EDF was the prime contractor in an extensive renovation project for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. A derelict Pratt & Whitney manufacturing facility was completely overhauled and outfitted to accommodate an 80,000-sq. ft. dual-function assembly facility for building both Blackhawk and S92 helicopters for the United States and Canadian militaries, respectively. EDF designed the internal structure used for manufacturing as well as all support systems including air, water, piping, controls, lighting, fire protection, and electrical systems.

EDF was also responsible for the complete design and construction oversight of the following:

• Manufacturing hoists
• Engineering and administrative offices and reception area
• Workstations designed to integrate and track tasks for three separate daily work shifts
• Shipping dock/loading bay areas, including design and layout of four roll-up door frames
• Tool/storage cribs and all flooring, painting, and other minor design tasks

Notable project challenges included designing each assembly line to be completely protected visually from the other, since the assembly lines are used for two separate projects for two different countries. Additionally, the entire design and construction process was completed under stringent time constraints, taking just four months.