DeSoto, TX, July 9, 2008 -Warrior Group, the nation's largest minority woman-owned provider of permanent modular buildings, announced that the company has been awarded a contract to construct two permanent modular residence buildings. The buildings will meet Antiterrorist Force Protection requirements including progressive collapse capability.
As part of the Federal Government's Base Realignment Closure program (BRAC), the Medical Education and Training Complex dormitory complex at Ft. Sam Houston represents a significant step forward for modular construction. Warrior Group is combining the advantages of factory built components with conventional steel and concrete construction. The result is a state of the art structure with a reasonable price tag and a short construction schedule.
To accomplish the task, three types of construction methods were utilized in the design. The factory built dormitory modules utilize a wood "sheer wall" design to resist the lateral loads imposed on the structure.
The steel frame construction used in the office areas on the first story uses a "brace frame" type of steel column and beam construction. This takes advantage of diagonal steel braces to resist the lateral loads. The braces are imbedded in the office walls.
The third design type utilized is "moment frame" construction. This type of steel construction uses ridged welded connections at the column to beam intersections to resist the lateral loads. The advantage is the ability to create large rooms without columns, such as conference rooms or briefing areas.
Several other things make this structure unique. The 4-story permanent modular dormitory units rest on a concrete foundation in most areas. However, in certain areas on the second and third stories an integration of steel framed offices and modular dorm units are set side by side over lower floor offices. The 1-bedroom efficiencies with a bathroom are designed be attractive, comfortable and private.
Other features that contribute to the state of the art nature of this structure are: High sound rating throughout; air barrier system to enhance indoor air quality as well as reduce energy loads; blast resistant windows; electronic key card access to all dorm rooms; complete fire sprinkler system throughout; high pitched roof rafters to enhance the appearance as well as increase the life of the standing seam steel roof; elevator for access to upper stories and water source heat pump system for heating and cooling.
"The Fort Sam Houston project is an example of the kind of innovation Warrior Group is capable of. Our customers tell us what they need and we will bend over backwards with our partners to give it to them", says CEO and president of Warrior Group, Gail Warrior-Lawrence.
Warrior Group and prime contractor Hensel Phelps Construction Co. teamed to bring each company's unique expertise to the project. Warrior Group is providing permanent modular construction and Hensel Phelps is providing site build construction on the offices, conferences and briefing areas.
About Warrior Group
The Warrior Group, Inc. , based in DeSoto, TX, 10 miles south of Dallas, is the largest SBA 8(a), woman-owned, construction services company in the country providing permanent modular construction and construction management across the continental United States. It has successfully completed more than 1,000 projects and is one of the fastest growing sales and subcontracting firms in the modular industry. Warrior Group provides end-to-end services for its clients including design services, professional project management, quality customer service, ongoing maintenance and emergency services for electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning and heating systems with around-the-clock coverage 365 days a year. Warrior Group is dedicated to building long-term customer relationships by continuously surpassing expectations and providing world-class customer service. Our goal is to provide innovative, time-efficient and turnkey services. For more information, please visit: www.warrior-group.net.
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