Logistics Planning, 3D Models Speed Construction of Wake County Justice Center
To complete the $153-million, 577,000-sq-ft Wake County Justice Center, the design and construction team found ways to expedite tasks and deliver substantial portions of the project early.
A thorough logistics plan revealed that the site could sustain three tower cranes for the first half of the job, which expedited building the concrete structure. The team also created 3D models of all MEP systems prior to fabrication, and did the same for courtrooms, security systems and the underground tunnel that connects the courthouse to the public safety center. As a result of these efforts, contractors were able to deliver some portions of the project as much as six months ahead of schedule.