BCC New Bedford NOWI Offshore Wind Training Facility

BCC New Bedford NOWI Offshore Wind Training Facility

NOWI Offshore Wind Training Facility

Bristol Community College

New Bedford, MA 

Civitects was honored to have had the opportunity to oversee the design and construction of the National Offshore Wind Institute`s (NOWI) training facility for Bristol Community College. Located along New Bedford’s waterfront on a 1.7 acre site, the project included the adaptive reuse of two leased conjoined warehouses to create a cutting-edge facility.

Civitects worked closely with the City of New
Bedford Building Department throughout the project. This cutting-edge facility provides technical training programs intended to prepare individuals for jobs in the construction, deployment, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms.

This space provides technical training programs intended to prepare individuals for jobs in the construction, deployment, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Programmatic spaces include a survival training tank, repair shops, classrooms, office spaces and a cafeteria.

An above ground pool was also installed and simulates the experience of working conditions while in the water. An overhead gantry crane above the pool lowers sea vessels into the water giving trainees an understanding of how to implement proper safety protocols during an emergency. A working-at-heights tower was erected within the building to train delegates on how to properly scale
a wind turbine.

Photo Credits: D.F. Pray General Contractors

BSU Cyber Range

BSU Cyber Range

Cyber Range

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

To meet the evolving and increasingly complex demands the world faces with cyber-attacks, Bridgewater State University has embarked on the development of a new program of study in the field of Cyber Security.

Over two years in the making, the Cyber Range consists of a series of spaces that will provide individuals with critical training in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity and how to respond to potentially devastating cyberattacks. The range is designed to heighten user’s emotional response through lighting, sound effects, and vibrating chairs and tables, creating a unique sensory experience within a high tech setting. Programmatic spaces include the new Cyber Range equipped with advanced AV technology and software intended to provide an interactive experience, as well as a new Control Room, Briefing Room and Reception space. 

NBC10 Boston recently visited Bridgewater State University for an inside look at this state-of-the-art facility. Click Here to view the clip and article featuring the new space.

Quinsigamond Community College Upgrades

Quinsigamond Community College Upgrades

QCC Proposed Addition & Accessibility Upgrades

Quinsigamond  Community College

Quinsigamond Community College Upgrades
Massasoit Fire House No. 5

Massasoit Fire House No. 5

Massasoit Fire House No. 5 Study

Fall River, MA

Massasoit Fire House No. 5
56 Water Street

56 Water Street

56 Water Street Study

Fall River, MA

The existing building located at 56 Water Street is what remains of a 3 ½ story Greek Revival Style masonry building, constructed around 1845. From 1853 to 1876, it served as the headquarters for the Metacomet Bank, later becoming part of the American Printing Company complex.  From the 1880s through the early 1930s, the building was used as a storehouse for the printing company and later served as their offices for several years. In 1937, American Printing Company complex, including the building on the corner of Water and Anawan Street, was purchased by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. On October 11, 1941, the upper stories of the building were destroyed in a massive fire that started in the mills across the street. The remnants of the upper floors were removed, resulting in the one story structure seen today.

Civitects PC was asked to create an existing conditions study and preservation plan for the building located at the corner of Water and Anawan Streets in Fall River, Massachusetts. Our existing conditions evaluation began with a survey of the property, observing elements of the building such as the condition of the masonry, mortar joints, windows, doors, and other architectural features. Civitects also researched the building utilization history using resources such as maps, newspaper clippings, and historic photographs. Based on our observations, recommendations were made intended to preserve the quality and aesthetics of the historic fabric following the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the National Parks Service’s Preservation Briefs.

56 Water Street