GOVERNMENT FACILITIES SAFE RELIABLE CREATIVE COMPETITIVE
We are an industry pace-setter in the development of best practices for quality construction, staying safe, enhancing sustainability, lowering costs and maximizing long-term project value.
ABOUT
WALBRIDGE
We were forged in Detroit in 1916 by two men who understood that a company can make a difference when values take the lead. Trust. Integrity. Honesty. Character. Doing what is right. Words with great meaning that don’t seem to mean anything anymore. Well, they mean something to us. They form the foundation of a company operating 96 years after George Walbridge and Albert Aldinger built it. Our singular purpose is to construct world-class facilities. Facilities Built for GoodSM by expertly-managed teams whose passion for safety, quality and service is a personal commitment. We believe the foundation of a strong relationship is found in the values that drive a company. Having mutual understanding of how success is achieved by an alignment of core values is a tool that is unparalleled to all. Our philosophy of producing added value, embracing change and a commitment to teamwork and innovation are the foundation of our Commitment to Excellence.
WALBRIDGE ADVANTAGE DELIVERY METHODS
ALTERNATIVE FINANCE OPTIONS
We listen to our clients and take every opportunity to understand your specific needs so that we can understand how we can package each project’s delivery to satisfy those needs for the lowest responsible cost. To meet the unique challenges that projects present, Walbridge offers a variety of delivery methods to satisfy their specific requirements including:
In recent years, public- and private-sector projects have become more complex due to changing fiscal environments, increasing costs and aging infrastructures. Walbridge can help with alternative finance and delivery options to meet changing demands and to streamline your project’s delivery. Options include:
General Contracting Construction Management Design-Build
MARKETS
General Contracting Turnkey Program Management
Aviation
Developer / Investor Public Private Partnership (PPP) Design Build Finance Operate Maintain (DBFOM) Alternative Hybrid Options 63 - 20 Financing
Automotive
Commercial
Education
Embracing the entrepreneurial spirit fostered by company Both our company and our people are proudly involved in the following founders George B. Walbridge and Albert H. Aldinger nearly a century ago, we deliver superior quality at the best final cost. Our in-house technical expertise, partnered with dedication to safety, commitment to sustainability and Hospitality Assembly & Manufacturing Cultural & Higher Education Infrastructure Axle | Body Entertainment K – 12 financial strength, enables us to effectively respond to the Maintenance Distribution, Warehouse Office unique drivers of the industries we serve. And with more Facilities, Parking Engine | Paint | R&D, Testing Parking than 600 team members, we are able to deploy to locations & Transportation Stamping | Tier Suppliers Residential Terminal Transmission Retail across the globe.
An experienced craftsman brings the right tools to the job. Walbridge is no different. Our toolbox is brimming with the latest in industry-accepted best practices and technology.
SAFETY FIRST
BEST PRACTICES
Thinking, demanding and delivering safety in all aspects of our business is our #1 Core Value. Consistently safe job sites are the result of training, on-going focus and accountability. We annually provide more than 12,000 hours of safety training and over the past two years have provided thousands of hours of no-cost training to our subcontractors and partners. We believe there is a mutual responsibility to keep ourselves and each other safe and we stand behind our safety motto, “If it’s not safe, I won’t do it and I won’t let others do it.”
In 2014, Walbridge received a EMR significantly below the 1.00 industry standard.
0.54
We maintain our award-winning safety record with: ■■ Executive commitment to safety ■■ Continuous training ■■ Forward thinking policies and procedure ■■ Comprehensive safety and accident prevention plans
Government
Healthcare
Industrial Process
International
Manufacturing
Water /Waste
Local State Federal
Centers & Clinics Hospital Pharmaceutical
Automotive Energy & Power Hazardous Materials Heavy Rigging & Setting Reclamation Steel & Non-Ferrous
Asia Canada Mexico Middle East South America
Agriculture Building Materials Defense Solar Transportation
Water Wastewater
WORLDWIDE LOCATIONS
Detroit, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Aurora, Illinois Chicago, Illinois LaClaire, Iowa Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kokomo, Indiana Charlotte, North Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Tampa, Florida Orlando, Florida St. Louis, Missouri Oakland, California (JV) San Antonio, Texas (JV)
Mexico City, Mexico Cordoba, Argentina Sao Paulo, Brazil
Manama, Bahrahn (JV) Abu Dhabi, UAE (JV) Doha, Qatar (JV)
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS VDC
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) is a process that produces a digital representation of a building’s physical and functional characteristics, was well as the surrounding underground utilities. Walbridge Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Walbridge, uses VDC to deliver exacting design criteria, point out potential clashes and help eliminate conflicts, while saving time and money.
Walbridge was the first construction company to become ISO certified and is currently ISO 9001:2008 certified. Every job site team implements a master project plan that builds in quality during each step of the project to ensure work complies with the contract documents. Walbridge’s effective Quality Control Plan eliminates the waste of defect and rework by identifying and correcting deficiencies early upstream in the construction process.
VA/VE & LESSONS LEARNED
LEAN CONSTRUCTION
By applying value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) to construction projects, we can help owners realize substantial savings. In addition to the VA/VE Knowledge Base, Walbridge has established a Lessons Learned Knowledge Base which captures cost-savings ideas and tough lessons learned from both field operations and administrative management activities.
Walbridge is a Lean construction leader and innovator. More than a list of tools, our Lean Construction program is about understanding methods, applications and benefits to provide the right tools for the right job, applying Lessons Learned and reviewing our processes to increase productivity and reduce waste.
