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Merkert Chemistry Lab – Fume Hood Replacement

Boston College

Merkert Chemistry Lab – Fume Hood Replacement

Project Overview

Challenges

Solutions

Results

Renovation of lab space and replacement of thirty-eight fume hoods on an extremely compressed, summer schedule. Renovation scope consisted of new lab benches, casework, epoxy flooring, and new finishes. MEP systems were upgraded and expanded, including new ductwork, plumbing, gas, and fire protection systems as well as upgraded electrical systems.

Compressed, summer-slammer schedule; occupied space

Meticulous planning utilizing BIM to ensure field installs were executed seamlessly; mitigation of noise and vibration to eliminate disruption to adjacent, operating lab spaces

Boston College had their upgraded facility up and operational before the start of fall semester

Market Sector

Institutional

Boston College

LocatioN

Chestnut Hill

Architect

Payette Associates

Square Footage

1,000 SF

Key Features

Occupied Renovation, Laboratory

Services