Bell Constructors, LLC was selected by Caddell Construction Company, LLC to be the mechanical contractor for the $110 MM, 265,364 SF expansion of the Nuclear Power Training facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The mechanical scope of work for the project, valued at $22 MM, includes installation of all process piping; plumbing; HVAC piping; sheet metal systems; and equipment.
The expansion of the current complex consists of the construction of a new multi-story training operations facility (Building 2701); a single story secured area entry control point (Building 2626); construction of new administrative classroom and laboratory (Building 2711); renovation of the existing facility (Building 2314); system upgrades to the existing south pier; and system upgrades and extension to the north pier. The NPTU building currently serves more than 1,400 Navy students per year with an expected growth to more than 3,000 enrolled students per year.
This complex, multi-year project is scheduled for completion in June of 2018. When complete, NPTU's Operational Submarine Training Facility and Nuclear Power Operation Support Facility will include training, specialty utility systems, warehousing, berthing and security buildings - helping NAVFAC and NPTU to successfully meet their mission of providing technologically advanced education to the students who will meet the future Fleet training demand.
On July 27th, The Bell Company, LLC’s management team gathered in Annapolis, MD for the July 2017 Project Manager’s Meeting. The two-day event began with a day of back-to-back meetings. With several new projects ramping up and several more in the queue, the leadership had a lot to discuss.
