The U.S. Army Garrison-Vicenza awarded to TOKDG the Architect-Engineer services for the study and design by phases of the utility systems at Camp Ederle.
The scope of this large project is:

• The identification of the present condition of all the utilities (district heat, water, sanitary sewer/storm drainage, electrical power, telecommunications, cable TV) the provision of as-built documents of each systems.
• The evaluation of the existing systems and proposal of improvement together with determination of the recommended and economical course of action to adapt the systems to the future changes of the base layout.

The goal of this important project to be developed together with the Planning Department of Vicenza Base is to identify the utility system backbone which needs to be in place to support the 2020 Long-Range construction program and develop a plan to insure that the utility support is there for the new facilities as they come on line.

During 2007 several Design-Build Contracts have been awarded by the US Navy to various Contractors TOKDG Construction Partners.

They are the following:

• Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) at NAS Sigonella (Niscemi Transmitter Site), Sicily, Italy.
• Repair Sigonella Utilities, NAS Sigonella, Sicily Italy.
• Mechanical System Upgrades at the Naval Hospital, Bldg. 273, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Italy.
• Prevent/Eliminate Water Infiltration at the Naval Hospital Basement, Bldg. 273, NAS Sigonella, Sicily Italy.
• Renovation of bldgs #440 and #442, NSA, Capodichino.

The total gross value of the 5 projects is of approximately € 35,000,000. Additional details of the most important projects “MUOS”, “Sigonella Utilities” and “Renovation of bldgs #440 & #442” can be found under “Experience-Project” section.

The U.S. Army Garrison, Livorno, will provide for a specific Installation Design Guide (IDG).

The purpose of the IDG is to provide design guidance in order to standardize and improve the quality of the installation environment.

The IDG include standard and general guidelines for design issues such as site planning, architectural character, colors, materials, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, utilities, landscape elements, site improving features.

The design guidelines incorporate also sustainable design, antiterrorism, low maintenance, historical and cultural considerations, durability, safety and compatibility.

The severe weather conditions that hit the eastern portion of Sicily on 13 December 2005 generated widespread damages in the area, and flood/mud problems in the Sigonella Naval Station.

NAVFAC Atlantic & NAVFAC EUSWA contracted The OK Design Group to perform a flood hazard study articulated into three phases:

• Phase 1: Field survey and data gathering, including contact with all involved Italian, regional and local agencies.
• Phase 2: With the scientific consultation of University of Catania, perform modeling and mapping were developed through hydrology and hydraulic analysis. The modelling included 10 years, 50 years and 100 year storm events. Established floodplain maps for each event.
• Phase 3: On the basis of phases 1 and 2, provided recommendations on minimizing damages to facilities in the Sigonella area; included description of each proposed intervention and associated cost.

Thanks to the particular importance of the subject and the appreciation of the work performed, NAVFAC EUSWA project manager Gerardo D’Antonio and TOKDG engineers Tito Vespasiani (project manager) and Pietro Fanelli (project engineer) were invited to make a presentation for the society of American Military Engineers in Naples on 29 January 2007.

The 11 July 2006 was celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of a 2-Phase NATO funded hospital construction project in Aviano Air Base.

This hospital is a state-of-the-art 3-story facility designed to enhance health care deliver for over 10,000 beneficiaries and expanded to meet any NATO contingency requirements.

The 18 impatient beds, three LDPR’s (labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum) rooms, two operating rooms, and caesarean-section room enable the 31 Medical Group to provide the community with all services previously provided at the Sacile leased facility.