Howard University School of Nursing
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Award Winner : Wilmot Modular Structures, Inc.
Architectural Excellence : The buildings were originally built on spec by the factory. They had to be completely renovated and converted into classrooms after installation. The owner had an Emergency situation and had to relocate medical students into 28 classrooms. The final design involved the reconfiguration of 7 quads into 3 separate buildings. Fire rated corridors and proper egress locations were added to support occupancy levels. The placement of the buildings had to work in conjunction with storm water management controls and bio retention areas. The exterior finish is High Rib Steel, which fit the industrial-façade desired by the owner. Expectations were exceeded due to the final arrangement of the quads for each larger structure, the interior layouts to meet the occupancy levels, the placement of the buildings, the ability to meet Life/Safety without the need for fire suppression systems, the landscaping plan and site development.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : The use of modular construction sped up the building process. It enabled us to save the owner approximately 9-12 months’ in student tuitions. The University was also able to obtain their accreditation. The use of 8k psi concrete used to speed up the foundation work was another key component which allowed the foundations to be approved by the 3rd party inspector. Our subcontractors and supervisors worked multiple shifts, 18 to 20 hour days at times, and through weekends. Above all, IF the deadline was not met, the University could have LOST their accreditation which could equate to an exponential amount of money, students would not be able to attend classes, and professors would not be able to teach, and faculty staff would not be able to work. It could have been a huge impact to the University, and also the District of Columbia because of all of the employees and their families that would be impacted.
Occupied Date : 8/24/2018
Production Start Date : 7/24/2018
Project Location City : Washington
Project Location State Name : DC
Technical Innovation : The University only had 3 weeks before students were arriving on campus. The GC could not install foundations, remediate the site, site-construct new facilities, or obtain occupancy in the three week timeframe without using modular construction. Very poor soil conditions required the foundations to be designed for strip footings which helped reduce the amount of site remediation. The concrete mix was increased to over 8k psi so it could setup faster. Building waste was eliminated for the new structure because it was built at a factory. The building interior was completed onsite after the buildings were installed. Fire Rated corridors, painted gypsum interior walls, and carpet tiles were installed to meet the owner’s requirements and code compliance. Gutters and downspouts were connected to an underground piping system so the water could be discharged into bio retention ponds.
Total Square Feet : 4080