Town of Gilbert Public Safety Complex
Gilbert, AZ

Excellent Management of a Complex Project
Vanir was responsible for the overall management of the design and construction of the new public safety complex. This project involved multi-users, police, fire, administration and central plant. We facilitated consensus and developed a strong working team that functioned effectively from concept to completion.

A Successful Accelerated Schedule
We accelerated the schedule for the 911 emergency operators and police dispatch area because the police department needed to occupy it one month before the other users moved in. This required extreme coordination with the contractor, police department, Qwest 911 service department, motarola radio, City of Mesa and the dispatch furniture contractor. This transition went smoothly and on schedule with no disruption of this critical service.

Communication on the Front End
Vanir's goal to avoid formal disputes and resolve all problems at the lowest level possible was achieved. All issues were resolved at the job site level with no conflicts, disputes, protests or claims at the completion of the project. Fire Chief Collin DeWitt adds, "We have not met any problems that haven't been easily taken care of. I think that that's all due to the front loading and the communication that we've had on the front end."

A Town Asset
This project is the crown jewel of the Town of Gilbert. There has been much interest and many tours by other governmental agencies from within the state of Arizona, and also from out of state, all of which have complimented the Town on the great design and quality of construction. "We hired Vanir to look after the owner's interests," says George Pettit, Town Manager. "They did an outstanding job of doing that."

 
Client:
Town of Gilbert
Architect:
Hoffman-Dietz Associates/PSA
Contractor:
D.L. Withers Construction
Square Footage:
200,000 sq. ft.
Construction Cost:
$32 million
Completion:
2003