Project Case Study
Supporting Future Growth
McCownGordon was selected as the CMAR for the complex upgrade and expansion of the chilled water plant, which will support the campus’s future growth. Communication and coordination among stakeholders, engaged early in the process, were key to the project’s success.
Improved Energy Efficiency
This infrastructure modernization project included installation of more than 25,000 lineal feet of chilled water distribution pipe and new steam lines to serve a new building. In addition, 39 buildings across the campus underwent HVAC system upgrades to increase energy efficiency. These improvements were completed while facilities remained occupied, requiring close coordination to update above-ceiling systems without disrupting daily operations.
Collaborative Delivery
The new central plant houses two new 2,950-ton chillers, two cooling towers, heat exchangers, associated pumps and PLC controls, and administrative support areas. Because McCownGordon was engaged early in the design process, we developed a detailed BIM model to provide clash detection and streamline the complex distribution line installation. Environmental remediation was managed by the owner’s abatement specialist, who was integrated into the team to maintain schedule alignment.
Campus Transformation
After upgrading the underground infrastructure, the owner seized the opportunity to enhance the above-ground environment and reconfigure pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow throughout the campus. New pedestrian plazas replaced narrow roadways, creating safer and more accessible outdoor spaces. To keep building occupants, visitors, and stakeholders informed throughout construction, McCownGordon developed a project website and social media presence to provide updates on evolving access routes and project progress.
