Solar Thermal Installations
Recipient of the Best Specialty Contracting Award
by Engineering News-Record
Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail & Lower Buckeye Jail
Phoenix, AZ
Description: Installed 316 solar heat collectors on the rooftops of two jail facilities to provide heated water for inmate shower within each detention facility.
Owner: Maricopa County Facilities Management
Architect: Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
Quote:
“Quality and Craftsmanship go beyond nuts and bolts and took on a unique spin with this project. The solar thermal systems were installed within and on the roofs of Maricopa County’s Lower Buckeye Jail and 4th Ave. Jail. Access restrictions and Sheriff’s Office mandated working procedures were variables that would not have had to be considered in a “standard” project. The construction team was able to take these ever changing variables in stride to complete the project on time and within budget. The necessary quality standards were accomplished by the construction team through professionalism, experience and good leadership. Constructability improvements were identified early, accomplished quickly and as a rule a savings to the owner. Also, in a deliberate effort, the team took extraordinary actions to ensure that the end user groups had the needed documentation and operator training. This was the first solar thermal system installed within the jail system and the construction team’s efforts have gone far to instill user confidence on operating and maintaining the system.”
~Don Bump
Project Manager
Maricopa County Facilities Management