Gordon Ford College of Business - Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

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Details

  • Assignment: Construction Manager with Guaranteed Maximum Price
  • Architect: Gensler
  • Mechanical Engineer: CMTA Consulting Engineers
  • Structural Engineer: THP Limited Inc.

Description

A green field build of a 3-story, 113,000 sf building that inlcudes classrooms, auditoriums, faculty offices, the Dean's office, meeting rooms and a coffee shop.

 

Features

  • The project is on an occupied campus requiring significant attention to site logistics, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations in addition to preserving student, faculty, staff and visitor safety.
  • A 70x26 copper dome is being constructed on top of the building with a 6' diameter column, setting the stage for a grand entrance overlooking the south law space.
  • The large pre-cast column will pay homage to the limestone columns of WKU’s first building built on campus, Van Meter Hall which Messer renovated in 2008.
  • The space will include a trading lab complete with a ticker tape with current stock market values. 
  • Seeking LEED Silver Certification. 

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