Batchelor Hall Systems Renewal
Renovation 110,091 square feet facility built in 1960 due to building systems anticipated end of life, and desire to support research. Project proposes:
- Replace heating, ventilation, and air condition system due to inefficiency, and compromised air quality
- Upgrade electrical service to 480/277 in order to allow higher intensity research equipment
- Upgrade/replace plumbing systems due to condition, and inadequate water treatment
- Upgrade fire life safety system (fire alarm) due to none code compliance
- Reconfigure laboratory space to improve research space usage and efficiency, work will be phased to limit user impact, and funding availability
Classification of Work:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing upgrades primarily focused in the building
- New Roof
- Fire sprinklers added throughout the building
- Card key access on main floor entry doors
- Upgrades to room 2163 to provide an equipment room for Botany & Plan Sciences
- At the completion of the project, there will be backup power to Batchelor and Keen
