News
08/19/2010
TERMINAL FLOORING IMPROVEMENTS @ PBIA
David Brooks Enterprises has received a contract for flooring improvements for Concourse B and Concourse C at the Palm Beach International Airport.
The work includes selective demolition of the existing flooring and phased installation of 45,000 SF of new ceramic tile.
The Architect for this project is Schenkel Shultz Architecture and work is scheduled to begin in October.
04/22/2010
PBIA Fire Alarm Reaches Substantial Completion
After months of upgrading the fire alarm system (while keeping the old, failing system functional) and integrating the new system with all the other life-safety systems of the terminal, David Brooks Enterprises and their two primary subcontractors (WSA Systems and Davco Electrical Contractors) achieved substantial completion at the end of March. This task required extremelly careful logistic planning, since the terminal is occupied and functional 24/7/365. "The system had to be functional ever hour of every day. We couldn't just take out sections and replace them", said VP and Project Manager, Mark Davidson. "We had to be on Fire Watch any time a piece of the system was down and work around the flow of the airport."
In addition to all the normal day-time work, the task involved many nights of intense work, so the terminal could be ready every morning for the TSA security checks and early arriving passengers. "Overall, the Fire Alarm Upgrade team did a good job of making this as seamless as possible," said Phil Woodard, Project Manager for the Department of Airports.
David Brooks Enterprises, Inc. has been doing Construction Management at Risk work for the Department of Airports for nearly two years and built the new DOA Administration Building prior to their CM work.
11/17/2009
Baggage Claim Level Renovation Underway
David Brooks Entereprises is renovating the Baggage Claim level of Palm Beach International Airport, under contract with Clear Channel Interspace Advertizing, the advertizing master-firm for PBIA.
The work includes updating the look and feel of the baggage claim level by removing the 70's style wood paneling, and replacing it with clean-lines and smooth walls. The old "light-box" advertizing is being updated to new LCD screens and Scollers, to make help carry the advertizing message to the traveler in a brighter and more modern method.
New Information Kiosks are also being installed as part of this work.
The final graphics and wall art are still in process, but the new "cleaner and brighter" feel to the space is already evident.
11/17/2009
QUIZNOS COMPLETE AT PBIA
David Brooks Enterprises has completed the new QUIZNOS sub shop, inside Concourse C at Palm Beach International Airport. This bid project was completed quickly, and adds to the variety of food services available at PBIA.
David Brooks Enterprises completed this work as a General Contractor, but brought their knowledge of the airport and its systems to bear to benefit HMS Host, the restaurant operator for PBIA.
10/31/2009
PBIA CONCOURSE C EXPANSION COMPLETE
Palm Beach International Airport’s Concourse C Gate Expansion project is complete & open. The new brighter and more open section of this highly traveled part of the airport has received rave reviews from passengers adn airlines alike. DBE managed this as a Construction Manager for PBIA.
DBE also completed new operational offices for JetBlue Airlines in the newly expanded concourse under a separate CM Task.
Also under the CM@Risk contract with PBC - DOA, DBE is:
- Upgrading the Fire Alarm system for the entire terminal complex.
- Completing the installation of Clean-Agent Fire Protection for the Main Telecommunications Room for the terminal.
- Constructing a new Telecommunications Room in Concourse A
10/31/2009
Seminole Hard Rock Banquet Kitchen - Open for Business
David Brooks Enterprises has completed the Hard Rock Banquet Kitchen in Hollywood, Florida.
The project consisted of converting an existing 1,400 s.f. food storage space into a new commercial kitchen that will service banquet functions at the Hard Rock Resort.
The project was completed in under 90 days (and nights).
09/17/2009
NORTH PALM BEACH TENNIS CENTER IS COMPLETED
This new 3,000 sf Tennis Pro Shop building at the North Palm Beach Country Club celebrated its Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, October 4, 2009.
With the help of all our subcontractors, and the Owner’s Landscaping/Irrigation team, the building was completed on September 17, 2009 to the delight of the athletes and tennis pros.