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The College of William and Mary – Integrative Wellness Center

LOCATION: Williamsburg, Virginia
ARCHITECT: EYP Architecture & Engineering, Washington, DC

Convergent Technologies Design Group has been asked to provide telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, access control/video surveillance systems, room acoustics, interior sound isolation, and HVAC noise control, design services for the College of William & Mary Integrative Wellness Center to be located in Williamsburg, VA. We have been asked to include deliverables for a design project commencing with the Schematic Design phase and concluding with Construction Administration of the installed systems. Our services will be utilized in such spaces as exam rooms, procedure rooms, recovery rooms, office spaces and other common waiting and multi-purpose spaces.

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Chesapeake College Center for Allied Health & Athletics

LOCATION: Wye Mills, Maryland
ARCHITECT: Marshall Craft Associates, Baltimore, MD

Chesapeake College is a two-year college on the Eastern Shore of Maryland that provides associate degrees, certificates, and other programs. It was the first regional community college in the state of Maryland. Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. (CTDG) has been asked to provided telecommunications cabling systems for voice/data/ RF video outlets, audiovisual systems electronics, access control/video surveillance systems, all associated supporting infrastructure, room acoustics, interior sound isolation, HVAC noise control, and LAN/PBX/Wi-Fi Electronics design services for the Chesapeake College Center for Allied Health and Athletics. The Center for Allied Health and Athletics houses the nursing and medical professions classrooms, including state-of-the-art medical simulators, as well as the gym and the fitness center. It also has offices for the nursing/medical professions faculty, and the athletics department. The Center for Allied Health and Athletics opened in August of 2015.

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College of William & Mary Zable Stadium

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[col3]Williamsburg, VA

Architects:
BCWH Architects, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

Construction Cost:
$20,000,000

[col3]needed. This project will include a new press box/suite above the stands and 3,300 additional grandstand seats. It also includes tv/radio broadcast booths and new camera decks for televised games. The new plan incorporates two suites new restrooms, an elevator, and an updated scoreboard. Through these changes it is the hope of the College that it will strengthen the community on campus as well as between the students and alumni. We will provide telecommunications cabling systems, audiovisual systems, access control/intrusion detection systems with infrastructure design services. This project is expected to be complete in 2016.

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Virginia Military Institute – Stadium Expansion & Renovation

[col3]The scope of this project included telecommunications cabling design review services related to the design of the Stadium Expansion and Renovation at the Virginia Military Institute located in Lexington, Virginia. The Alumni Memorial Stadium and the Patchin Field Stadium serve the athletic department, general campus, and the community as key event facilities. Alumni Memorial Field holds approximately 10,000 spectators and Patchin Baseball Field holds 400 fans for baseball games. Expansion and improvements were intended to update the facilities and accommodate the needs of the fans and Keydet athletes. Convergent Technologies was asked to advise on the most economical and beneficial approach for outside cabling plant distribution to the new facilities. Responsibilities included attending a meeting to review existing campus facilities, current and future construction projects, and master planning desired for the campus. CTDG specialists reviewed the solution proposed by the telecommunications contractor and offered feedback on behalf of the Owner and Design Team as it related specifically to the campus master plan and the Stadiums project. The cabling plan was also reviewed to identify redundancies or shortcomings evident in the proposed scope of services. This project has been completed since the summer of 2008.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: SFCS, Inc.

Location:  Lexington, Virginia

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Virginia Commonwealth University – MCV Campus New Recreational Sports Facilities

[col3]Project responsibilities for the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center (part of the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center) included acoustics and noise & vibration control design services. The facility houses a fitness center, aquatic center, and gymnasium.  In addition to basketball, volleyball and badminton, the gymnasium provides racquetball and squash courts, a multipurpose room and a martial arts studio. The scope of work required the review of existing design and construction documents to perform a series of acoustical calculations based on HVAC design, partition types/details, and the salient features of each space. From the results of the analysis a recommendation for sound/mechanical noise and vibration isolation design was provided.  This project is scheduled for completion Spring 2010.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Moseley Architects
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Construction Cost: $17.8 Million
Project Size: 45,000 gsf[/col3]

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University of Mary Washington – Anderson Convocation Center

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[col3]Moseley Architects; Hastings & Chivetta Architects

University of Mary Washington – Anderson Convocation Center Project

Location:
Fredericksburg, Virginia

A/V Budget:
$1 Million

Project Size:
155,000 gsf

The scope of this multi-phase project includes complete design services for the following technology systems: digital audiovisual presentation, program/speech audio reinforcement, and telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video), Phase I of the project includes the expansion of Goolrick Hall to provide a new performance court, four-court practice gym and suspended jogging track that will also support approximately 2,000 spectators for major University events such as commencement, convocation ceremonies, athletics, alumni programs, concerts, and major cultural events. Phase II of the project includes the construction of a new Natatorium that will connect to Goolrick through a new spectator lobby. Scope of design work features the complete specifications and project management for all audiovisual and telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building from existing campus distribution points. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks. Additional design responsibilities provided for the review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration for the events arena, the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels and sound isolation, and recommendations for room layout, shaping, and acoustical finishes. Project deliverables captured a complete system overview programming narrative and detailed, per space cost estimating, for all educational technology systems. The project is a twelve-month, multi-phase design effort and was completed in summer 2011.

