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

2. Project Name
Georgia Aquarium
Dolphin Expansion
Project Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Team
Owner: Georgia Aquarium Inc.
Central Plants
Markets
Specializations
General Contractor:
Brasfield & Gorrie
Pipe Shop Prefab
Architect: PGAV Architects
Engineer: TJP, Inc. for
Life Support Systems
Building Information Modeling

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

4. The Challenge
The 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, several
existing exhibits in the path of the new dolphin exhibit, including the
penguin exhibit, had to be shut down—requiring a rebuild in other
areas and construction of temporary facilities during the transition.
The Solution
McKenney’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.
The content of this document is not intended as an endorsement.

5. The Results
McKenney’s attention to detail and flexibility resulted in the project
being completed on time and on budget while Georgia Aquarium
remained open to the public.

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