VSTART & VPUNCH
SUSTAINABILITY
Our proprietary VStart system manages the extraction, shipping, installation, start-up, testing, final acceptance and check out requirements for equipment. VPunch is a disciplined approach to plan, implement and visually manage the punch list process.
Walbridge is dedicated to providing environmental stewardship to the communities and ecosystems in which we build. In 2010, we became the first contractor in the United States to complete an airport terminal designed under the LEED® green building certification program.
Adult Detention Facilities | Courthouses | Fire Stations | City Halls & Municipal Complexes Juvenile Detention Facilities | Police Stations | History Museums | Command & Control Centers | Public Service Centers Maintenance Service Facilities | Armed Forces Reserve Centers | Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facilities
GOVERNMENT
EXPERTISE
For nearly a century, Walbridge has partnered with local, state and federal clients developing, improving and upgrading their infrastructures. From correctional facilities to comprehensive municipal complexes complete with court rooms, administrative offices and secured parking, these institutions require smart choices about security, master planning, energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Our in-house technical capabilities, dedication to safety and financial strength adds up to a building partner who delivers unique solutions positively impacting the communities in which we live.
HIGHLIGHTED
EXPERIENCE
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT CAMPBELL COMMAND & CONTROL FACILITY Fort Campbell, Kentucky Walbridge was selected to build the new 98,900 square foot Command and Control Training Facility for the 101st Airborne Division. The building’s layout represents the wing span of an eagle, composed of two separate wings shaped as a “V” configuration, connected by a main lobby area. One side is composed of two floors for offices, public areas, limited access secured areas and a secured basement level. The other houses faculty and administrative offices, training classrooms, briefing and debriefing rooms, special function areas, and conference rooms, mechanical and electrical rooms, break rooms and restrooms.
CITY OF NORTH PORT NEW CITY HALL & POLICE FACILITY North Port, Florida Walbridge served as general contractor for North Port’s new City Hall and adjacent Police Station. A 100,000 square foot complex, The City Hall Building and Police Station were built side by side on a 15 acre lot in North Port’s new Public Services complex. Both hurricane hardened buildings are rectangular in shape with tilt-up exterior walls, structural steel framing, and a roof system of metal deck over steel joists, wood trusses and concrete tile roofing.
TAYLOR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Taylor, Michigan This project consisted of design-build services for major improvements to the City of Taylor’s municipal complex to address facilities that were inadequate in size and function. Two major facilities were built to provide state-of-the-art fire protection and uphold the law. The Midtown Fire Station doubles the size of the old main fire station, providing ample space for firefighters, administrative offices, fire trucks and rescue vehicles. The 23rd District Court expands courtroom and workroom capacity to accommodate the court’s increased caseload. A secure prisoner transfer area was also provided in addition to the parking lot between the two buildings.
CITY OF ANN ARBOR WHEELER SERVICE CENTER Ann Arbor, Michigan Walbridge was selected as the general contractor for the construction of the City of Ann Arbor’s Wheeler Service Center. The facility was the largest project in relation to scope the City of Ann Arbor ever undertook. The main goal of the project was to consolidate existing operations which were previously spread throughout the entire city to become more efficient and effective. The scope of work for the Service Center consisted of site development, construction of three main buildings and several miscellaneous site structures. The site development entailed the clearing, grubbing and site balancing of the 48-acre site.
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER Fort Benning, Georgia At a base that supports 120,000 active-duty, reserve and retired military personnel and their families, providing modern facilities and amenities is important. The new 150,000 square foot Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC) enabled the USACE to relocate nine Army Reserve Units to this one facility. The building features a 121,580-square-foot training center and a 12,580-squarefoot organizational maintenance shop. This 600-member center houses administrative areas, educational assembly and library spaces, a weapons vault and simulator, and a large physical fitness center.
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SECURITY FORCES FACILITY MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Walbridge served as the prime general contractor for the new two-story, security forces facility that houses the on-base security staff for the 6th Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. This project also included a 10,000 square foot building addition to the 927th Security Forces Facility which was added more than half way through the project. The facility includes extensive office and administration spaces as well as state-of-the-art conference, investigation and interview rooms. The security forces facility is registered under the LEED Green Building Rating System with a Certification goal of Silver.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HISTORY CENTER Tampa, Florida Walbridge provided construction management services for the new Tampa Bay History Center of Hillsborough County. This 60,000 square foot museum and cultural center is the first Hillsborough County-owned LEED certified building and is situated on the waterfront in downtown Tampa on a 2.5-acre site in Cotanchobee–Ft. Brooke Park. The Center is positioned along the two-mile pedestrian riverwalk promenade, where many of the museums and cultural facilities are located. The Walbridge team saved the Tampa Bay History Center more than $450,000 in accepted value-engineering alternates by suggesting options that would reduce cost while not impacting design intent or aesthetic appeal of the building.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE NORTHEAST METRO PACKAGING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER Detroit, Michigan Walbridge was selected as the lead contractor for the design- build delivery of the USPS’ Northeast Metro Packaging and Distribution Center located in Pontiac, Michigan. The 800,000 square foot facility’s primary function was to house the fixed mechanization systems for the bulk mail system and tray mail system. Interior spaces included a 576,000 square foot workroom, support spaces, administrative/ office spaces and special function spaces including a battery charging room, flammable storage room and computer room. The new building consolidated several existing postal functions, housed in multiple buildings, into a new state-of-the-art unified facility.
Andy Wasiniak Assistant Vice President, New Business Development 777 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Detroit, Michigan 48226 Direct 313.442.1269 Cell 313.221.1013 awasiniak@walbridge.com www.walbridge.com