Major Redesign Helps Float America's Largest Boat:

Installing the mechanical systems of “America’s largest floating casino” was no easy task.  Not only did the owner need to be satisfied, but the job had to be U.S. Coast Guard approved, as well. 

Boyd Gaming of Las Vegas wanted to build the country’s largest casino boat operating on inland waters.  When estimators actually put their calculators to work on the original plan, results were nearly two times higher than the budget would allow. To get back on track, it was decided that one of the decks had to go. Greg Maus, vice president of sales for International Piping Systems (IPS) the mechanical contractor on the project, worked with a marine architect and the shipbuilder to downsize the mechanical systems for the smaller boat.  Everything related to HVAC had to be fine tuned. 

Through the expert skills of the contractor and the Pipe fitters of Local 597, the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana was completed, approved and kept within its original budget. The quality of the labor – including the installation of normal marine systems found aboard ships - makes it 100% seaworthy, as well.  And, the heavy-duty, state-of-the-art HVAC system is on par with a hospital operating room for air quality. 

Visitors appreciate the spacious, breathable environment aboard the Blue Chip Casino, even though they don’t see the super sized HVAC system that makes it possible

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