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Acoustics By Design

Acoustics By Design provided comprehensive acoustical consulting, HVAC noise control engineering, and audio-video design services for the entire Fieldhouse (including two large rear projection displays which are integrated into the interior architecture of the arena). The new athletic complex features a 5,000-seat sports arena, an Olympic size pool and aquatic center, an indoor tennis and track center, and a full student health and fitness center. Design elements included: JBL VP Vertech Series Speakers; Digital Projections, Lighting 1080 Projectors; BSS London DSP Processing; Epic Systems Acoustic Metal Roof Deck.

East Muskegon Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., Inc.

East Muskegon Roofing and Sheet Metal's $700,000 contract for the built-up roofing included the roofs of the new arena building and new pool building.  Both roofs were similarly constructed with structural steel and metal decking and a key challenge being the 3/12 slope of the roof.  We worked closely with the roofing manufacturer, architect, and general contractor to ensure the system met all codes.  Because of the steep slope there were several additional steps we took to meet manufacturer requirements for backnailing the roofing plies (set in hot asphalt).  The slope and winter construction scheduling presented additional challenges regarding safety.  As a team, The Christman Co. and East Muskegon Roofing and Sheet Metal were able to maintain the schedule and maintain safety.

Steel Supply & Engineering

Of the approximately 1250 tons of structural steel on this project, the main feature was the two structural steel trusses in the arena area. When fully assembled, each weighed a total of 103 tons and spanned over 200 feet. Due to their weight, the fabrication of these trusses occurred outside at Steel Supply and Engineering. Each truss was pre-assembled in its entirety to assure proper fit-up once it was delivered to the project site. Each truss was shipped in three separate pieces. Splice plates up to nine feet long were utilized to fit the three truss pieces together. Due to the magnitude of the trusses and the number of holes that occur at each splice, the fit-up at SS&E was a critical part in assuring the success of the project. Many hours of internal planning and design by SS&E took place in order to accomplish this project.

Not to be overlooked, are the eleven structural steel trusses spanning the new swimming pool. These were fabricated in two sections due to shipping restrictions. The web configuration and overall layout and arched bottom chord proved challenging in the detailing and fabrication process. Special care also had to be taken during fabrication as these trusses are one of the main architectural features of the project.

Budget $5,900,000

Supervision Jason Bosscher, Clay Poe, Mitch Van Houten.

Welch Tile & Marble

 

Installing and finishing one of the largest Olympic competition swimming pools in the United States requires expertise in substrate preparation, and a keen sense of the tile installation design created by GMB Architects.  Welch Tile and Marble, in collaboration with The Christman Company met the challenge of a compressed completion schedule, completing the project in 8 weeks, vs. the 16 weeks forecasted. 

The gutter design of this pool is truly "state of the art".  This design affords faster overall times, and greater parity between outside and center lanes.  Further, the aeration system employed in the diving well produces softer entries for the divers. 

The specified tile system and design called for porcelain 1"x1" tiles.  The pool itself required over 2,700,000 tiles and the deck another 1,300,000.  Over 4,000,000 individual tiles were installed in just 8 weeks.

The Spoelhof Field House and pool is the single largest expansion project in Calvin College history, adding approximately 10% to the overall campus.  Welch Tile is proud to have been a part of this historic project.

Classic Engineering

Classic Engineering assisted Steel Supply & Engineering by providing the steel erection bracing design for the new fieldhouse.  Utilizing temporary columns, cable guys with helical earth anchors, the two main roof trusses were assembled in the air in three sections.  Lateral stability of the entire structure was also provided by the bracing until the exterior masonry shear walls were completed.  

West Michigan Lighting

Of the approximately 1250 tons of structural steel on this project, the main feature was the two structural steel trusses in the arena area. When fully assembled, each weighed a total of 103 tons and spanned over 200 feet. Due to their weight, the fabrication of these trusses occurred outside at Steel Supply and Engineering. Each truss was pre-assembled in its entirety to assure proper fit-up once it was delivered to the project site. Each truss was shipped in three separate pieces. Splice plates up to nine feet long were utilized to fit the three truss pieces together. Due to the magnitude of the trusses and the number of holes that occur at each splice, the fit-up at SS&E was a critical part in assuring the success of the project. Many hours of internal planning and design by SS&E took place in order to accomplish this project.

Not to be overlooked, are the eleven structural steel trusses spanning the new swimming pool. These were fabricated in two sections due to shipping restrictions. The web configuration and overall layout and arched bottom chord proved challenging in the detailing and fabrication process. Special care also had to be taken during fabrication as these trusses are one of the main architectural features of the project.

Budget $5,900,000

Supervision Jason Bosscher, Clay Poe, Mitch Van Houten.