Bridgewater State University - Science and Mathematics Center

This project provided new laboratories, classrooms, offices and support space for the biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, geography, math and computer science departments.

Construction included a 170,000 SF addition to the existing Marshall Conant Science Building, demolition of 60,000 SF of outdated space, and 40,000 SF of renovations.

Project Details

Designer: Payette Associates, Inc.
Construction Manager: Barr & Barr Builders, Inc.
Project Type: CM at Risk
Project Cost: $98,686,000
Gross Square Feet: 211,000
Substantial Completion Date: July 2011 for Phase I addition; August 2012 for Phase II renovation and addition

Project Features

• Reuse of roof storm runoff and HVAC coil condensate for a gray water system to flush toilet fixtures
• Building façade with rain screen technology
• Lab spaces with compressed air, lab vacuum, natural gas and purified water (RODI) depending on particular function of the lab
• New greenhouse to enhance the Biology program
• LEED Silver designation