Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Lab Facility

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Lab Facility

Owner: Department of Energy | Services: Cost Estimating, Life Cycle Cost Analysis

The Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab or TJNAF) explores the nature of matter. The Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) allows scientists to observe objects a million times smaller than an atom. Over 1,900 nuclear physicists worldwide have collaborated and conducted research at this facility. As TJNAF continues to expand its infrastructure for world-class science and technology, Axias provides cost consulting services to support these projects.

The original two-story, 63,000-square-foot facility was built in 1988, and in 2006, a three-story, 64,000-square-foot expansion was added. The facility is undergoing significant additions and renovations to transform the CEBAF into a modern, high-functioning environment by reconfiguring the layout of the 1988 section and renovating both the older and newer sections. A new two-story addition will also expand the space by 22,000 square feet. Axias is providing cost estimates at various milestones in the design process for this project, slated for completion in 2026.

Axias provided cost estimating services for the interior and exterior renovation of this seven-story, 117,590-square-foot office building and visitor center. The project required reconfiguring the floor plan to accommodate new offices, flexible workstations, conference rooms, and the visitor center. The project was completed in 2023.

To accommodate the various improvements and additions to the TJNAF, the DOE needed to evaluate stormwater handling at the campus and the feasibility of developing a stormwater pollution prevention plan. Based on current annual demand and additional capacity to accommodate campus growth, the study considered all existing site drainage channels and features, including large stormwater retention ponds for cooling tower evaporation. Axias reviewed existing condition assessment data and developed cost estimates for projected maintenance, repair, and replacement costs for specific stormwater structures. Other tasks included cost estimating and life cycle cost analysis related to various facilities and site infrastructure alternatives.