Education

K-12 and higher education facilities and all related on-call services are one of our core market sectors.

Projects

The Goodwin College Early Childhood Magnet School, East Hartford, CT

MEP/FP/IT and Security design of a 34,224 sq. ft. single-story educational facility for approximately 250 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. Designed to meet the LEED for Schools Silver standard for substantial energy savings.

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

  • 4 Phase project for the SMEP/FP renovation of the Torrey Life Science Bld. first floor east wing laboratory building including feasibility, contract documents, bid period and construction administration
  • Complex of 4 residence buildings subdivided into 16 separate “halls”, multi-level (3 & 4 story buildings, built in 1970. The complex contains 440 single occupant resident rooms, approximately 120 SF each with common lounge areas and support facilities on the lower level (laundry, kitchen, etc.). Design included upgrades to code for ADA accessibility.
  • Two-phase project including a feasibility study and preparation of construction documents for the replacement of passenger elevators for Hale, Ellsworth and McMahon Residence Halls.
  • 911 public safety center: Complete mechanical, electrical and fire protection design for the renovation of this 500 SF Dispatch Center.

Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

SMEP/FP services for a new11,500 square foot, 40 bed student dormitory and the renovation of 4 existing structures to house an additional 34 beds. The new dormitory includes 9 living suites complete with 1-1/2 baths, full service kitchens, and a lounge area. The building common areas provides laundry facilities, handicapped accessible unisex toilets, and social lounges complete with full service kitchens to enhance and promote community development. The existing structures were renovated from staff housing to multiple bed dorm suites complete with laundry and kitchen accommodations.

In addition, IES has provided Fire Protection design services for two existing dormitories, Laboratory renovation of two existing science labs approximately 3,000 square feet including new lighting, lab benches with associated systems, office support space and On-Call Services including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and structural engineering for over 20 buildings on a 100-acre site.

Integrated Day Charter School, Norwich, CT

  • AIA CT Built Award
  • 7,000 Square Foot new gymnasium
  • New elevator with associated systems upgrades
  • Plans and specifications for the insulation of the fire protection system
  • Mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for the relocation of the kitchen
  • Existing exposed foundation formerly used as a play area was converted to a full-size gymnasium complete with a regulation basketball court