U.S. Forces Korea Base Relocation Program CH2M HILL Builds an Army Base for 44,000 People September 2013
Safety Message… In Korea it’s “do as I do, not as I say” … because most of the time they have no idea what we are saying! Actions and behavior speak louder than any words in any language or culture; they cut across all human boundaries!
US Army Corps of Engineers Once upon a time … in a far away land (South Korea) CH2M Hill decided to build a US Army base funded by two allied countries US Government had international agreements and a model they said would work They said would work … but never attempted before in NATO Original completion 2013; now 2017 Original estimate $7M; now $11B Largest Corp of Engineers program since 1914 Largest peacetime DOD Relocation Program ever US Army Corps of Engineers
Now What exactly are we Building? … A small US City in a foreign land 44,000 people- the size of Littleton, Colorado or Biloxi, Mississippi US Army Mission Support- Tactical Vehicles, Rotary, Maintenance and Training and Command HQs Military and Family Housing Shopping Malls and Community Centers Elementary, Middle and High Schools Medical Facilities- New Hospital, dental centers, etc Entertainment Complexes World Class Golf Course
What did we get … US Government: Trust us – Quality is No. 1! Korea Government: Do as we say - Cost is No. 1! Who are we: K-C PMC - CH2M HILL managing partner and 35% ownership with 4 Korean construction management companies What did we get: 2 governments, 3 Contracts and 24 task orders to date Contract value over 10 years - $500M to our Consortium Foreign exchange rate that fluctuates more than the program baseline schedule and costs! Over 300 people strong today - 60 expats on the ground
Groundbreaking Nov 2007 We did a “Prayers to Heaven” Dance! Gangnam Style!
Our Mission 2007 2017 Korea Korea Future 150 Military Facilities
So much to do … Relocate US Army Garrison Yongsan Expand US Army Garrison Humphreys from 1200 acres to 3500 acres Build out population: 44,000 military and dependents Construct 147 packages (655 facilities) Demolish 545 facilities Place 18M m3 of landfill - enough to fill Yankee Stadium 50 times Build: 40 miles of roadway 6 miles of sewer 42 miles of storm water Yankee Stadium
Can we fix it? Yes We Can!
USAG Humphreys = WDC = BIG!
Program Management Services Deliver full program management services Master Planning Design Management Construction Management Program Controls Information Grow the alliance between ROK and US Provide workable solutions for the governments, clients and stakeholders Minimize cost and schedule growth/impacts Help maintain military readiness Quality Safety and Security Commissioning Turnover Move-in
C4I Services C4I – Command Control Communications Computers + Intelligence Intellectual brains behind base operations Review design documents Prepare bid documents Determine acquisition management for inside and outside cabling Build: 800 miles of inside cable 170 miles of outside cable 500 miles of conduit
2014 Peak Construction Placement Gotta Have a Chart! $3B 2014 Peak Construction Placement $3 Billion!
Challenging program; a real hike! …thankfully we love hiking together in Korea
Maximum utilization of our No. 1 Program Manager Challenges Maximum utilization of our No. 1 Program Manager talents and skills Every milestone coordinated with military command Bilingual and bicultural team (20% expat and 80% Korean); lots of translation; loooooong meetings 20,000 workers at peak construction Massive landfill required – 4 years and still going Use of local DoD-approved materials Constrained site access Client alignment difficult Phased demolition while maintaining mission readiness
Great progress and so proud! Kudos to Staff! Groundbreaking Celebrations Friendship Events Safety First!
Downtown
Entertainment Complex
Central Park
Building the Alliance – 60 Years Strong! Scheduled Completion: Dec 2017