Travis General Purpose 551

This project was an existing facility that required a full renovation both inside and out. JI Garcia Construction, Inc. contracted an AIA to design this renovation, this coordination included the design of materials. The project required a full design from conceptual plans. Coordination of architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical design specialties was required.

This design/build renovation shop on the flight line at Travis AFB. Complete design plans and specifications for the following general items of work 1) redesign roof pitch from 1:12 to 3:12, 2) EFIS for entire exterior of building, 3) New doors & windows throughout, 4) Full office renovation, 5) Restroom addition, 6) Lighting, Fire Sprinklers and Electrical System. Contractor submitted proposal on a three-days notice, and negotiated one day. Extensive coordination with Base personnel and user was necessary.

During design phase and after award it was discovered that the existing roof purlings would support no additional load. JIG designed the new roof structure to be supported by the main support beams at no additional cost to the owner.