Researchers use neutrons to understand the structure and function of materials at the scale of atoms and above. STS will extend and complement the neutron capabilities of the existing SNS First Target Station and the ORNL High Flux Isotope Reactor. In combination, these sources provide a comprehensive suite of neutron tools that enable crucial research to develop advanced materials and to enable breakthroughs across the physical and biological sciences, which are essential for U.S. economic success, national security, and competitiveness.
STS will be designed to meet DOE High Performance Sustainable Building Guiding Principles, reflecting ORNL’s commitment to sustainability. ORNL’s core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service align with Hensel Phelps’ core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community, with a particular resonance in the aspect of safety.
The overall CM/GC contract will include preconstruction and construction phases. Hensel Phelps is currently in the preconstruction phase of the project, which includes design reviews, market analysis, value engineering, and the development of a master project schedule. The construction phase is anticipating the need for 30 or more trade subcontractors contributing to the project, with more than 350 tradespeople expected during the peak of construction over the next eight years. This project is poised to provide a substantial boost to the local economy.
