Colorado Department of Natural Resources – Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Lake Christine Shooting Range

The Lake Christine Facility includes a pistol range and 100 yard rifle and shotgun ranges. The scope of work included Acoustical Design Services for Noise Mitigation Analysis and Recommendations. CTDG’s efforts in this acoustical design review included a topographical study of the area surrounding the city of Basalt, as well as modeling and analysis of various atmospheric and topographical acoustical transmission pathways. Recommendations were made for modifications to the proposed structural and interior finish design for the proposed shooting range shelter which addressed all possible sound transmission pathways into the City of Basalt. This project was completed in May 2012.

Location: Basalt, Colorado
Contractor: Action Target, Provo, Utah

City of Mesa On Call Agreement

The 2012 On Call Agreement for Architectural Services seeks to meet the pre-design and design services anticipated by the City for vertical construction projects. Convergent Technologies may partner in these projects through programming, special systems design, security systems, and data and/or telecommunications systems. The firm may also work in conjunction with the architectural partner to provide cost estimating, value engineering or project specifications.

Location: Mesa, Arizona
Architect: Michael Wilson Kelly Architects, Tempe, Arizona

Virginia Military Institute- Science Building Renovation

A twenty-four year old building, Maury-Brooke Hall provides a home to the Chemistry and Biology Departments for Virginia Military Institute. Progress in the science fields and changes in health and safety standards had rendered many of the laboratories and classrooms outdated. Featuring 11 teaching labs, 14 research labs, 20 offices, 5 classrooms and a three-bay greenhouse, Convergent Technologies was asked by Virginia Military Institute (VMI) administrators to provide recommendations and construction administration services for audiovisual equipment and infrastructure for the project. VMI programming needs were identified by several members of its faculty, and VMI IT staff also added input to facilitate integration of the new building with existing IT networks. Convergent Technology reviewed proposed audiovisual equipment in order to provide a system that met the needs indicated by VMI faculty, while also allowing for future growth. Unique infrastructure solutions were needed to accommodate mobile lecterns, and were accomplished by close coordination with faculty and in-person inspection of classroom spaces. Further recommendations were made to specify conduit sizing, floor and wall-box placement, and projection screen sizing. This multi-phased renovation project remained in service during construction and was rededicated November 2013.

Architect: Lukmire Partnership, Arlington, VA
Contractor: Branch and Associates, Inc.
Location: Lexington, VA
Project Size: 55,350 GSF
Project Budget: $19,500,000
Systems Value: $220,000

Florida International University – Parkview Housing – West Wing Addition

Convergent Technologies was asked to provide design services for audiovisual system electronics with associated supporting infrastructure, and room acoustics, interior sound isolation, and HVAC noise control for the FIU West Wing Addition Parkview Student Housing project. Spaces to receive technology design include: multi-purpose spaces for meetings, recreation, presentations, and video conferencing. Features within these areas include flat panel video displays, multi-image video processing, digital annotation, and AV streaming/lecture capture systems. Convergent Technologies was also asked to provide an acoustical analysis and make recommendations outlined in the form of a narrative report. This project is currently in the construction administration phase with expected occupancy for Fall 2013.

Location: Miami, Florida
Construction Cost: $45,000,000
Project Size: 217,099 gsf

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

A component of the University of Texas System, UT Southwestern has grown from a small war time medical college (1943) into a “multifaceted academic institution nationally recognized for its excellence in educating physicians, biomedical scientists, and healthcare personnel.” The scope of this project includes telecommunications cabling systems, audiovisual systems with infrastructure, LAN/PBX/Wi-fi Electronics, Intercom/Video Surveillance and Access Control. Anticipated completion for the project is 2015.

