Hensel Phelps has been appointed as the construction management/general contractor for the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Second Target Station (STS) project. 

This project will be located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in the country. 

ORNL aims to enhance the capabilities of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) by adding a new target station. 

The STS project is set to enhance the neutron capabilities of the existing SNS First Target Station and the ORNL High Flux Isotope Reactor.  

Together, these facilities offer a range of neutron tools that are said to be required for the development of advanced materials and innovations in both the physical and biological sciences. 

Hensel Phelps, a company that specialises in building development, construction, and facility services, is currently in the preconstruction phase of the STS project.  

This phase encompasses design reviews, market analysis, value engineering, and the formulation of a master project schedule.  

The project will adhere to the DOE's High Performance Sustainable Building Guiding Principles. 

The construction phase of the STS project is expected to engage more than 30 trade subcontractors and employ over 350 tradespeople at the peak of activity over the next eight years.  

This phase is expected to extend and complement the research capabilities of ORNL's existing facilities. 

Last month, Hensel Phelps announced its expansion in north Colorado, US, with plans to open a new office at a strategic location near Interstate 25 and Highway 34.  

The company is considering Centerra South, a planned 150-acre walkable mixed-use community, for this expansion.