Working efficiently, quickly and quietly, McKenney’s participated in a renovation of the sea lion exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium.

2. Project Name
Georgia Aquarium Sea Lions
Exhibit Renovation
Project Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Team
General Contractor: Brasfield &
Gorrie, LLC
Specializations
Subcontractor: McKenney’s, Inc.
Markets
Science & Technology
Owner: Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
Building Information Modeling
Sheet Metal Shop Prefab
Entertainment & Media

3. Working efficiently, quickly and quietly, McKenney’s participated in a
renovation of the sea lion exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium.

4. The Challenge
McKenney’s had to adjust quickly when a proposed sea turtle exhibit
was redesigned as a more complex sea lion habitat. With construction
delayed during the redesign, the team had even less time to complete
the project before opening day. About 40 McKenney’s tradesmen
worked long hours in an occupied building with cramped work areas
and limited onsite storage. They transported materials from a nearby
location and worked quietly to avoid disrupting animals in neighboring
exhibits.
The Solution
The team worked diligently to develop quality submittals to avoid
costly rejections. Items with long lead times were prioritized, so they
were available when needed. Crews worked two shifts and overtime
schedules to make up time. Two project managers coordinated from
the field to manage workloads and maintain schedule adherence.
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5. The Results
The renovation was completed on schedule in about six months, and
the exhibit opened on time.

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