Commercial
The Boeing Company Recognizes JBH for Work on the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) Aircraft
Pipe fabrication at JBH has expanded from commercial construction to high-tech cleanroom innovations and now to providing mechanical integration support to The Boeing Company. On June 8, 2009 Boeing presented a plaque to JBH that read; “In recognition and appreciation for your dedicated performance and service on the Advanced Tactical Laser Project.” On June 13, 2009, Boeing and the U.S. Air Force successfully fired a sharp-shooting laser from the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) Aircraft while it flew over White Sands Missile Range in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Boeing describes the ATL Aircraft as a C-130H aircraft equipped with a chemical laser, a beam control system, sensors and weapon-system consoles. According to Gary Fitzmire, VP and Program Director of Boeing Directed Energy Systems ATL’s ultra-precision engagement capability will dramatically reduce collateral damage when hitting a target. Making this possible is a complex mechanical system facilitating the lasers release.
JBH has provided mechanical integration support to this system since 2005 through fabrication, installation and testing of the complex piping assemblies. The JBH team also provided design feasibility checks to Boeing engineers ensuring that the new systems could realistically be built. Once designed, the specifications for the piping system were given to JBH to construct.
The fabrication, assembly and installation of pipes ranging from 1/8” to 6” was performed at our on-site Pipe Fab Shop or installed directly onto the aircraft housed at Kirtland Air Force Base. Exclusive weld procedures were developed by our fab shop to meet the strict needs of the chemical laser support system.
Quality needs were significant because of chemical toxicity; each weld went through rigorous tests to prove its integrity. Weld procedures for the systems installation met classes A, B, and C of Aircraft Welding Spec D17.1. Orbital, Tig and Stick welding was performed on Stainless Steel, Monel and Hastelloy pipes by specially certified JBH pipefitters. Welds were tested based on the required class with Class A being held to the highest quality requirements. Class A welds were X-Rayed to identify gaps and non-conformance with specs. Class B and C welds were tested either pneumatically or hydrostatically using air-pressures up to 9,000 psi. Every weld was certified by a 3rd party before being integrated into the system.
The complex piping design, developed by Boeing’s highly skilled engineers, was brought to life by an educated and experienced JBH team of welders, pipefitters and sheet metal workers.
John Milne Community Board Room
APS's John Milne Board Room is a 3,500 square foot remodel at APS City Center. Originally the area was office space occupied by state employees. APS purchased the area and began plans for the new boardroom. Ten feet were added to the existing structure to enclose the reception area. Great care was taken by the designers to ensure that the boardroom fit seamlessly within the existing building. From the pattern of the tile to the color of the paint this task was accomplished. The room is a beautiful place for board members from the state's largest school district to meet.
Albuquerque International Sunport
The Albuquerque International Sunport is a complex operating facility governed by strict operational rules and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the general public, airline operators, airport personnel and airport contractors. Working in such a public area presented many challenges. Our customer was the City of Albuquerque who is represented by the Aviation Department. We also had secondary customers such as the Airlines, vendors and the architect. It was important to maintain the public safety and therefore much of our work had to be coordinated with all of our customers and performed during non-standard hours (9 PM - 6 AM). Due to security requirements all construction personnel were required to wear identification badges at all times. The badges had to updated 3 times during this year long project. The extensive updates consisted of demolition and removal of existing casework for existing Flight Information Display (FID) and Baggage Information Displays (BID). This included new podia and back wall flight information display systems at each boarding gate of all concourses. Replacing existing FID's and BID's included wiring and terminations of all associated electrical and special systems
GLADS Holdings Office Building
This project was a design-build office building in the busy Renaissance area of Albuquerque. JBH managed all aspects of the construction including architect selection and subcontracting of specialty work. The building consists of private offices, a large bull pen area, a kitchen, conference room, restrooms and an exercise room for the office tenants. 
The building boasts a state of the art conference room which can be converted into 3 separate rooms or one large conference room. The facility was designed to accommodate a west-facing patio for the enjoyment of the employees or for entertaining. Under seasoned supervision the project came in under budget and on schedule.
125 Central Park Square
This bid build project scope required the construction of a 3 story, 44,000 square foot office building in Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos. It abuts an existing 3 story office building already constructed, and is designed to match that structure. The structure was built utilizing structural steel columns and beams, with an exterior insulation and finish system, accenting spandrel panels and glazing. The east building face was set back only 15' from 15th street, and only 5' from the sidewalk, requiring constant vehicle and pedestrian traffic management and control. The only vehicle access to the site, was on the east side. The ground level of the building includes an entrance area with covered parking and a convenient drop off area. There is a sizeable partial basement that provides space for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
