DMH – Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, Interim Envelope Repairs, Elevators and Generator Replacement

Interim envelope repair of the ten-story, reinforced concrete structure built in 1973 and located at 85 East Newton Street in the South End.

The Solomon Carter Fuller Community Mental Health Center is a ten-story, reinforced concrete structure built in 1973 and located at 85 East Newton Street in the South End.  In 2012 assessment of the building’s exterior envelope was initiated to develop recommendations for repair.

Project Details

 

Study and Project Designer:  Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype, Inc.
Contractor:  Calhess Restoration and Weatherproofing Corp.  
Project Type:  Design, Bid, Build
Est. Project Cost:  $7,597,000
Est. Substantial Completion Date:  Winter 2019

Project Features

• Exterior of the building: concrete envelope repairs, existing window repairs and exterior sealant scope throughout
• Elevator replacement (in phases) the existing elevators with new, (2 freight and 4 passenger)
• Replace the existing emergency generator with new