Past Projects

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The Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, High Bay 4 underwent modifications for the Orion/Space Launch System (SLS) program by Hensel Phelps which was the primary general contractor. The VAB is 525 feet tall and the SLS program is replacing Saturn V's program which was much smaller compared to the SLS. The modifications to this project was a new platform system to allow access to the Orion spacecraft and SLS vehicles, it will now accommodate a 355-foot tall mobile launcher. Low-voltage power sources were upgraded and the vertical-lift doors have been repaired and upgraded, and reinforcing steel that was added to the area remodeled as well.

 Hensel Phelps was the primary general contractor for Universal Orlando’s brand-new resort, Aventura Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This beautiful 17-story iconic building can be easily be spotted while driving down I-4 or while enjoying Universal Orlando’s many parks, restaurants, and amenities.

The project broke ground in early 2017 and included site work, utilities, hardscape, landscape and hotel construction. Coordination on site was crucial since the new tower was surrounded by I-4 (the most dangerous highway in America), two active hotels, a water park, and connected to a new five-story parking garage that was built concurrently. During crucial build times, Hurricane Irma made land fall in the late 2017. Despite the aftermath causing a two-week delay of work, the Aventura Hotel project team quickly dusted off their boots and were still able to reach the milestone topping out date in December 2017. This fast-tracked project went from the 1st floor to the 10th level deck in just five months and topped out in 11 months. The Aventura Hotel is Universal Orlando’s first stand-alone, high-rise hotel and is the tallest hotel on Universal property. The new hotel topped out at 17-stories, with 403,000 SF just under $113 Million. The 600 guestrooms, including 13 kids’ suites, provide an excellent sanctuary from the excitement of the parks, with modern finishes that emphasize calming, natural colors, and plenty of light from floor-to-ceiling windows. Other amenities on the property include a pool with an outdoor bar, hot tub spa, splash pad, fire pit, fitness center, a game room with VR experiences, a fast-casual food hall with five different cuisine options, and a rooftop bar with panoramic views of Universal and Downtown Orlando.

Hensel Phelps began construction in February of 2017. Construction quickly progressed with a tight 18-month schedule and the building was successfully completed in July 2018 just in time for the hotel to welcome their first guests in August 2018.

The Pomfret Dining Hall project was one of the largest renovations at Pomfret Hall dining area. Nabholz Construction was the primary general contractor for this project. Pomfret Dining Hall has a new open floor plan that allows food preparation to be done in front of guests. The dining hall serves residents 7 days a week until 8 p.m. There is an addition that was added to this hall, a new late-night BBQ restaurant that is open until 10 p.m. This restaurant features in-house smoked meats and homemade side dishes. Other major renovations included, a revamped "Great Room", new lighting and floors throughout the building and a complete remodel of the C- and D-wing living spaces. Pomfret Hall now offers several student study areas with printer access, a glass music room with a new piano, an entertainment lounge that houses an 85-inch TV and a brand new relocated student kitchen. There is also a new mail room for students with new package delivery boxes. As far as outside improvements, residents can now go outside and enjoy the weather thanks to new patio steps outside of the residence hall. The courtyard between C- and D-wings has also been renovated and includes new seating areas and a meandering path.