McKenney’s helped redesign, then install mechanical systems at the new Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.

2. Project Name
Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior
Academy
Project Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Team
Owner: Education Real Estate LLC
General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction Group, Inc.
Architect: Perkins+Will
Engineer: Newcomb & Boyd
Subcontractor: McKenney’s, Inc.
Specializations
Building Information Modeling
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3. McKenney’s helped redesign, then install mechanical systems at the
new Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy in
Atlanta, Georgia.

4. The Challenge
The initial project design was substantially beyond the school’s budget,
requiring significant redesign efforts. This postponed the project
start, and McKenney’s had to fast-track mechanical system installation to
keep the overall construction project on schedule.
The Solution
McKenney’s worked closely with the general contractor and engineer,
assisting in the redesign from a more commonly used water source heat
pump system to a unique self-contained unit (SCU) system—lowering
mechanical costs by 25 percent. To overcome delays due to redesign,
McKenney’s used Building Information Modeling (BIM) to keep the team
ahead of schedule. They also used embeds and prefabricated piping and
plumbing components to expedite installation, guided by a spatial
positioning system to optimize accuracy during layout.
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5. The Results
McKenney’s completed the mechanical installation within the original
budget and faster than planned. The construction project is expected
to be finished in time for the school’s opening.

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