Academic
 

This recently completed project at MIT’s Sloan School of Management has transformed an existing basement-level locker room and furniture storage area into a modern study room suite. By repurposing these underutilized areas, the renovation has provided MIT’s students with a more conducive space for studying and collaboration.

Groton School Health Center renovation of about 2,500 sf. Work included new floor configuration to add 2 additional health rooms, new finishes: drywall, ceilings, flooring, paint, plumbing for a new sink at nurse station, new HVAC and electrical systems and upgrades to fire protection and fire alarm system. Work included new door and door operator for bathroom on the first floor and kitchen modifications to add a cooktop and associated hood.

This project consisted of a renovation of an existing multi-function room on the 4th floor of a 10-story building that can be divided into 3 spaces with new operable partitions. Buildout included new finishes, light fixtures, and a state-of-the-art A/V system that controls all functions in the space, including lights and window shades!

The Harvard Kennedy Littauer Seminar Rooms 330 and 332 project was a renovation including new carpet, paint, ACT ceilings, storefront glass, and an upgrade to the existing fire protection system. A unique feature of this project was a new under carpet power system, and new audiovisual equipment installed into both seminar rooms to be utilized for classes and lectures.

The Cabot Center Restrooms project was a renovation of the second-floor men’s and women’s restrooms. This work included regrouting of existing block wall, all new floor tile, bathroom partitions, bathroom accessories, light fixtures, and a re-configuration of the existing HVAC system.

The MIE Staff Suite Office project was a renovation of 1,200 sf of office space and 1,020 sf of multiuse classroom and conference room spaces. The rooms were complete with new carpet, paint, custom millwork, ACT ceiling, light fixtures, and updated fire protection.

The Spear Hall project was a renovation of the East and West wing lounge and study spaces. The project consisted of 8 lounges utilized by students at the university. Each lounge was updated with all new finishes including carpet, ACT ceiling, paint, light fixtures, and acoustic paneling. The acoustic paneling plays a significant role in the student’s privacy by eliminating noise and allowing students to use the lounges to study.

Berkeley Building Company has teamed up with Boston University on a 1,850SF renovation of one of their existing lab spaces. The renovated space will serve as Boston Universities latest 3-D Printing Lab Space that will accommodate the research needs of incoming faculty Dr. Drew Sabelhaus. The project is well underway with a target completion date of September 1st, 2023. 

Harvard HUPAD project is an open office concept. The scope of the work involves demolition of select MEP components and walls; furnish and install new walls, ceilings, MEP/FA components, finishes, and millwork. The tenants will have plenty of space and a nice view of Harvard Square Yard. 

In September of 2022, BBC submitted a proposal to perform some work for Boston College at the McMullen Museum of Art. The converted mansion on Commonwealth Avenue also serves as a teaching museum and conference center. BC Alum Peter Lynch (Fidelity Vice-Chairman) has made a large gift to the museum, including a Picasso from his personal art collection, that will be on display. The project included adding wall space, relocating electrical devices, audio-visual equipment, and HVAC T-Stats. The work also included revised lighting controls, partial light fixture replacement, installing a conduit raceway system for a new security system as well as miscellaneous lobby improvements. The work started in January as is nearing completion.

This historic property renovation included a single-family residence with the first level and exterior as dedicated entertainment space.

Project details included, structural reinforcement throughout, reframing to support a modernized open concept living space, and extensive infrastructure upgrades to provide efficient heating and cooling.
An important element of this project was restoring historic details, new finishes to recreate historic elements, building automation system, and a new high-end landscape package.

Existing residential home was converted into office space for the school’s administration department. Work included replacement of existing hvac and ventilation systems, new LED lighting, new fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, restroom upgrades, and ADA accessibility changes along with new painting and carpeting throughout the building.