Building Statistics
Building
Name: JetBlue Training Facility
Location
and Site:
8265 Hangar
Blvd
Orlando International Airport, Orlando,
FL
The Training Facility is being built on 13.6-acre site on GOAA property,
south of the BeeLine Expressway and west of Goldenrod Road. Access to the site is via Hangar Boulevard on the west side. An underground high-tension line runs
diagonally through the site.
Building Occupant Name: JetBlue Airways Crew
Occupancy or Function Types:
Ground
Floor: Business (B), Small Assembly
(A-2), Factory-Industrial(F)
Second
Floor: Business (B)
Third
Floor: Business (B)
The Facility will encompass 100,000 sq.ft. of area to accommodate eight fullflight simulators, two cabin trainers, classrooms,
cabin crew training equipment, a training pool, fire-fighting training station,
and administration offices. This will
serve to continuously train JetBlue pilots and
in-flight crew, along with supporting the training for its technical operations
and customer service crew.
Size:
Ground
Floor: 51,704 sq.ft.
Second Floor: 27,565 sq.ft. Total: 105,475 sq.ft.
Third Floor: 26,206 sq.ft.
Number of Stories above grade/Total Levels:
3
stories above grade/ 3 Total Levels
Primary Project Team:
General
Contractor – Suitt
Construction Company
Owner –
JetBlue Airways
Owner’s
Representatives – Tishman Construction Corporation
Owner’s
Architect - Rubin & Rotman Associates
Architect/Engineer
– BRPH Architects – Engineers, Inc.
Mechanical &
Plumbing Engineer – Shappley Design Consultants
Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor – J
& A Mechanical
Electrical Contractor – Tri-City Electrical
Fire Protection Engineer - Global Fire
Engineering
Fire Protection Contractor – American
Sprinkler Company
Dates of
Construction:
Notice To Proceed – February 2004
Substantial Completion of Simulator Hall –
February 2005
Construction Complete – June 2005
Actual
Building Cost:
Total Building Cost: $15 million
Simulator & Equipment Cost: $50 million
(supplied by owner)
Project
Delivery Method:
Design/Build
Architecture:
The exterior of the building will consist of
composite aluminum panels in JetBlue corporate blue
and grey along with architectural pre-cast concrete panels with exposed
aggregate. Aluminum curtain walls and
spandrel glass will encompass areas along the west façade which will function
as the main entrance. This will present
a contemporary look with strong design elements that will project a bright and
airy image with large amounts of natural light in public areas.
The interior will also bring the strong,
contemporary design elements that will project a bright and inviting image for
students and crew. The main reception
and areas of congregation will have porcelain or vinyl tile in shades of white,
grey, and blue. Classrooms and
administrative offices will be carpeted with colors and styles complimenting
the tile areas. The main reception area
and palm court will house multiple interior palm trees and a large steel and
glass monumental stairway.
Major Codes:
The Florida Energy Efficiency Code for
Building Construction
The South Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade
and Broward Edition
The Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1997
The Florida Accessibility Code for Building
Construction
Zoning and
Historical:
The Training Facility is being constructed
adjacent to an expressway and near a main runway for the Orlando International
Airport. Along with high limitations on
the building and equipment used to erect it, the Training Facility is located
in a Noise Overlay District. Noise from
these adjacent airport and expressway activities is a major concern and strict
noise criteria ratings for the glass had to be met.
Building
Envelope:
Foundations will be cast-in-place concrete
providing the structural support for the building. Above grade, a steel frame with a combination
of glazed aluminum curtain wall, composite aluminum panels, and reinforced precast concrete wall panels will provide the building
envelope. A modified
bitumen roofing over insulating concrete and rigid insulation over vented deck
enclose the building.
Electrical:
The electrical system for the JetBlue Training Facility is typical for normal power
conditions. The system consists of a
main distribution panel 3 phase, 4 wire 480/270 V Primary System and a 208/120
V 4 wire, 3 phase, 4 wire Secondary System.
It also contains 2000kVA and 2500kVA, 3 phase Y main transformers. Conduit will be run under the slab and in the
walls. Electrical will be run from the
OUC electrical pull box across Hangar Blvd.
Lighting:
Different forms of fluorescent lighting will
be used throughout the JetBlue Training
Facility. Offices and classrooms are
dominated by 2’x4” recessed parabolic and grid - troffer
lighting on all floors. Recessed compact
fluorescent downlights are used throughout the
auditorium, break room, lounge and main entrance stairwell. The Simulator Bays and mezzanine areas are
illuminated with fluorescent dome wrap and wrap around surface mount fixtures
around the perimeter of the bays. In
grade ground fixtures illuminate the Palm Court area, while decorative surface
mount lighting illuminates the terrace on the third floor.
Mechanical:
The JetBlue
Training Facility has a 311-ton air-cooled chiller providing chilled water for
6 air handling units serving the Simulator Bays. Twelve packaged roof top air handling units
provide cooling for the remaining office and classroom spaces. Heat is provided by electric coils in the VAV
system. A 3-ton split system will
service the separate security building adjacent to the entrance gate.
Structural:
Cast-in-place spread and strip footings with
a slab on grade will support the structural steel system. Eight 2’ thick slabs will be poured to
provide extra support below grade for the Simulators. Elevated slabs will be 3” insulating concrete
on rigid insulation board on 1-1/2” metal deck.
Building will be framed with light gauge steel framing with galvanized
metal studs. Galvanized Type B steel
roof deck with 3” insulating concrete and a bituminous membrane will provide
support and protection on the roof.
Construction:
The Training Facility was delivered as a
Design-Build project with the excavation starting in May 2004. Substantial completion of the Simulator Bays
is planned for February 2005 and substantial completion of the project is
expected to be June 2005. The building
will be delivered as a $15 million project, but will end up being near $70
million once the 6 simulators and 2 cabin trainers are installed. Initial designs were performed by Rubin &
Rotman Architects for JetBlue
Airways, and Suitt Construction and BRPH
Architects-Engineers fully developed the remainder of the project. Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and City
of Orlando regulations must be followed and permits obtained. Excavation at the site was fairly simple,
with the relatively level ground and lack of unforeseen site conditions.
Fire
Protection:
The Training Facility involves 3 wet-pipe
fire sprinkler systems, two single interlock pre-action systems and a class 11
manual wet standpipe system without hose racks.
The Simulator Bay, computer rooms, and cabin trainers will be protected
by the pre-action system, and all other areas protected by the wet-pipe
system. An electric solenoid valve for
the simulator bay and computer room’s pre-action system will be released by the
fire alarm detection system. Pre-action
system supervisory air pressure switches shall also be monitored by the fire
alarm system. Valve tamper switches are
being provided and shall be controlled by the fire alarm detection system.
Transportation:
Dual elevators will be installed in the main
portion of the building adjacent to the Main Stair. A scissor dock lift will be installed near
the electrical, mechanical, and storage for temporary storage.
Telecommunications:
A voice data intercom system will be
installed. A telephone room will be
dedicated to the telecommunication system, and underslab
conduit will carry telecommunication wires.
Basic voice and data jacks are supplied in classrooms and office
spaces. Extra services will be supplied
for equipment in the auditorium, while special lines are dedicated to the
simulator bay computer rooms.
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