Automating Peripherals, Inc.

KBS was selected to complete this 74,000 SF office building on a design/build basis.  Excel Engineering is the engineer for this project.  This project was completed in April of 2005.

Address:
1550 Innovation Way
Hartford, WI

Challenges:
This project involved many challenges, such as providing uninterruptible electrical power and internet service, and others.

The continuous electrical power requirement was solved by working with the local utility company to install a large 450 KW generator.  The generator could be used not only during building power outages but also during peak electrical demands times.  The generator is leased by the client and power is sold back to the utility company during peak demands.  The generator can be remotely started by the utility company whenever necessary to supplement their regional power supply. 

The continuous high speed internet connection was solved by worked with the local telephone company to install a second redundant fiber optic line to the building.  If one line is interrupted the second line is immediately patched over to provide the continuous service.  The fiber optic cables are fed to the office park from different directions.

One of the client's medical software products is used to monitor a building's door entry systems, HVAC equipment, and lighting controls all through one software package.  Close coordination was needed between the client and the door hardware supplier, HVAC designer, and Electrical designer to accomplish this.  All types of possible door entry and monitoring systems were installed and are used as show pieces for clients to view.

During the foundation excavation work natural underground springs were discovered which created poor soil bearing and working conditions.  This was compounded by the very wet spring and early summer weather experienced in this portion of the country.  Dewatering and foundation over-excavation were necessary to complete the foundation system.  An underslab drainage system was also installed to provide a dry finished space in the lower level.