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California Emergency Management Agency- Exercise Simulation Center

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Architect:
Abercrombie Planning + Design

Location:
Mather, California

Project Size:
20,000 GSF

Project Budget:
$4 MILLION

 

The California Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) teamed with the Sacramento Metro Fire Department (SMFD) to remodel the 2nd floor of the SMFD’s headquarters. The new exercise simulation center will simulate disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and wildfires. The simulation works in real time for various teams to respond providing better training to employees. The building is unique because it is shared by multiple government agencies to train for various emergency situations. The facility features multiple video walls and sub-dividable spaces that allow for both large and small group simulation experiences. Convergent Technologies Design Group provided complete audiovisual design services for this project. The project will be complete in 2014.

 

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Verizon Government Markets – Network Operations Center & Executive Briefing Room

Courtrooms and Law Schools: University of Baltimore, Moot Courtroom – Systems by CTDG
Courtrooms and Law Schools: University of Baltimore, Moot Courtroom – Systems by CTDG
Courtrooms and Law Schools: University of Baltimore, Moot Courtroom – Systems by CTDG

[col3]The scope of this project includes a $250,000 design to budget for technology systems to include: multiple data/video projection systems with associated ancillary displays, audiovisual & multi-media enhanced presentations, videoconferencing, audio/video recording sessions, surround sound program & monaural speech audio reinforcement along with associated infrastructure. The types of spaces to receive audiovisual technology systems include: a Network Operations Center (NOC) and an Executive Briefing Center. Features of the NOC include: the ability to control and monitor the Verizon communications system utilizing a five-projector data/video fixed presentation wall along with ancillary plasma displays, combined monaural program/speech audio reinforcement, and central control stations featuring an IP addressable remote control system, digital annotation, as well as, audio/video preview. Executive Briefing Center is a technology rich conference room space with audio/ video tie lines for monitoring events in the network operations center in real time. Project scope included complete programming narrative system overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all technology systems. Design challenges included renovating an existing facility with state of the art NOC functionality and providing flexibility to grow and adapt to future governmental operational needs. The project has been successfully complete since June 2006.[/col3]

 

[col3]Architect: Francis Cauffman Foley Hoffman Architects
Location: Asburn, Virginia
Construction Cost: $4 Million
Project Size: 24,000 gsf[/col3]

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Arlington County Fire Department – Fire Training Academy

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Architect:
Lavigne Associates Architects

Location:
Arlington, Virginia

Construction Cost:
$8 Million

Project Size:
24,000 gsf

The scope of this project for the Arlington County Fire Department included a $180,000 design to budget for technology systems to include: telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video), audiovisual & multi-media enhanced presentations with data/video projection, audio/video recording sessions, surround sound program & speech audio reinforcement along with custom presenter’s stations with associated infrastructure. The primary space to receive technology systems included a three-way sub-dividable classroom. Each section of the classroom contains a custom presenter’s station capable of controlling the audiovisual presentation systems in any or all of the three sections allowing maximum flexibility in the programmed use of the space. The multipurpose classroom space is used to train first responders and emergency personnel. Additional responsibilities included review of the building criteria as they applied to acoustics, noise and vibration control, the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels and sound isolation, and recommendations for room layout, shaping, and acoustical finishes. Design included complete programming narrative system overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all technology systems.

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Towson University – New Public Safety Building

[col3]The scope of work for the New Public Safety Building includes completed design services for telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure, and exterior property analysis design services. The new two story building will provide a new home for the University’s Office of Public Safety, which is currently being housed in the General Services building and adjacent trailer. Included in the OPS is the Towson University Police Department (TUPD), Electronic Security and Access Control (ES&AC) and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Departments. The types of spaces to receive technology systems include: an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Interview Rooms, and Office Spaces. Design responsibilities include a fiber optic distribution system and RF coaxial cable for the campus video system; a horizontal cabling system for data, voice and video; and a comprehensive video system to support user video needs. This project is being carried out through the Construction Management at-risk method and is currently in the Construction Administration phase.[/col3]

 

Architect: Grimm + Parker Architects

Location: Towson, Maryland
Construction Cost: $6,400,000

Gross Square Footage: 20,270 square feet

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Baltimore City Public School System – Police Headquarters Command Center & Monitoring Facility

Data Centers: Prince Georges Community College, Center for Health Studies
Data Centers: Prince Georges Community College, Center for Health Studies
Data Centers: Prince Georges Community College, Center for Health Studies

[col3]Working directly with the Baltimore City School System, the scope of this project includes complete design services for audiovisual systems for the school police dispatch office. Specified systems include a command center video wall, remote location camera access, streaming video recording and viewing hardware, multiple computer screen access with custom control and configuration, and real-time preset recall of standard viewing and emergency incident dispatch. Responsibilities include specifications for all audiovisual equipment, project management inclusive of construction administration, training and testing, and detailing the demolition of existing systems. The Command Center features a multiple display video wall connected to security systems at each Baltimore City School enabling secure monitoring from a remote location. Additional project responsibilities include providing telecommunications connectivity between the renovated spaces and an existing server room. Project challenges include detailing the integration with existing systems and a fast-track design/deliverable schedule. This facility has been in use since early 2010.[/col3]

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Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Systems Cost: $70,000[/col3]

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Anne Arundel County – Community Theater & Emergency Operations Center

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Architect:
Wheeler Goodman Masek Architects

Location:
Glen Burnie, Maryland

Construction Cost:
$2 Million

Project Size:
24,000 gsf

 

The scope of this project includes a $ 750,000.00 design to budget for technology systems to include: telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video), audiovisual & multi-media enhanced presentations, videoconferencing, audio/video recording sessions, surround sound program & speech audio reinforcement along with custom presenter’s stations with associated infrastructure. The types of spaces to receive technology systems include: Community Theater, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Emergency Management Conference Room, and a Strategic Planning Conference Room. Features of the EOC include combined monaural program/speech audio reinforcement, custom audio monitoring, a three-projector data/video wall, and the ability to monitor local and county traffic and other critical response video circuits located throughout the area. Additional design responsibilities included the review of building criteria as they applied to acoustics, noise and vibration control, the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels and sound isolation, and recommendations for room layout, shaping, and acoustical finishes for the Community Theater. Project scope included complete programming narrative system overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all technology systems. Challenges included renovating an existing facility with state of the art EOC functionality and providing flexibility to grow and adapt to future governmental operational needs. The project has been complete since March 2007.