Technical, Engineering Labs, Clean Rooms
Lockheed/Martin Advanced Thermal Sciences Building
Palo Alto, CA
- Owner: Lockheed/Martin
- Architect: DGA Architects
- Engineer: Alpha Tech
- Construction: $38,000,000
- Electrical: $5,780,000
Lockheed Martin Space Systems is a global Security, Aerospace, and Information Technology Company. The new 110,000 sf Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is a state-of-the-art laboratories building that will house 130 engineers, scientists, and staff. These laboratories will host advanced research and development in emerging technology areas, such as thermal sciences, energetics, nanotechnology, synthesis, high temperature materials, and advanced devices.
Howell Electric was selected to provide electrical construction, BIM design, fire alarm installation, toxic gas monitoring systems, and LEL detection systems for Lockheed Martin’s new state-of-the-art 110,000sf Advanced Materials Research Building in Palo Alto.
This ground up two story project features: 38 R&D chemistry labs, utility areas, chemical storage rooms, explosion proof test support building, Class A office spaces, support areas, conference rooms, break areas, and private offices.
The MEP systems consist of a new 3.75MW 12KV Substation with dual 4000Amp feeds, 250kW emergency generator, LED lighting with automatic dimming system is used throughout the building to maximize energy efficiency, three 1200Amp 480Volt services to the building, five 800Amp 120/208Volt distribution panels, 45 225Amp 208Volt panels to support the labs, 400-Ton central plant, three 60HP air handlers, four 30HP exhaust fans, 58 fume hoods, fire alarm systems, security systems, toxic gas monitoring systems, flammable gas monitoring systems, LEED’s Gold accreditation.
Howell Electric fully commissioned this facility and the new substation to Lockheed’s most stringent specifications.
Features:- New Ground Up 110,000sf Advanced Materials Research Building
- Dual 3.75MW 12KV Substation with Two 4000Amp Distribution Sections
- Complete Building BIM Design for Coordination of All Installation Aspects
Tellabs
Santa Clara, CA
- Owner: Tellabs
- Architect: TMA
- Engineer: Howell Electric
- Construction: $11,820,000
- Electrical: $3,291,000
Tellabs is a global provider of optical telecom equipment for mobile networks.
Howell Electric was selected to provide pre-construction services, design services, fire alarm systems, and electrical construction for multiple Tellabs facilities in the Bay Area.
Central Expressway, Santa Clara This facility features: two buildings totaling 140,000sf with 40,000sf of CSO & SQA labs including 6,000sf data center and 225 KVA UPS.
Great America Parkway, Santa Clara This facility features: three floors totaling 90,000sf Class A offices and conference rooms, five testing labs totaling 20,000sf with high density power distribution systems operating at 125Watts per foot, 250-Tons of supplemental cooling, and five RF chambers.
Features:- High Density Engineering Labs with Distribution Over 125Watts per Foot
- 260,000sf Fast Track Expansion
- Dual Feed 225KVA UPS with Maintenance Bypass
Stratford School with 2MW Solar Plant
Fremont, CA
- Owner: Stratford School Fremont
- Architect: Arc Evon
- Engineer: Howell Electric
- Construction: $18,200,000
- Electrical: $2,130,000
Stratford School offers an unparalleled education where tradition meets 21st Century learning. Their unique and nurturing school environment motivates students through high expectations in a collaborative and fun learning environment.
Howell Electric was selected to do pre-construction, electrical engineering, electrical construction, solar power, fire alarm systems, and security systems for Stratford’s new Fremont Campus.
Features:- 60,000sf Ground Up State-of-the-art School Campus on Five Acres.
- 2.0MW Roof Mounted Solar Power Plant
- 588-330Watt Q Cells Solar Panels
- Five 50kW Inverters
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Security, CCTV, and Access Systems
Lockheed/Martin Palo Alto Sub-Station Installation
Palo Alto, CA
- Owner: Lockheed/Martin
- Architect: DGA Architects
- Engineer: Alpha Tech
- Electrical: $1,210,000
Lockheed Martin Space Systems is a Global Security, Aerospace, and Information Technology Company.
