Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology

Huntsville, Alabama

Owner: Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology / General Contractor: Turner Universal / Contract Amount: $10,693,402

Excellence in Construction Award: Mechanical - More than $10 Million - Alabama Associated Builders and Contractors

Ivey's contract included installing the plumbing and HVAC for this four-story 269,000 square foot facility. Because the facility is a laboratory, the duct system must supply and exhaust the correct volume of air to the various rooms to ensure proper room presurization. The ductwork in the building starts int he penthouses and feed sdown through the four floors through a centrally located duct chase, where it branches off and spans the floors. Plumbing for the project included underground waste, domestic water, lab water, lab waste, decorate fountain, storm drainage, and specialty gas. The construction of this project provided jobs for around 80 Alabama residents and 40 jobs through subcontractors.