New Aircraft Hangar

Aircraft Hangar

Bridgewater State University – New Bedford Regional Airport

Bridgewater, MA

The new aircraft hangar, the first of its kind for the University, was designed to meet the increasing needs of the Bridgewater State University Aviation program.

Long considered a pioneer in the field of aviation among Massachusetts higher education facilities, the design and construction of the new hangar is in direct response to student’s need to log in more flight time throughout the year by protecting aircrafts from adverse weather conditions. During colder weather, frost can accumulate on unprotected aircraft forcing the cancellation of training sessions. The new aircraft hangar was designed to store up to six Cessna aircrafts and is situated adjacent to the University’s existing Flight Training Center at the New Bedford Regional Airport.

BSU SAS Office Suite Renovation

Student Accessibility Services Office Suite Renovation

Bridgewater State University

The new Student Accessibility Services Office Suite located within the Rondileau Student Union at Bridgewater State University provides dedicated space for individuals seeking academic support. Previously located as a smaller sub-space within the campus library, the Student Accessibility Services was rapidly out growing their space and in need of a more functional environment to provide students with the best experience possible. The availability of an existing space in the student union proved to be the perfect relocation, gaining more space for the program as well as situating SAS to a more centralized location on campus.

In addition to the suite, Civitects also renovated adjacent toilet rooms. The existing women`s toilet room and powder room were converted into men`s, women`s, and gender-inclusive toilet rooms.

UMD Charlton College of Business Building Envelope Repairs

Charlton College of Business Building Envelope Repairs

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA

This study looks at the envelope of the original section of the Charlton College of Business building, including the EPDM roof and the aluminum frame windows. Improper construction detailing at the second and third floor windows and curtain walls has led to water infiltration and caused interior damage. This study includes options for the repair or replacement of the exterior cladding systems and roofing, including rooftop units and fenestrations.

BSU – Rondileau Campus Center Ballroom Renovation

BSU Rondileau Campus Center Ballroom Renovation

Bridgewater, MA

This space, originally constructed in 1967, consists of a tiered demonstration room into a small ballroom as well as an extension to an adjacent larger ballroom separated with movable partition walls. The work of this project included the renovation of the demonstration room to accommodate the small ballroom space, which could be used as a stand-alone space or in conjunction with the larger ballroom. In addition to these renovations, this project also included the upgrading of the ballrooms sound system, fire-alarm system, and the installation of a new sprinkler branch line.

BCC New Bedford NOWI Offshore Wind Training Facility

NOWI Offshore Wind Training Facility

Bristol Community College

New Bedford, MA

Civitects was honored to have had the opportunity to oversee the design and construction of the National Offshore Wind Institute`s (NOWI) training facility for Bristol Community College. Located along New Bedford’s waterfront on a 1.7 acre site, the project included the adaptive reuse of two leased conjoined warehouses to create a cutting-edge facility.

Civitects worked closely with the City of New
Bedford Building Department throughout the project. This cutting-edge facility provides technical training programs intended to prepare individuals for jobs in the construction, deployment, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms.

Photo Credits: D.F. Pray General Contractors

This space provides technical training programs intended to prepare individuals for jobs in the construction, deployment, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Programmatic spaces include a survival training tank, repair shops, classrooms, office spaces and a cafeteria.

An above ground pool was also installed and simulates the experience of working conditions while in the water. An overhead gantry crane above the pool lowers sea vessels into the water giving trainees an understanding of how to implement proper safety protocols during an emergency. A working-at-heights tower was erected within the building to train delegates on how to properly scale
a wind turbine.

Photos of the facility in use are credited to Peter Pereira from an article in The Standard Times.