Johnson College | Health Science
PROJECT
The team from L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc. managed the construction of a new, one-story, 12,600 square foot building featuring classrooms, therapy laboratories, administrative space, and a general science laboratory. They also oversaw the creation of a new parking lot, concrete walking paths, and underground detention system. The team consisted mainly of local contactors, many of whom are Johnson College graduates.
CHALLENGES
- Unsuitable soils surrounded the building and parking lot site, along with solid rock at the building’s base.
- Working within the scope of state grant funding requirements.
- Maintaining the schedule in spite of a delayed start due to administrative issues.
- Providing utility services to the new building located at the far end of campus.
SOLUTIONS
- Worked with geotechnical and civil engineers to develop cost-effective earth work solution. This included reorienting the layout of the building and parking lot and creating a berm cap to prevent future erosion.
- Assisted the College in compiling all of the state grant funding requirements necessary for initial submission. Followed up with supplemental bi-weekly and monthly submissions.
- Manipulated the work schedule to complete the project ahead of its original timeline.
- Coordinated extensively with utility providers, engineers, and the College to determine a cost-effective approach.
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
- Arriscraft masonry units used for accent
- Underground ventilation ductwork used for the laboratory/classroom
- Floor was coated to eliminate vapor emissions and facilitate flooring adhesion
- Installed latest technologies, including four SMART Boards, advanced security system, and GPS wireless clock system