Manufacturing & Life Sciences

Austal Ship Building

Austal is a global defense prime contractor, designer, and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships. For more than 27 years, Austal has been a leader in the design, construction, and maintenance of revolutionary ships for governments, navies, and ferry operators around the world. More than 255 vessels have been delivered in that time.

CHA delivered a comprehensive fire suppression system design, material, and commissioning services for a new Austal building. Despite the project's complexity, our skilled team successfully installed multiple high-challenge wet sprinkler systems in a building with a roof deck height exceeding 100 feet. Our expertise allowed us to overcome numerous obstacles and coordinate the design and installation seamlessly, ensuring a successful and specialized fire suppression solution.

Project summary

>100 ft.

Sprinkler systems installed in a building with roof deck exceeding 100 feet.

3

Three services provided: design, materials, and commissioning.

165

An expansive 165-acre campus located in Mobile, Alabama.

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Josh Crow

Josh Crow
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Business Line Director

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Josh's focus throughout his decades-long career has been on giving clients the peace of mind knowing that their facilities are safeguarded by the best systems installed and inspected by the best people. He leads a team of certified technicians to provide various solutions for code-compliance, storage efficiencies, and cost-effective fire protection systems.