalt access roadway, new security fencing, and key card access control systems for the facility. 

This project received an award in recognition of outstanding achievements in airport aesthetics, safety, and service in the state of Florida.

Replace Chilled Water Piping B3909

Location: NAS Pensacola, FL
Client: NAVFAC Southeast

Design and construction to replace the underground chilled water distribution piping system at the Naval Air Technical Training Center. Work included replacing all piping from the mechanical plant (Building 3909) to all barracks (Buildings 3901-3908 and 3910), the Galley (Building 3900), the Medical Clinic (Building 3911), and the Enlisted Club (Building 3912). The new pipe was installed up to the locations of existing isolation valves at all twelve buildings served. New gate valves were installed where the new piping connected to the existing. Existing piping from the isolation valves to the buildings remained in place for use. The project site covered approximately 3,600 linear feet where new chilled water piping was installed. The new chilled water piping crossed under four roads that were to remain in use. Underground directional boring was utilized in these areas to not disturb the flow of traffic.

Repair Air Traffic Control Tower Building 118

Location: NAS Jacksonville, FL
Client: NAVFAC Southeast

EMR was responsible for the four-phase renovation of Building 118 to bring it into compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Selective demolition included drywall and metal stud framing; vinyl composition tile; acoustical ceiling tile; windows; concrete masonry units, as necessary, to allow for the installation of structural members; guardrail/handrail; and roof planes. Repairs included replacing the HVAC system; repairing the electrical system; and refurbishing interior finishes, lighting, and exterior finishes. Work also included new state-of-the-art equipment in the control tower and below the cab observation level to meet requirements established by the National Airspace System Modernization Program and FAA standards. Building 118 remained in operation during all phases of this project.