Situation:
BOND provided construction management services for the renovation of the Huttenhower Laboratory at the Harvard School of Public Health. The project included the conversion of student and office space into a new laboratory with an attached work area. The team also upgraded the supporting MEP systems as well as new casework.
Challenges:
- Fast track schedule
- Construction around existing occupied space
- Close coordination with owner vendors
Solutions:
- Worked with owner to develop a detailed construction schedule
- Strictly managed the logistical challenge of construction in a tight area
- Coordinated material deliveries around high traffic peak times within the building
Results:
- Project successfully completed on time and on budget
- No disturbance to occupied space during construction
- Increased research capacity for laboratory