Location: Dallas, Texas
Construction Cost: $225 Million
Gross Square Footage: 100,000 gsf

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Howard University – Undergraduate Library Main Level Renovation

[col3]Howard University is a private, comprehensive research university. The scope of this project includes complete design services for telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, audiovisual system electronics with associated supporting infrastructure, access control/video surveillance systems, and room acoustics, interior sound isolation, and HVAC noise control for the Howard University Undergraduate Library Renovation. Spaces included in this renovation project include: group study areas, collaborative spaces, learning commons, seminar/classroom, multipurpose meeting room, and a conference room. Design began in Spring 2013 and construction is expected to be complete in July, 2015.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Atelier Architects
Location: Washington, D.C.
Construction Cost: $31,800,000
Gross Square Footage: 17,540 gsf[/col3]

Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe – Yavapai Indian Cultural Center

The Yavapai Indian Cultural Center project will provide the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe with a facility designed to support Yavapai cultural preservation and education. The new, 21,706 gsf building will accommodate a museum, a cultural center, and a large auditorium. Within the cultural center multipurpose classrooms, a small conference room, a video recording/post production room, and an audio recording/mixing space will be incorporated into our designs. Outside the building, a dance space will be provided with design services to reinforce activities that serve the area. Convergent Technologies is currently providing design expertise for audiovisual systems design and supporting infrastructure, acoustics, noise & vibration control, telecommunications systems design and supporting infrastructure, electronic access control and video surveillance systems design, local area network, wireless local area network and private branch exchange telephone electronics. Additionally, Convergent Technologies is working to integrate the aforementioned systems to develop criteria that relates culturally to Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe. This project is currently on hold after completion of Construction Documents phase, awaiting funding.

Location: Prescott, Arizona
Architect: SmithGroupJJR, Phoenix, AZ
Gross Square Footage: 21,706 gsf

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Emory Healthcare – Georgia Proton Treatment Center

 

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There are currently only nine such facilities in the U.S. The first of its kind in Georgia and funded by The Georgia Proton Treatment Center, the new center will treat up to 1,900 patients annually. Included in the center are five treatment rooms (four with rotational gantries and one with a fixed beam) and dedicated research capabilities. Emory Healthcare, a part of the Emory University Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center, will partner with Georgia Tech and other institutions to conduct research in the center.

The scope of this project includes the design of all Telecommunications Cabling Systems and LAN Electronics for the operation of Emory Clinical telecommunications functionalities, as well as the design of Telecommunications Cabling Systems to support the operation of specialized Proton Treatment equipment including proton accelerators. Other services include the design of Emergency Paging Audio systems, Video Surveillance, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Audiovisual Systems.[/col3]

 

[col3]Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Cost: $225 Million
Gross Square Footage: 115,000 gsf[/col3]

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Oakland University Engineering Center

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Architect:
SmithGroupJJR

Location:
Rochester, MI

Project Budget:
$74.6 Million

Square Footage:
127,000 gsf

Convergent Technologies Design Group was asked by SMithGroupJJR to design telecommunications cabling systems with associated infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure, access control/video surveillance systems, and LAN/PBX/Wi-fi electronics design services. Individual audiovisual systems were designed for various sizes of seminar rooms, faculty offices, administration offices, laboratories, auditoriums, and conference rooms. These systems included display technology, audio reinforcement, video conferencing, system control, and the flexibility to interface with sources provided by students and faculty. Scope of services also included the placement and design of telecommunication data rooms, cabling paths and its associated infrastructure. Surveillance recommendations were made detailing components, placement, and integration of cameras, as well as access control systems throughout the facility. Anticipated completion and move in is scheduled for August 2014.

Catholic Community of the Blessed Sacrament

Aimed at renovation, renewal and potential expansion of the church, chapel, courtyard, and Parish Administrative offices, Orcutt Winslow was selected to complete the planned Needs Assessment and Church/Administration Renovation. Convergent Technologies’ scope of services includes the design of audiovisual, acoustics, noise & vibration control, telecommunications and security systems and associated infrastructure. Plans to coordinate with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix with regards to emerging standardization of building design will play an important role in this project. Acoustical challenges will be presented by opening the adjacent chapel to the main sanctuary through the use of movable partition walls. This project is currently in the Construction Document phase, and is scheduled to be built and completed Spring 2014.

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
General Contractor: D.L. Withers Construction, Phoenix, Arizona
Gross Square Footage: 22,000 gsf renovation, 8,000 gsf addition