LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
NATIONAL IGNITION FACILITY
LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
This $260 million, 7-acre National Ignition Facility "NIF" was completed on schedule and within its
allocated budget. NIF is 704 feet long, 403 feet wide and 85 feet tall, approximately the size of a football
stadium, and consists of three connected buildings. There was approximately 73,000 cubic yards of
concrete placed, 12,700 tons of structural steel and rebar and 210,000 cubic yards of earth that was
moved on this monumental project. Consolidated Engineering Laboratories performed all required
materials testing and special inspection services for the National Ignition Facility.
Client:
Sverdrup Facilities
Paul Abdallah – (510) 422-3982
Sverdrup Facilities
Paul Abdallah – (510) 422-3982
Architect:
Nielson Dillingham – (925) 847-7142
Nielson Dillingham – (925) 847-7142
General Contractor:
Nielson Dillingham – (925) 847-7142
(Switchyards, Target Bay, Diagnostics Bldg. and Optics Assembly Bldg.)
Nielson Dillingham – (925) 847-7142
(Switchyards, Target Bay, Diagnostics Bldg. and Optics Assembly Bldg.)
General Contractor:
Hensel Phelps – (408) 452-1800
(Laser Bldg., Laser Bay Monolithic Mat Slabs and Central Plant)
Hensel Phelps – (408) 452-1800
(Laser Bldg., Laser Bay Monolithic Mat Slabs and Central Plant)
Duration:
1999 – 2001
1999 – 2001
Construction Costs :
$260 Million
$260 Million
CEL Fees:
$1 Million
$1 Million
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