Bay Model Building Improvement

DESIGN BUILD

The Bay Model Building Improvement design build project in Sausalito, California for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers modernized the Hydraulic Bay Model historic building and the Hydraulic Bay Model, a working hydraulic scale model of the San Francisco Bay. The 145,000 square foot building houses the 1.5 acre historic Hydraulic Bay Model, made out of 286 five-ton concrete slabs.

Key Work Features

Design & LEED Elements
Facility and Bay Model Structural & Façade Repairs
800, 3’ Diameter Columns, installed 25’ Underground for Site Stabilization
145,000 SF Roof, Skylights, and 2,492 PV Solar Panel System
Paver Deck/Walkways, Underground Utilities, AC Paving

Results

Project Performance Evaluation: ABOVE AVERAGE and Recommendation Letter
Project awarded ABC National Excellence in Construction Award
Achieved 100% accident-free operations
Resolution of seismic and structural issues from liquefaction
Synchronized construction to achieve minimal disruption to operations and Sausalito Music Festival
Sustainability: New PV solar system, energy efficient equipment/components, and recycled materials

Client Accolade

“The HHCI team professionally, responsibly, effectively, efficiently, and safely finished the Bay Model project…”

Dennis Chung
Chief of Construction, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

“Hal Hays Construction, Inc.’s staff was dedicated to completing the project, while keeping in mind the user and owner needs. The Corps and Bay Model Visitor Center is extremely pleased with the product provided by Hal Hays Construction, Inc…”

Chris Gallagher
Park Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

“This project required detailed management of multiple disciplines and specialty services…The overall quality of the project is outstanding and there were no safety incidents during the project…”

Hatim Mustafa
Project Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers