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BSU SAS Office Suite Renovation

Student Accessibility Services Office Suite Renovation

Bridgewater State University

The new Student Accessibility Services Office Suite located within the Rondileau Student Union at Bridgewater State University provides dedicated space for individuals seeking academic support. Previously located as a smaller sub-space within the campus library, the Student Accessibility Services was rapidly out growing their space and in need of a more functional environment to provide students with the best experience possible. The availability of an existing space in the student union proved to be the perfect relocation, gaining more space for the program as well as situating SAS to a more centralized location on campus.

In addition to the suite, Civitects also renovated adjacent toilet rooms. The existing women`s toilet room and powder room were converted into men`s, women`s, and gender-inclusive toilet rooms.

UMD Charlton College of Business Building Envelope Repairs

Charlton College of Business Building Envelope Repairs

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA

This study looks at the envelope of the original section of the Charlton College of Business building, including the EPDM roof and the aluminum frame windows. Improper construction detailing at the second and third floor windows and curtain walls has led to water infiltration and caused interior damage. This study includes options for the repair or replacement of the exterior cladding systems and roofing, including rooftop units and fenestrations.

BSU – Rondileau Campus Center Ballroom Renovation

BSU Rondileau Campus Center Ballroom Renovation

Bridgewater, MA

This space, originally constructed in 1967, consists of a tiered demonstration room into a small ballroom as well as an extension to an adjacent larger ballroom separated with movable partition walls. The work of this project included the renovation of the demonstration room to accommodate the small ballroom space, which could be used as a stand-alone space or in conjunction with the larger ballroom. In addition to these renovations, this project also included the upgrading of the ballrooms sound system, fire-alarm system, and the installation of a new sprinkler branch line.

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.

Photo Credits: D.F. Pray General Contractors

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.

Photos of the facility in use are credited to Peter Pereira from an article in The Standard Times.

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.