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College of Southern MD – Francis P. Chiaramonte, M.D. Center for Science and Technology

Libraries: City of Apache Junction, Arizona, Library Additions – Systems by CTDG
Libraries: McDaniel College, Hoover Library Renovations – Systems by CTDG
Libraries: McDaniel College, Hoover Library Renovations – Systems by CTDG
Libraries: McDaniel College, Hoover Library Renovations – Systems by CTDG
Libraries: McDaniel College, Hoover Library Renovations – Systems by CTDG

 

LOCATION:
La Plata, Maryland

ARCHITECT:
Design Collective

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$14 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
70,000 gross square feet

 

The scope of this project included complete design services for educational technology systems to include: telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video), audiovisual & multimedia, A/V monitoring for classrooms/labs, speech reinforcement, data projection, audiovisual presentation and recording in classrooms, along with custom instructor’s stations and associated infrastructure for approximately twelve (12) classrooms. The Science and Technology (ST) Building Renovation also included renovation of the existing ST Building and the phased relocation of the campus Telecommunications Hub. The ST Building current MDF Room was one of the two main distribution points of voice, data, and video for the entire campus, and was being relocated from its present location in the basement of the ST Building to the Learning Resource (LR) building MDF, which was better sized to support current demand and projected future growth of the campus Telecommunications Cabling needs. Project scope included design of a new campus hub room for this and other campus buildings, support for intermediate distribution rooms (IDF), the design of one of the campuses main distribution rooms (MDF) for voice, data, RF video systems, and installation of a redundant ductbank conduit system between the Science and Technology building and the Learning Resource Building. Scope of design work included the basis for design, design development, specifications and project management for all security systems for the project, telecommunications cabling, and audiovisual & multimedia systems infrastructure to be integrated into the new building. Project highlights include planning of phase construction for no down time integration of the new telecommunications distribution facility, as well as, close interaction with the college’s facilities and telecommunications staff enabling Convergent Technologies to gain a good understanding of existing conditions and future campus vision as it related to telecommunications cabling infrastructure. The project was a three-year, multi-phase design project and has been successfully complete since Fall 2008.

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College of Notre Dame – Communications Department Renovation of Broadcast Television Studio & Editing Suite

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LOCATION:
Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT:
Melville Thomas Architects

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$2 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
20,000 gross square feet

 

The scope of this project included a modest design to budget that led to efficient use of both new and existing television broadcast electronics, studio lighting, and production studio infrastructure. Included spaces are programmed as primary rooms for teaching the art of television production and editing. Technology systems included: master control/production console, AV preview monitoring, analog/digital video production switcher, digital audio recording/editing/mastering, multiple-camera broadcast news set, fully dimmable production floor lighting grid, teleprompting system, and a two-channel intercommunications system throughout the control room, filming stage, and audio booth areas. The broadcast suite included demonstration and post-production audio/video editing, mastering, and finalizing areas, with optical fiber connectivity to the campus wide local area network (LAN) for video distribution within the campus and on the internet. The studio performs on both digital and analog recording platforms. Scope of design work included the complete specifications and project management for audio and video broadcast electronics within the control room and edit suite. Project highlights included project bid responses coming in on budget and project completion occurring on time meeting both tight budget and schedule parameters. Other project responsibilities included room acoustics, noise and vibration control for the studio spaces and punchlist development followed by systems acceptance. The project has been successfully complete since January 2004.

 

 

 

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City of Rockville – New Courthouse

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LOCATION:
Rockville, MD

ARCHITECT:
AECOM

ENGINEER:
RMF Engineering

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$70 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
160,000gsf

 

The scope of this project included the design and construction of a new state courthouse in Rockville, Maryland. The facility provides new space for the District Court, Parole and Probation/Intake Unit, Office of the Public Defender, and the Maryland Department of General Services. The six floor building includes space plans for typical courtrooms, traffic courtroom, hearing rooms, a multipurpose room and judges chambers. Convergent Technologies provided acoustics analysis, testing and measurement services for the courthouse in order to determine the noise impact of a power generator at the established property line. Scope of work included the review of existing design documents for the required louvered vent and exterior partition details and the review of the octave band sound power levels generated by the power generator within the facility. CTDG also determined the necessary sound isolation requirements for the building to comply with the applicable Montgomery County Noise ordinances at the property line. An acoustics narrative report was developed outlining findings, results and recommendations.

 

 

 

City of Baltimore Public School System – Multi-Image Video Wall

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.

 

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Systems Cost: $70,000.00

City of Baltimore Public School System – Boardroom Lighting

The scope of this project included complete design services for audiovisual presentation/broadcast systems electronics and associated infrastructure in an existing boardroom in the Baltimore City Public Schools headquarters building. Responsibilities included complete specifications for all audiovisual equipment, project management inclusive of bidding, construction administration, training/testing, detailing the demolition of existing systems, and providing telecommunications connectivity between the renovated spaces and an existing server room. Additional project responsibilities included the design of CATV (RF) head-end electronics for one location and a video editing station. This project presented the challenges of integrating with existing systems and a fast-track design/deliverable schedule. The project has been successfully complete since 2006.

