W.S. Cumby constructed a new 56,000 SF Ground Support Equipment (GSE) facility for US Airways. The GSE facility will be the first LEED Certified project for US Airways and the first LEED project at PHL. Goal of LEED-NC Silver Certification.

The construction scope of work included a displacement pile foundation system, overhead bridge cranes and nine vehicle lifts. The building houses a warehouse, vehicle maintenance bays and office and locker rooms for employees.

Green design and construction strategies include:

• Green Advantage trained subcontractors
• Roofing materials with a high SRI value
• High performance water efficient fixtures
• HVAC&R systems & refrigerants that minimize or eliminate

  emission of compounds that contribute to ozone depletion and

  global warming
• Preferred parking for low-emitting & fuel efficient vehicles
• Recycled content and low VOC-emitting materials
•  Regionally extracted/harvested and manufactured materials
•  Use of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood
•  Implementation of construction waste management

Architect: The Sheward Partnership