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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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Blue Ridge Community College – Information Technology Building

[col3]The Information Technology Building at Blue Ridge Community College is a mixed-use two story building. Design services for this project included telecommunications cabling infrastructure and audiovisual presentation systems infrastructure. Space plans include Electronics Lab with Prep Room, Research and Development Lab, Automated Manufacturing Lab, Computer Repair Lab with Prep Room, 30 and 50 Seat Classrooms, Faculty Offices, Drafting and Design Lab, Machining and Fabrication Lab, and Physics Lab. Specified systems include infrastructure for custom instructor’s stations, audio reinforcement systems, multimedia presentation systems, and local area networking. Additional design responsibilities include coordination of infrastructure for connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks. Project deliverables included a complete system infrastructure programming narrative for all educational technology systems, Preliminary Design Documents, and Construction Documents. This project was completed in early 2011.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Moseley Architects
Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia
Construction Cost: $5.2 Million
Project Size: 20,000 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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Apple Federal Credit Union – Replacement Data Center

[col3]Convergent Technologies’ scope of work for this project included complete programming and conceptual design for the Apple Federal Credit Union (FCU) Replacement Data Center. Apple FCU has over twenty (20) branches throughout the Virginia/DC area, serving more than 117,000 members. The goal of this effort was to consolidate the operations of two separate existing data centers to function as one, due to a recent Apple FCU merger. CTDG served as the Data Center Planning Consultant on this effort. Responsibilities included reviewing existing data center design and Apple FCU standards; providing recommendations for new location of the replacement data center; providing a written design narrative outlining desired Data Center Programming & Space Requirements, Anticipated Architectural & MEP Coordination items and requirements, and outside plant cabling (OSP) connectivity to Apple FCU and the Wide Area Network; preliminary budget estimates for telecommunications cabling, server racks, and cable management pathways/systems; and providing reference drawings as part of the Programming & Concept Design package. This project began in February, 2012 and is scheduled for completion in 2013.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Heery International
Location: Fairfax, Virginia[/col3]

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University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine -The Roberts Proton Facility at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine

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Architect:
RMJM

MEP Engineer:
Bard, Rao + Athanas

Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Construction Cost:
$55 Million

Project Size:
55,000 gsf

Description
Project responsibilities for the University of Pennsylvania Proton Facility is to provide telecommunications cabling systems and associated infrastructure for voice, data, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Cable Antenna Television (CATV), access control and intercommunications systems. The design for this state of the art radiation treatment facility was implemented in not only the four underground gantry areas which hold the 90 ton machines used to deliver the radiation treatment, but also in the surrounding control rooms and nurse and technician stations. Access control systems were designed such that access was accomplished using a proximity card reader and electrified lock set with authorizations controlled via a central database. Networked surveillance systems were implemented in the entrance of treatment rooms, hallways and common areas which could be monitored from either a central computer room via CCTV or through IP-based access to the Network Video Recorder. Intercommunication systems are designed to allow two-way audio communication from sub-stations located in the gantry areas and technician control rooms, back to a master station located in the main control room. Construction of the Proton Facility has been complete since 2009.

 

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Susquehanna University – Apfelbaum Hall – Business & Communications Building

Proton Facilities: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, Proton Treatment Project – Systems by CTDG
Proton Facilities: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, Proton Treatment Project – Systems by CTDG
Proton Facilities: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, Proton Treatment Project – Systems by CTDG

[col3]This project included a $1.1 million dollar design to budget for educational technology systems to include:  a digital audiovisual production studio, videoconferencing, audiovisual presentation and recording, along with the supporting inside/outside telecommunications cable plant with associated infrastructure. The types of spaces to receive audiovisual presentation systems included: three (3) multimedia classrooms, a presentation room, two (2) television studios, numerous small-group study rooms, and 600 dataports (one by every seat in the building). A live digital broadcast quality production-recording studio was designed, inclusive of an audio record/edit suite, digital video editing suites (4), and a master control/production console. Scope of design work included the project management for all telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building. Project opportunities included various styles of collaborative classroom settings, as well as various high-end digital/analog recording and editing spaces.  State of the art TV studios and post-production editing suites were planned to reflect world environments to enable students to receive hands on professional experience prior to graduation. Project responsibilities included cost estimating, details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks.  The project was a three-year, multi-phase design project. The project has been successfully completed since November 1999.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Spillman Farmer Architects
Location: Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Construction Cost: $19 Million
Project Size: 80,000 gsf[/col3]

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Robert Morris University – School of Business

Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: College of Notre Dame, Communications Department – Systems by CTDG
Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: Digital Harbor High School, Production Studio – Systems by CTDG
Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: Digital Harbor High School, Production Studio – Systems by CTDG
Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: Digital Harbor High School, Production Studio – Systems by CTDG
Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: Digital Harbor High School, Production Studio – Systems by CTDG
Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: Digital Harbor High School, Production Studio – Systems by CTDG
Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: Digital Harbor High School, Production Studio – Systems by CTDG
Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: Digital Harbor High School, Production Studio – Systems by CTDG
Radio, TV, and Recording Studios: Digital Harbor High School, Production Studio – Systems by CTDG

