Toyota Center

750,000 SF

3,450 tons of cooling

Toyota Center

Houston, Texas

Way Engineering Ltd. has been selected as the Mechanical Contractor on the new 750,000 square foot Houston Multi-Purpose Arena.  As the Mechanical Contractor on this facility, Way Engineering is responsible for providing and installing all of the HVAC piping, air distribution and building management systems for this facility. Additional planning is in process at this time  for Way Engineering to also be responsible for the provision and installation of the ice arena piping and related refrigeration equipment. This facility is scheduled for completion such that it will be in operation in September of 2003.

Houston Convention Center Hotel

1,200 Rooms

4,300 plumbing fixtures

Lodging for Super Bowl XXXVIII Press

Houston, Texas

As Prime Contractor to United Space Alliance, the Way Engineering Design/Build Team developed and installed a 1400-ton direct expansion retrofit with a new air-cooled, chilled water Central Plant, as well as a one (1) million gallon thermal energy storage system, complete with a state-of-the-art Andover DDC Control System.

San Antonio Spurs Arena (SBC Center)

100,000 feet sanitary & grease waste collection system

4,000 ft. perimeter foundation drain piping

San Antonio, Texas

Way Engineering Ltd. was contracted to perform the HVAC and Plumbing for the Underground Utilities on the new arena for the San Antonio Spurs.   Way Engineering Ltd. supplied and installed the underground mechanical utilities inside the building, including over 10,000 feet of sanitary and grease waste collection systems and over 750 feet of 48" reinforced concrete pipe for return air duct systems. Some of this piping was installed 15 feet below grade.  Way also installed over 4,000 feet of perimeter foundation drain piping.

Completed:

March, 2000

Houston, Texas

Way Engineering was awarded this GMP job based on 50% Design Drawings.  We were responsible for HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Security Control.  We began installation of above ground mechanical and plumbing systems for this facility in November of 1998.  Containing approximately 7,600 tons of HVAC and 2,000 fixtures, the facility was completed on time and within budget. Seventeen months after construction began, on March 30, 2000, the first exhibition game was played in this magnificent new retractable roof National League Baseball Stadium. All mechanical and plumbing systems were operational and functioning properly for this event. All concessions were ready and open for business.

Completed:

March, 2000

Houston, Texas

This facility provided unique challenges to our construction team during the renovations while maintaining the building’s architectural features and historical integrity.