Making Cell Construction Work: A Case Study in Optimizing Corrections Construction

Sunday, May 21, 2023

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: 211

Moderator(s)

JJ

Jeff Jenkins, n/a

Vice President
JE Dunn Construction

Presenter(s)

Tom Bartelli, n/a

Preconstruction Services Director
JE Dunn Construction
Kansas City, Missouri

Additional Presenter(s)

JT

Jake Tietgen, n/a

Senior Project Manager
JE Dunn Construction
MB

Martin Berglund, AIA, LEED-AP, DBIA

Principal
DLR Group
Captain Brian Richards, n/a

Captain
Sarpy County Correctional Center

Jail construction has far-reaching implications and requires extensive planning to maximize facility efficiencies. The challenge of developing an effective & efficient jail design is accomplished by identifying and evaluating the specific requirements of each project, including site selection, market conditions, & the cell construction itself. When determining what type of cell construction will produce the best value, a collaborative effort between designer, constructor, & owner is critical to develop a combination of solutions to maximize value.

In Nebraska, the Sarpy County Correctional Center implemented several cell construction methods within the facility, selected based on the unique characteristics of each cell type. In this presentation, a team comprised of a general contractor, designer, and owner will walk through the process used in Sarpy County, highlighting the considerations evaluated during the design phase that can be applied to jail construction across the industry.

Learning Objectives:

Identify cell options and analyze their impacts on operations and end users.
Determine where different cell types will work, in turn shaping the design of the overall facility.
Evaluate cost reach of each cell option, integration implications as related to cost, labor, timing—and the impact early decision-making can have on multiple aspects of the project.
Consider delivery method options, what goes into each decision, and how to determine which is best for the project.
Recognize the value of collaboration in the planning, design, and construction of correctional facilities.