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Kind of beautiful to see the reflection of the original Seattle Aquarium in the new facility’s facade. Seattle Aquarium opened in 1977. Now, 47 years later, the Ocean Pavilion will open just to the east and adjacent to the historical pier. Not only will this new facility drive advancements in education and conservation, its life support systems are more sophisticated & more efficient. Just think about the progress in our understanding of water quality and animal welfare in the last 50 years!

Major progress happening out here in Sarasota, as the Mote SEA project continues to go up! ALSI is overseeing the installation of all major life support systems on this impressive building. Features of the LSS include sophisticated plumbing networks, habitat-specific water quality monitoring, redundant systems for continuous operation in the case of a primary system failure, automated monitoring, and environmental controls for a fully custom and tailored design specific to Mote SEA. Pretty cool, huh? ?? The new Mote Science Education Aquarium, with a budget of $132 million, is set to open in early 2025. ?? The aquarium will cover 110,000 square feet and feature over 1 million gallons of water in its exhibits. ?? The ‘Gulf of Mexico Exhibit’ will be a massive, three-story, 400,000-gallon tank that will house a diverse array of marine life. ?? The project includes STEM Teaching Labs: Three labs dedicated to ocean technology, marine ecology, and biomedical/immunology, designed to provide hands-on learning experiences for K-12 students. ?? The exterior design is going to have a sleek, ship-like appearance, incorporating over 4,000 metal panels. As we continue our work on this project, we can’t help but get excited for everyone to enter the doors at Mote SEA in 2025! https://lnkd.in/gRrqTQYY

What sets ALSI apart? It's a question we answer on every construction proposal we submit. Unfortunately, it's hard to convey exactly how our team is different. It manifests in small moments: - a team member teaching the new guy with patience and understanding - communicating needs to one another - asking for help, offering help, and staying collaborative - being approachable, on time, and consistent - staying a "team" outside of the work environment - keeping it positive, or letting management take over if you need a moment We hire for skill, sure, but nearly (if not more) important is attitude and self-awareness. How we work together as a group influences the construction process and, ultimately, the final product. Each team member needs to be flexible, open, and trusting enough to work with any other, at any given time. On a form, the words "communication," "collaboration," and "the ability to work together" just don't feel like enough sometimes. Grateful for our team today, and every day.

Installing aquatic life support systems on a major build is a long collaboration with other trades as the project progresses. We need to communicate with nearly every one, electricians, HVAC, plumbing, concrete, drywall, etc etc etc, as pipes run throughout the walls, beneath the ground, and overhead. That conversation also includes the importance of timing, to ensure plumbing is correctly and functionally located. Here is a great example of our teamwork at Mote Science and Education Aquarium (SEA) with exhibit fabrication company, Dixon Studios LLC. Initially, we install excess piping and place a cap on the end for pressure testing. Once pressure tests check out, Dixon Studios will place the frames for their rock work. This helps us locate where inlets will be. So now we can cut the caps off and install the proper coupling with the frp in the location that matches the face of the rockwork, just like the ones in the front of the picture. If not for this process, inlets could get buried, pressure tests could fail after the build and damage the entire habitat, water flow could be all wrong and cause debris build up. Lots of ways to fail. That is why collaboration is key! . . . . #teamwork #aquariums #zoosandaquariums #conservation #lovefish #lovesharks #coraladdict #reefaquarium #reefaddict #reefbuilders #aquariumbuilder #aquariumbuilders #fishtank #fishkeeping #fishtanks #fishlife #sealife #aquariumsofinstagram #aquaticlife #aquaticanimals #aquariumconstruction #lifesupportsystemstechnician

Great way to end sea turtle week. The rescue/rehab work that aquariums do is absolutely vital to our understanding of these species and their conservation.

There’s certainly going to be a lot to talk about over at Mote with the opening of the new aquarium!

One of the best parts about working with a company like JE Dunn Construction is their dedication to making each project a success. When we managed the LSS construction under AEI, it was clear that every stakeholder agreed: the aquarium benefits when we work together. For that, this project was a success in more ways than one. The process AND the result reflect a working environment that was allied, constructive, and forward-thinking. That’s where the magic happens ??

Our team was back at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for RAW (Regional Aquatics Workshop) last month. The installation that Nick managed there still looks fantastic, even almost a decade later. We were happy to see how many people were interested in the back-of-house tours, which showcase the life support systems that public visitors rarely get to see. The scale of construction is impressive compared to most private aquariums and it’s always fun to learn from each facility how they make it all work. This project was all about efficiency and animal welfare, and it really shows in the engineering design that prioritizes conserving energy, end-user readiness, and top-tier water quality for all of the inhabitants.