Project NameGeorgia AquariumDolphin Expansion

Project LocationAtlanta, Georgia

Project TeamOwner: Georgia Aquarium Inc.

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General Contractor:Brasfield & Gorrie

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Architect: PGAV ArchitectsEngineer: TJP, Inc. forLife Support Systems

Building Information Modeling

McKenney’s planned and installed piping systems for a new dolphin exhibit building at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

The ChallengeThe dolphin exhibit was an addition to the existing aquarium site located in a congested metropolitan area with minimal space for maneuvering and no storage areas. While the aquarium remained operational, severalexisting exhibits in the path of the new dolphin exhibit, including the penguin exhibit, had to be shut down—requiring a rebuild in otherareas and construction of temporary facilities during the transition.

The SolutionMcKenney’s used BIM to comprehensively map out the piping needs for the dolphin exhibit, which has an independent system, as well as the rebuilt exhibits and temporary structures served by existing systems. To contend with space limitations, all materials were fabricated offsite and delivered as needed.

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The ResultsMcKenney’s attention to detail and flexibility resulted in the project being completed on time and on budget while Georgia Aquariumremained open to the public.

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