U of A Thomas W Keating Bioresearch Center

Kinetics has consistently provided innovative and industry leading process and technology advancements as a differentiator. The approach that lead the way during the tech expansion of the 90's proves to be an effective model for the bio molecular and nanotechnology research laboratories being constructed today.

Computer aided drafting (CAD) is rapidly becoming a standard for coordination of preconstruction and construction support services at bio research facilities. Kinetics is leading the industry with its use of 3D and 4D modeling capabilities on research construction projects. Kinetics used this process on the recently completed Arizona State Health Labs for which Kinetics was awarded the Mechanical Project of the Year Award from the Southwest Contractor Magazine.

Kinetics first introduced the concept of trade coordination with 3D modeling at the Arizona State Health Lab. The innovative process of coordinating the installation of specialty trades systems requires the management of weekly meetings in a collaborative atmosphere. The coordination managed and controlled by Kinetics mitigates the traditional conflicts and cost impacts associated with space management. This process is most effective at reducing cost through the elimination of field layout and detailing activities, which increases the amount of work performed off site and at our highly productive fabrication facilities.

The University of Arizona Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Center which will support advanced molecular life sciences research is Kinetics most recent application of the innovative coordination process. The 168,000 square foot five-story building includes an extensive state of the art vivarium and research labs. Kinetics installed over 121,000 lbs. of weld stainless steel, 225,000 lbs. of galvanized and 40,000 linear feet of spiral duct.

Monte Hill the Kinetics Project Manager for the project, says that he would not have been able to stay on schedule and budget without the 3D modeling and coordinating process. The project has experienced less than 0.5% rework validating the cost savings effect of the trade coordination approach.