Case Study

Duke University School of Engineering Wilkinson Building

Education

Project Overview

Building

Duke University School of Engineering Wilkinson Building (Location: Durham, N.C.)

Project Type

New construction

Partners

Skanska, Affiliated Engineers

Description

150,000 square feet, five stories, thirty-five lab modules, multiple classrooms/offices with state-of-the-art mechanical and plumbing systems. Opened for classes Spring 2021.

Delivery Method

Design-Bid-Build

Budget

$20M+

Services

  • HVAC installation
  • Plumbing installation
  • Medical gas installation
  • Acid waste installation

Capabilities

Project Highlights

  • ENR Southeast Best Specialty Construction Project

  • ABC National Excellence In Construction Pyramid Award

  • Thirty-five lab modules with over fifty fume hoods

  • Carefully orchestrated delivery and setting of rooftop air handlers on twelve tractor-trailers in a single day

  • Installation of 500 chilled beams for ultra energy efficiency

  • Heat-recovery system installed to capture and reuse heat from massive lab exhaust fans

  • “Just-in-time” delivery required with laydown space restraints.

As the mechanical engineer for this project, we would like to extend our appreciation for SPC Mechanical’s workmanship, coordination, and communication throughout the construction of this complex project. SPC was a critical part of the successful completion of this project’s complicated systems including a flooded, vertical heat exchanger heating hot water system, active and passive chilled beams, paint booth and laboratory exhaust systems, RO water system and nitrogen piping systems among others.

Affiliated Engineers