Collins Aerospace
SUCCESS DRIVEN BY TECHNOLOGY
Brinkmann utilized advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology to deliver this specialized aircraft interiors manufacturing facility in Lenexa, Kansas. As the U.S. center of excellence for Collins Aerospace’s Interior Products portfolio, this state-of-the-art facility supports galley inserts, oxygen systems, and lighting product lines.
Location
Lenexa, KS
Size
246000
Technology-Driven Execution
Our implementation of BIM enabled:
- Superior coordination with MEP subcontractors
- Seamless integration of specialized owner equipment
- Virtual facility walk-throughs throughout planning and construction
- Early finalization of detailed layouts for significant prefabrication
- Accelerated schedule and reduced costs through precision planning
Specialized Manufacturing Environments
The completed facility features:
- 42,000-square-foot Class 4 clean room for oxygen tank assembly
- 7,500 square feet of climate chambers maintaining humidity below 2%
- High-performance prefabricated double-insulated aluminum walls and ceilings
- Expanded laboratory spaces
- Spacious manufacturing floor
- Enhanced loading docks for efficient distribution
Community Impact
This new facility more than doubles the square footage of Collins’ previous location with room for future expansion. The project created over 60 new jobs ranging from repair station technicians to engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing positions, strengthening both Collins Aerospace’s operations and the local economy.
