Construction is progressing on schedule for Cobham Antenna System's Microwave Components group's expansion at its manufacturing facility. Pro Con Inc is the architect and construction manager for the design build expansion project, which is adding 105,000 s/f to the company's existing 80,000 s/f manufacturing facility.
"The second floor DensGlass installation is nearing completion and the roof installation is on-going," said the project manager for Pro Con Inc. "The exterior metal wall panels and the building's sprinkler, electrical and plumbing mechanicals are currently being installed. We continue to be on schedule for the September completion date."
The new 2-story addition will consist of 70,000 s/f of manufacturing space on the first floor and 35,000 s/f of office and conference room space on the second floor. The manufacturing space will have a 20-foot height clearance to accommodate specialized equipment. First floor ribbon windows will bring light into the manufacturing area, and second floor clerestory windows and a cantilevered curtain wall will allow natural light into the office space. As part of the building expansion, Pro Con Inc has designed a new main entrance which includes a lobby, reception area and passenger elevator.
The design build expansion is incorporating environmentally beneficial strategies including the installation of energy efficient, low-e glass windows and low-flow fixtures and the building is expected to exceed energy code requirements for energy efficiency.