Military Working Dog Training Area, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

Delivery Type: Design-Build
Contract Value: $619,179
Size: 18,000 sq. ft.
Description:

  • Project provides a new, 18,000-SF pre-engineered building (PEB) canopy structure and 18,000 SF of artificial turf for the MWD training area.

  • Provided 100% design drawings for the structural foundation and PEB.

  • To accommodate the new structure, removed existing utility poles, concrete pads, and vegetation within the new shade area footprint.

  • PEB was constructed with a 9’ clearance and 13’ eave height, rated for a 113-mph wind load. Building columns were padded to prevent injury to the dogs.

  • Installed a 16” x 16” landscape paver border around the perimeter of the new turf area.

  • The new turf system was padded at a 12’ x 150’ section under the MWD jump obstacles.

  • Ladder obstacle was anchored into the ground.

  • Project was completed more than two months ahead of schedule.