 

Architect:
Celli-Flynn Brennan Architects & Planners

Location:
Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Project Size:
23,500 gsf

The scope of work for the new business school at Robert Morris University includes design services for audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure, telecommunications cabling infrastructure, and acoustics, noise and vibration control. Spaces to receive educational technology include business training classrooms, PNC Trading Center, US Steel Videoconferencing Classroom, executive conference room, standard presentation style classrooms, study areas, faculty offices and common areas throughout the building. The PNC Trading Center, a result of the PNC Foundation, will be a fully functional trading room similar to that of the New York Stock Exchange, complete with real-time stock tickers and computer stations with market information and analytical software. It is configured with workstations in a two-story stadium arrangement allowing for ease of observation and instruction. Teaching areas will have cutting edge integrated audiovisual systems inclusive of sound reinforcement and SMART annotation technologies, flat panel displays, ceiling mounted projection systems, custom presentation lecterns, and teleconferencing devices. Each area will have remote controllability consisting of, lighting systems, projection screens, and all audiovisual source electronics through interactive color touch panels.

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Millersville University – Visual & Performing Arts Center

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Architect:
Spillman Farmer Architects

Location:
Millersville, Pennsylvania

Construction Cost:
$26 Million

Project Size:
88,500 gsf

Scope of work for the new Visual and Performing Arts Center at Millersville University includes the renovation of 29,041 square feet and a 59,452 square foot expansion of the existing Lyte Auditorium/Alumni Hall. Lyte Auditorium is the main campus venue for recitals, student produced musicals, and the annual Cultural Affairs Committee Series. Convergent Technologies provided complete design services for telecommunications cabling systems, public address/paging system, and access control/video surveillance security systems with associated supporting infrastructure as they relate to this project. The newly renovated building will house the Music Department, hold approximately 650-seats and feature a concert hall, recital/rehearsal hall, piano lab, multipurpose dance hall, classrooms, music library, recording studio, department offices, an art gallery, scene shop and theatre. This project is part of the university’s master plan and is expected to improve and enhance the visual and performing arts programs on campus. Project responsibilities include design and specifications for all telecommunications cabling systems, video/CATV system and a reverse 911 mass notification paging system. This project is currently in the Construction Administration phase and is scheduled to be complete by the fall of 2011.

 

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Department of Veterans Affairs Roseburg Healthcare System – Mental Health Seismic Replacement, Phase I & II

Emergency Operations and Public Safety: Anne Arundel County, Maryland – Theater and Emergency Ops Center – Systems by CTDG
Emergency Operations and Public Safety: Anne Arundel County, Maryland – Theater and Emergency Ops Center – Systems by CTDG

[col3]The New Mental Health SARRTP (Substance abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program) Relocation project will complete design of Phase II for the Mental Health Renovations. The new, 19,600gsf building will accommodate 22 beds. The MH Seismic Replacement Project involves a new replacement building for Building 2. Convergent Technologies provided design expertise for  audiovisual systems design and supporting infrastructure, acoustics, noise & vibration control, telecommunications systems design and supporting infrastructure and security systems design. Additionally, Convergent Technologies worked to integrate nurse call and code blue intercom systems and developed criteria for publc address and paging along with inter/intra departmental intercoms. This project is currently in the design phase with construction anticipated to begin in 2012.[/col3]


[col3]Architect: Tina Ely Architect; Oh Planning + Design
Location: Roseburg, Oregon
Project Budget: $8 Million
Project Size: 80,500 gsf[/col3]

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SUNY Oswego – Penfield Library Renovation Programming

[col3]The Penfield Library had received some critical maintenance and preservation upgrades over the past 40 years, but was in need of substantial critical maintenance items as well as some plant adaptation. Programmatically, this library of the future will increasingly be called upon to partner with faculty, staff and students in the analysis, evaluation, and communication of information and knowledge. New modes of course delivery, expanded use of distance education, more fluid boundaries between disciplines, and a greater diversity among the students on our residential campus will all have a great effect on the function of the library. These changes will spur physical and virtual adaptations in Penfield Library allowing it to play an increasingly important role supporting the learning-centered mission of SUNY Oswego. The study looked into a minimum of three (3) design solutions, or “facility development alternatives” to develop alternate approaches to upgrading facilities for Penfield Library. These solutions explored adaptive reuse of the existing facility. CTDG’s scope of work for this project involves a program study providing telecommunications cabling systems and audiovisual systems design services for the SUNY at Oswego (SUNY) Penfield Library Program Study to be located in Oswego, New York. CTDG conducted a review of existing conditions survey and SUNY standards for the audiovisual and telecommunications cable systems. The project continued with communication with the facility’s design team, identifying the general locations and quantities throughout the project in which audiovisual and telecommunications cable components would be located and should be housed. Important to design team considerations were locations such as audiovisual equipment rooms, ceiling heights, control rooms, and raised floor areas requiring tight coordination.[/col3]

 

[col3]Architect: Sasaki ArchitectsLocation: Oswego, New York
Project Size: 160,0720 gsf

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