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

CONSTRUCTION COST: $280,700.00

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,000 gross square feet

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Gateway Conference Center

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PROPERTY:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Gateway Conference Center

LOCATION:
Annapolis, Maryland

ARCHITECT:
SmithGroup, Inc.

LOW VOLTAGE CONSULTANT:
FORTRAN Communications

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$7.2 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
32,000 gross square feet

LEED CERTIFICATION:
Platinum

Description
The scope of this project included a $275,000.00 design to budget for audiovisual (AV) & multimedia systems to include: speech reinforcement, videoconferencing, audiovisual presentation and recording, along with custom conference room presenter’s station and associated infrastructure. The primary space to receive technology systems was a 200-Seat Conference/Training Room with videoconference capability and a master control/edit record room for the two spaces. Project responsibilities included: complete specifications for all audiovisual/multimedia and RF video cabling systems, complete acoustical analysis and room finishes criteria, project management through bidding & negotiations concluding with construction administration project management through systems testing and acceptance. The design scope commenced with a schematic design phase that included the development of preliminary design to cost estimates for the to be specified AV systems. The project was a three-year, multi-phase design project. The project has been successfully complete since January 2001.[/col3]

Carroll Community College – Classroom Building No. 4

The scope of this project for the Carroll Community College Classroom Building No. 4 is to provide audiovisual design with associated supporting infrastructure, telecommunications cabling systems design and acoustics, noise & vibration control design services for educational spaces. Space plans include 40 and 60-seat meeting rooms, 100 and 200-seat multipurpose training rooms, math classrooms, language classrooms, English classrooms, general classrooms and a testing center. The design of these systems required both the review of the College’s existing programmatic requirements and coordination with members of the design team, especially in areas such as audiovisual equipment rooms. The design of audiovisual systems also required the consideration of other constraints including ceiling heights, furniture layout, projector line of sight and AC power requirements. Designs for acoustical noise and vibration control systems included the specification of acoustical windows and doors, demising partitions between adjacent rooms, acoustical finishes on walls, ceilings and floors, as well as sound isolation from mechanical control rooms. This project has been successfully complete since October 2009.

LOCATION: Westminster, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Grimm + Parker

CONSTRUCTION COST: $28.9 MILLON

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 77,000 gross square feet

Capitol College – McGowan Technology Center

The scope of this project included a $275,000.00 design to budget educational technology systems to include: telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video), audiovisual & multimedia, speech reinforcement, data projection, audiovisual presentation and recording, along with custom classroom instructor’s stations and associated infrastructure. Teaching spaces to receive educational technology systems were seven (7) lab/classrooms (30 & 50-seat), 60-seat flexible Center for Business and Academics with video recording capability, and the Technology Lyceum presentation area. Project responsibilities: complete schematic narrative system overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all educational technology systems. Unique project features included the design of infrastructure at instructor’s station positions and remote equipment rack locations in an effort to support growth of technology systems as future funding becomes available. Project design highlights included detailed cost estimating exercises during preliminary design phases for help in refining total overall building costs and successful value engineering sessions to meet budget goals. The project was a thirty-six month, five-phase design effort and has been successfully complete since February 2005.


Architect: Geier Brown Renfrow
Location: Laurel, Maryland
Construction Cost: $11 Million
Project Size: 70,000 gsf

Canine Fitness Center – Fitness Room Acoustics

Canine Fitness Center is a recreational facility devoted developing the health and fitness of canines. The facility offers a variety of services including: aqua exercise, acupuncture, and massage treatments. Convergent Technologies (CTDG) has been asked to provide acoustics analysis for the Fitness Room at Canine Fitness Center in Crownsville, Maryland. CTDG worked with the owner Maury Chaput of Canine Fitness Center to review and measure the existing conditions for acoustical criteria to be developed. In CTDG site visit and field survey, it was determined that the background noise levels within the space impede the use of the room, and represent an annoyance during the fitness center events.

Location: Crownsville, Maryland

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Calhoon MEBA Engineering School – Auditorium Renovation

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Project:
Calhoon MEBA Engineering School

Architect:
Hord Coplan Macht

Location:
Easton, Maryland

Construction Cost:
$4 Million

Project Size:
10,000 gsf

The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA) is world renown for providing state of the art professional training to today’s professional marine engineers, captains, and deck officers in this educational facility. The scope of this project included complete audiovisual and acoustical design services for a 200-seat multipurpose auditorium at the Calhoon MEBA School of Engineering. Involvement in programming & design services, preparation of construction documents, bidding document review, and construction administration services were a key component of this project. The auditorium features audiovisual presentation, program/speech audio reinforcement, surround sound audio, and audio/video production capabilities, recording & editing facilities, and performance quality room acoustics. Key design team contributions included the development of acoustical criteria including recommendations for room shaping, finishes, HVAC equipment noise levels, sound isolation, and room acoustical and floor slab vibration properties. A truly multi-functional space, the facility hosts regional chamber music festival performances on an annual basis with great success. The project has been successfully complete and operational since November 2004.