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JFK & Peter Hansen Elementary Schools – Canton, MA

he John F. Kennedy Elementary School presented different opportunities to create two-story accessibility scheme on the exterior of the central entrance lobby. This scheme proved to be the most realistic and efficient scheme. Compared to interior schemes that would necessitate

Posted in Accessibility, Accessibility Upgrade/Elevators, Educational Facilities

King Open School – Cambridge, MA

Provided handicapped accessibility and new elevator. Accessibility survey provided phased in ADA/MAAB plan for the 116,810 sq. foot school. New three stop exterior elevator located in courtyard.

Posted in Accessibility, Accessibility Upgrade/Elevators, Educational Facilities

Canton Public Schools Central Office – Canton, MA

Accessibility This project saw the updating and renovation of mechanical, heating, and ventilation systems; electrical systems, including lighting, power, and fire alarms; and a new interior 5 stop hydraulic elevator.

Posted in Accessibility, Educational Facilities, System Upgrades

Norfolk Agricultural School – Walpole, MA

Green Design The Essex Aggie Mechanics Building suffered from high water table leading to basement floor moisture and elevator pit flooding making the elevator and controls inoperable and subject to high vapor conditions. New de-watering plan was developed from three

Posted in Educational Facilities, Green Design, System Upgrades

Westford Academy & Nabnasset Elementary – Westford, MA

Green Design Three new energy efficient replacement boilers were installed at Westford Academy and Nabnasset Elementary Schools. Supporting calculations determined highest energy use and heat gain/loss, and were used to design and balance efficiency for the 2.5 MBH and 4.6

Posted in Educational Facilities, Green Design, System Upgrades

Burke Elementary School – Peabody, MA

Systems Upgrades Burke Elementary School is being provided with with A/E services to provide a new roof and solar roof panels. In addition, the school will receive a new boiler. This project is being done under the MSBA Green Repair

Posted in Educational Facilities, System Upgrades

Smith Hall – Essex Agricultural Technical High School – Hathorne, MA

Additions/Renovations Design, construction documents and construction administration were provided for a Historic Preservation / Interior Renovation project. Additionally a new elevator and various other handicapped accessibility improvements were provided for Essex Agricultural Technical High School.

Posted in Additions/Rennovations, Educational Facilities

Robinson School- Westford, MA

New Construction Completed enclosed addition as well as HVAC improvements to the existing cafeteria at the Robinson School for the Westford Public School Department. Produced an addition of three classrooms by using space that was formerly utilized as an exterior

Posted in Additions/Rennovations, Educational Facilities, New Construction

Warren Elementary School – Warren, MA

Roof/Window Replacement The existing roofing system and deteriorated components were investigated. A new shingle and flat membrane roofing system was designed to accommodate a 30 year life cycle. The project was completed on schedule and on budget.

Posted in Educational Facilities, Roof/Window Replacement

Abbott School – Westford, MA

Complete replacement of original window system. New thermo-pane with heat mirror EFCO double hung window system installed throughout the school and new ceilings.

Posted in Educational Facilities, Roof/Window Replacement