Thayer Academy Summer 2007 Projects - Braintree, MA
Architect: Eck/MacNeely

Dining Hall Cosmetic Upgrades
Since Thayer Academy continues to utilize much of their space year round it is often difficult to renovate or upgrade areas of the school on a regular schedule. We maximized the small window of opportunity provided to us by removing and replacing the entire floor, replacing the wood base, and repainting the dining hall.

Middle School
The next larger renovation was performed at the Middle School. We completely demolished the Administrative Offices and rebuilt them in a new configuration. We added the security of a door access control system and viewing window to better control access to the building. In addition, we upgraded all of the finishes and millwork was added to better support the staff.

Glover Hall
This was the largest of the Summer 2007 Projects. The notable exterior changes are the replacement of all windows and associated interior work. We removed the large triangular skylight that was in disrepair and replaced it with new slate roof and drywall on the interior. Additionally we created 4 new offices when we renovated the interior lobby, Resource Center, and faculty offices. The lobby renovation consisted of infilling the floor creating an office. We installed mahogany panels, doors, and storefront which provides a more inviting environment as you enter the building. The Resource Center scope consisted of infilling the floor to create 3 new offices. We installed new aluminum storefront to enclose the offices and enlarge the existing offices. In addition to the cosmetic upgrades we installed new mechanical systems for this space as well as the lobby.

Bentley College Jennison Hall - Waltham, MA
Architect: Bentley College

Renovations and upgrades are continuous at Bentley. We continued the effort last summer with 13 classrooms in Jennison Hall. The upgrade include millwork chairail, coat hooks, podiums and lecture tables. This millwork supports the addition of new media teaching technology, dimming systems, and projectors. In addition to the core upgrade, there were also substantial cosmetic upgrades like paint, carpet, and window treatments.

Lab Renovations @ Lake Hall, Northeastern University

This project consists of renovations to the first floor of Lake Hall at Northeastern University. The scope of work includes the selective demolition of an existing lab space and surrounding area. New millwork was installed, gypsum walls & soffits were reconfigured, tile and carpet flooring, painting, specialties, fire protection, plumbing and a new sink, extensive HVAC work (including a new RTU) and new lighting and electrical throughout. This work was completed while adjacent spaces were occupied and emergency egress in the project area had to be maintained. To ensure this extra safety and protection steps were utilized along with coordinated building shutdowns.

Architect: NU Planning & Design

A new amphidrome waste treatment system is being installed within the strict tolerances of the local Cape Cod Commission. The project includes seventeen manholes serving both force mains and gravity sewer, sanitary tie-ins to each building on the entire campus and an addition to a historic building to house the H-2 treatment control rooms. Coordination is our biggest concern here since the school will remain in session during construction. The system must be up and running prior to abandonment and final building connections, while still meeting deadlines imposed by the department of environmental protection.

Architect: CMG Architects

Bayridge University

Renovations of the fourth floor dormitories. Work included demolishing old and installing new wiring, tele/data, sheetrock, crown molding and base, paint, lighting and flooring.

Architect: Allan Shafii

Northeastern University Egan Hall Renovations

Renovations of lab office space with finishes and utilities specific to a lab environment. These included fume hoods, epoxy counters and extensive millwork.

Architect: Northeastern Office of Space Planning and Design

Concord Family Youth Services – Justice Resource Institute – Concord

Acella Construction Corporation has been brought on board as the Construction Manager to provide Pre-Construction and Construction Services for the addition and renovations to Justice Resource Institute’s Concord Family Youth Services mini campus located on Walden Street in Concord, Massachusetts. The project consists of constructing a new 3,800 sf two-story dining and recreation room facility, plus a new two-story 1,600 sf wood frame resident quarters. Renovation of 11,170 sf of existing space to include resident quarters, office area and classrooms.

Pelham Academy – Justice Resource Institute – Lexington

Acella Construction Corporation has been brought on board as the Construction Manager to provide Pre-Construction and Construction Services for the additions and renovations to Justice Resources Institute’s Pelham Academy in Lexington, Massachusetts. The project consists of the construction of a new three-story wood frame addition consisting of 7,000 sf to be used for classrooms/recreation room, resident quarters and staff office space. The existing 10,000 sf facility will be reconfigured to accommodate new staff office areas, kitchen and dining facilities, library and resident quarters.