Location
Charlottesville, VA
General Contractor
Barton Malow
Size
95,262 sq. ft.
Scope
Design Electric completed the full electrical and lighting package for the new Harrison Family Olympic Sports Center, part of UVA’s expansion connecting to the McCue Center. The scope included lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, and inverter systems, as well as electrical work for support areas and hydrotherapy spaces.
Innovative Approaches
Through the Design Assist process, Design Electric modeled the electrical systems in BIM and used Trimble technology for accurate layout of conduit and hanger points. We prefabricated several pre-hung racks for both power and data, allowing for efficient installation and consistent results across multiple areas.
Project Features & Solutions
In the hydrotherapy and sports medicine areas, our team installed power and auxiliary systems for specialized equipment that required precise coordination with other trades. We coordinated vendor documents and worked closely with the specialty subcontractors, MEP subcontractors, and the General Contractor.
Challenges & Coordination
The project was completed ahead of schedule despite several major scheduling impacts. Design Electric assisted the general contractor with resequencing work to maintain progress and resolve conflicts. During demolition, we addressed existing electrical conditions and adjusted our sequencing to keep construction moving while corrections were made.