BSU Bear’s Den Kitchen Renovation

BSU Bear’s Den Kitchen Renovation

Bear’s Den Kitchen Renovation

Rondileau Student Union – Bridgewater State University

Renovation of existing kitchen including installation of new kitchen equipment and associated MEP-FP Upgrades. Schematic Design – Closeout phase services were provided. Systems included, not limited to, Fire Protection systems design included modifications to the existing automatic
combination standpipe/sprinkler system to protect the renovated work areas 100%; fire alarm devices such as pressure and flow switches, air compressor for dry
sprinkler system, finned tube radiation; horizontal and cabinet type unit heaters; roof fans and hoods; atc/energy management system, and ductwork balancing, domestic water systems and sanitary systems.

BSU Bear’s Den Kitchen Renovation
DFS Bridgewater – Search, Rescue, Burn Prop

DFS Bridgewater – Search, Rescue, Burn Prop

Department of Fire Services

Search, Rescue, Burn Prop

Bridgewater, MA

The Department of Fire Services (DFS) is in the process of transforming a former 18 acre, 9 building campus at the Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater, MA into the new Southeast Fire Academy. One of the initial projects will be a new Search Rescue Burn Prop.  The multi-story pre-modular prop will provide both  a “clean” side for search and rescue activities and a “burn” side for firefighting activities.   A new access road will also be constructed to provide fire truck access around the perimeter of the building.  The estimated cost of construction is $1.6 million and the project is anticipated to be completed by Spring 2022

After completion, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) conducted initial training exercises for the new Search Rescue Burn Prop. The new training prop is intended to provide fire fighters and tech rescues with hands-on experience on how to respond to emergency situations during a life/safety event. Our design is intended to simulate a multitude of conditions that would occur during disastrous situations. Conditions include collapsed floors and walls, racked windows, pitched roofs and balcony and manhole rescue. Anchors mounted to the roof allow fire fighters to rappel down the side of the structure. Moveable interior walls allow for flexibility in setting up different search and rescue scenarios. Once set on fire, the interior of the burn side of the structure will reach temperatures of 900 degrees F before the blaze is extinguished.

The project is one of the first completed for the recently acquired 18 acre site intended to operate as a new training facility for southeastern Massachusetts. The master plan for the new facility will allow for future expansion and will be utilized by other institutions.

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Bourne and Wood Building Restoration

Bourne and Wood Building Restoration

Bourne and Wood Building Restoration

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Civitects PC worked with the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the City of New Bedford, and the Massachusetts Historical Commission to restore the iconic cupola and windows associated with the historic Bourne and Wood Buildings.

The Bourne Building and Cupola were originally constructed in 1916 in memory of Captain Johnathan Bourne and as a symbol of New Bedford’s prominent role in the whaling industry. Nearly two decades later, in 1934, the Wood Building was constructed to house the Whaling Museum’s growing archival collection and additional gallery space for the public. The New Bedford Whaling museum is listed on the State Register of Historic places and is included on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the New Bedford National Historic Landmark District.

 

This project was part of the Whaling Museum’s ongoing efforts to preserve and protect these historic structures.  The goal of the project was to restore the heavily damaged wood trim, deteriorated windows sealants, and peeling paint in order to preserve and maintain the historic character of the building. Where possible, the original wood trim and details were saved and restored using consolidant and epoxy. Wood details damaged beyond repair were removed and replaced in kind with new trim that matched the size, shape, and profile of the original. Areas of blistering and peeling paint were scraped, primed, and painted to match the existing trim color. 

 

The work was funding in part by a Mass Historic Preservation Fund Grant and through the Community Preservation Act.

MSBA Brookside Elementary School Roof Replacement

MSBA Brookside Elementary School Roof Replacement

MSBA Brookside Elementary School Roof Replacement

Dracut, MA

Project consisted of the replacement of existing BUR and EPDM roofs with a new PVC membrane roof system. New exhaust fans, make-up air unit and roof top unit were incorporated into the work. Existing stone caps at exterior masonry walls were salvaged, cleaned, and reinstalled.

Medfield Children’s Center

Medfield Children’s Center

Medfield Children’s Center

Medfield, MA

The project consisted of a new 8,300 SF wood-framed building with outdoor play area. Programmatic spaces included new preschool spaces, a learning resource center, new offices and support spaces. The tall corridor ceilings were designed to maximize the use natural light in the building. Light entering the corridor filters into the classroom spaces by way of borrowed lights.