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Goodwin House – Health/Wellness Center, Independent Living Tower, Tower Renovation

[col3]The scope of this project includes the renovation of the existing Goodwin House Residence Tower and the design of a new Health and Wellness Center and new Individual Living Tower. Technology systems planned for the project include: telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video), nurse call systems, patient wandering systems, CATV distribution, Local Area Network (LAN), Private Branch Exchange (PBX), and Wi-Fi electronics, audiovisual presentation, program/speech audio reinforcement along with the associated supporting infrastructure. The types of spaces to receive technology systems include: Fitness/Aerobics Rooms, Pool, Chapel, Theater, Media Room, Training Classrooms, Board Room/Conference Rooms, as well as nurse call/patient wandering systems for the entire complex. Dining and common areas will also receive both background music and visual paging systems. Complete specifications and project management for all audiovisual and telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building from existing distribution points are included in the scope of design work. A telephone usage traffic study made it possible save on recurring costs by reducing the number of incoming telephone lines as they were oversized for the existing system. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing telecommunications networks. Additional responsibilities include the review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration control for all acoustically sensitive spaces. Project scope includes complete programming narrative system overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all educational technology systems. Project challenges include wide ranging specialty communication systems and sensitivity to proper room acoustics for aging residents. This project has been successfully complete since April 2010.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Dorsky Hodgson & Partners; Advanced Project Management
Location: Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia
Construction Cost: $82 Million
Project Size: 300,000 gsf[/col3]

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Morrisville State College – Student Activity Center Renovations

[col3]The Morrisville State College Student Activity Center building was built in 1971 to house a pool, theater, gymnasium and food services. The scope of this project was to provide telecommunications cabling infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, and access control/video surveillance infrastructure design services for the SUNY at Morrisville State College (MSC) Student Activity Center (SAC) Renovations to be located in Morrisville, New York. CTDG was also asked to include optional design services for audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure, room acoustics, interior sound isolation, and HVAC noise control. Design services were aimed at to renovating selected portions of the Student Activity Center (SAC) including: gymnasiums, fitness areas, locker spaces, lobby, and upgrades to building infrastructure systems. The project also included the infilling of an existing swimming pool to create a new fitness area. The renovation followed previous improvements to the theater and a campus eatery. Due to the ongoing occupation of the building, the construction is phased, and scheduled for completion Summer 2012.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Sasaki Architects
Location: Morrisville, New York
Project Budget: $10 Million
Project Size: 96,000 gsf[/col3]

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Towson University – Burdick Pool

[col3]Convergent Technologies was asked to provide design services for a new audio system for the Burdick Hall Memorial Pool. Burdick Hall is home to Towson University’s Campus Recreation Services which offers a variety of programs including Adventure Pursuits (rock climbing, challenge course, etc.), Fitness & Wellness (group exercising, personal training, etc.), informal recreation, and Intramural Sports. The building houses a Fitness Center, Climbing Wall, three gymnasiums, and an indoor pool. The eight-lane, twenty five-yard indoor pool has seating capacity for over 200 spectators. Project scope included a survey of the existing conditions, discussions with the owner regarding system options and design solutions, as well as detailed cost estimating. Specified systems include: program/speech audio reinforcement system, assisted listening system, and audio preview monitoring system. Project responsibilities commenced with the preparation of Construction Documents and concluded with Construction Administration of the installed systems. This project has been successfully complete since June 2006.[/col3]

[col3]Location: Towson, Maryland

System Cost: $5,000.00
Gross Square Footage: 10,000gross square feet

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Coppin State University Physical Education Complex

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Architect:
Hord, Coplan Macht; Sasaki Associates

Location:
Baltimore, Maryland

Construction Cost:
$109 Million

Project Size:
234,000 gsf

The scope of this project for Coppin State University includes complete technology systems design services for: telecommunications cabling systems (voice, data, RF Video), audiovisual presentation systems, Local Area Network (LAN), Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)/Private Branch Exchange (PBX), and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) electronics. The types of spaces to receive technology systems include: a 4000-seat Arena, Auxiliary Gymnasium, Tape Storage/Review Room, Competitive Pool, Dance/Fitness Rooms, Multipurpose Room, Conference/Meeting Rooms, 40 & 50-seat Classrooms, Physical Education Computer Lab/Studio, and Outdoor Playing Fields. Scope of design work includes the complete specifications and project management for all telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building from existing campus distribution points. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks. Additional responsibilities include the review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration for the Arena and other noise critical spaces, the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels and sound isolation, and recommendations for room layout, shaping, and acoustical finishes. Project scope includes complete programming narrative system overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all technology systems. The project is currently in the Construction Administration phase with construction scheduled to be complete Winter 2009.