Howell Electric was selected to provide pre-construction, BIM design, electrical construction, underground feeds, and commissioning for a new 3.5MW 12KV dual feed sub-station.
This sub-station supplies power to Lockheed Martin’s new 110,000 sf Advanced Technology Center (ATC) a state-of-the-art laboratories building that houses 130 engineers, scientists, and staff. These laboratories will host advanced research and development in emerging technology areas, such as thermal sciences, energetics, nanotechnology, synthesis, high temperature materials, and advanced devices.
The Electrical systems consist of a new 3.75MW 12KV Substation with dual 4000Amp distribution sections, and three 1200Amp 480Volt services to the ATC building. In addition, this sub-station has enough capacity to handle 2 planned future building of similar design.
Howell Electric fully commissioned this facility and the new substation to Lockheed’s most stringent specifications.
Features:- Dual 3.75MW 12KV Substation with Two 4000Amp Distribution Sections
- Dual 12KV long distance feeds from main plant electrical sub-station
- 3- 200 amp 480 volt feeds to the new ATC building
Hanwha Solar
Santa Clara, CA
- Architect: CAS
- Engineer: Howell Electric
- Electrical: $748, 000
- Square Footage: 45,000sf
Hanwha produces state-of-the-art solar energy products with the highest levels of quality assurance, affordability, enhanced efficiency, and exceptional durability.
Hanwha’s solar leadership is fundamentally transforming the way people on Earth produce, distribute, use, and store energy. By delivering alternative energy solutions that respond to several major problems facing our planet such as climate change, energy depletion, and energy poverty, they are committed to building a sustainable planet for generations to come.
Howell Electric was selected to provide pre-construction, electrical engineering, electrical construction, fire alarm systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems for Hanwha’s new solar pilot plant in Santa Clara.
Features:- 30,000sf Labs and Fab Space
- 15,000sf Corporate Office Areas, Conference Rooms, and Break Rooms
- 4000sf Class 10 Cleanroom for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
- 2000sf Wet Chemistry Labs
- Utilities for Singular PECVD Deposition Tool
- Utilities for Oxford PECVD/PVD Etching Tool
- Utilities for Sierra Therm Depo Furnace
- Toxic Gas Monitoring System
- Acid Waste Neutralization System
- 100kW Emergency Generator
L.G. Epitaxy, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
- Architect: Moore Engineering
- Engineer: Moore Engineering
- Construction: $14,442,000
- Electrical: $1,638,000
L.G. Epitaxy is a provider of silicon epitaxial services.
Howell Electric was selected to provide pre-construction services, design assistance services, electrical construction, fire alarm systems, and gas monitoring systems for L.G. Epitaxy’s 40,000sf semiconductor fabrication.
This facility features 16,420sf Class 10 cleanroom and Class 100 support aisles, multiple phase construction, seven EPI reactors, seven 250kW RF generators, 300kW emergency generator, 300-Ton central plant, six 20-HP, air handles, 50HP cooling tower with chemical treatment system, 70kW humidification system, 50HP exhaust scrubber, seven EPI exhaust scrubbers, acid waste neutralization system, gas storage bunker with 20 gas cabinets, MDA gas monitoring system, large capacity CDA, VAC, N2, and DDC controls system.
Features:- Class 10 Laminar Cleanroom for Manufacturing
- Seven EPI Reactors with 250kW RF Generators
- 300-Ton Central Plant Cooling System
Additional Technical | Engineering Labs | Cleanroom Clients
Microchip
Strataglass
Quantum
Reaction Tech
Applied Materials
Dicon
Yield Up
Emulex
Calmax
Credance
CVC
SRI
Kezar
Aurora
Aptos Semi
Roitech
Kinestral
Donsuemor
Pacifc Ceramics
Marki Microwave
Cliff Bar
Mattson Foods
Bench Tek
Nanometrics
Netflix Automated Dist
3390 Viso Court, Santa Clara, CA
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