Build 2016 Construction & Engineering Awards

2016 Construction & Engineering Awards Build 75 royer Group has never limited themselves to the problems they look to solve from large destinations to small renovations, , they seek to make a positive economic, environmental, and social impact. Luke Troyer, Director of Business Development, was happy to tell us more about their most recent project, the Ark Encounter. “We were commissioned for the design and construction of a full size replica of Noah’s Ark, based on the biblical account. Seven stories tall, 510 feet long, and over 3 million board feet of wood, the modern engineering marvel opened on July 7th 2016, and is the largest heavy timber structure in the world. “This amazing project presented us with numerous challenges, the first of which was the fact that there are minimal written accounts of the original structure. We were able to take the vision of our client, and couple this with extensive research to develop the final project. “The site topography also presented a number of challenges; the Ark Encounter is located on 800 hilly acres in the Ohio River Valley of Northeast Kentucky. When we took over the site, it was non-buildable and there were a lot of environmental and design issues that we had to deal with. Since 1971, we have been working whilst keeping in mind sustainability and environmen- tal issues, and minimizing our impact on this project was important; reducing the number of trees felled, reducing impact on local waterways, and orienting the Ark structure so that it could take maximum advantage of the wind and sun are just a few examples of how we actioned this on the project.” Troyer Group are proud of the teamwork and communication which was demonstrated by all stakeholders in order to accomplish such a unique project, as without this, it may never have been fruitful. Post completion, Troyer Group remains excited about the future. “We weathered the recent downturn very well, and this forced us to assess our strengths and focus on them to ensure a strong future. We have found that it is important to do things that you enjoy, things that help people and things that challenge you.” troyer group Together, We Will Best Full-Service Engineering Construction Company - USA & Most Innovative Theme Park Project: The Ark Encounter Troyer Group is an innovative design, engineering and construction solutions firm with uncompromising integrity. For 45 years, they have been focused on people and their experiences, working with clients across the world. They concentrate on listening, supporting, and helping their partners meet their goals, visions, and ambition for success, subsequently making themselves and their projects successful. T CE160070 Company: Troyer Group Name: Luke Troyer Email: [email protected] Website: www.troyergroup.com Address: 550 Union St. Mishawaka, IN 46544 Telephone: 1-574-259-9976