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March 1, 2016 by patrick

Pennsylvania State University Pollock Commons Renovation

Owner

The Pennsylvania State University

Location

University Park, PA
United States

Project Information

13,000 SF
Extremely Compressed Construction Schedule
Rhino’s expertise netted approx. $200,000 in cost savings

Sector

Residential & Hospitality

The Pollock Residence complex is comprised of nine high-rise student residence buildings with pipe tunnels to Pollock Commons, a 3-story facility that provides dining facilities, lounge areas, and administrative space for the Residence complex. The extremely fast-track project encompassed various upgrades and modifications, and was conducted in four phases over the course of two years. Construction was restricted to 13 weeks during each summer when fewer students were in residence. Phase 1 encompassed renovation of the Football Team Cafeteria, on a further compressed schedule.

Rhino’s value engineering: The project MEP dictated that the existing water service was insufficient to supply the new sprinkler system, and that a new larger service was required. Our engineers were able to demonstrate that the existing service was indeed sufficient through design and calculations, thereby saving the University approximately $200,000 in trenching costs alone.

Services Provided

Conditions Assessment/Life Safety Code Analysis
Fire Alarm System Design
Fire Suppression System Design
Construction Phase Services

Markets: Residential & Hospitality Services Provided: Construction Phase Services / Third Party Review & Inspection • Fire Alarm • Fire Suppression Systems • Life Safety & Code Consulting

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240·786·4535

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412 Canterbury Dr. State College, PA 16803

814·933·5035

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