Johnson College | Health Science
Health Science
Technology Center
Scranton, PA
Owner
Johnson College
Scranton, PA
Design Professional
Highland Associates
Clarks Summit, PA
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