Overview:

In approximately 90 days, CMC performed more than $9 million in construction upgrades to Auen and Fawcett residence halls--the equivalent of about $100,000 worth of work daily, or--from another mathematical perspective--the construction of a $36.5 million project in a year's time.

LEED Certification:
Although many aspects of the rehabilitations were LEED compliant, such as the inclusion of solar-reflective roofing systems, renovations were not submitted for LEED certification.

Project Team:
La Cañada Design Group; Tovey/Shultz Construction Inc.; gkkworks

Work Performed:

• Removed all finishes and structure necessary for seismic upgrades to the building superstructure. Structural beams also were added to the frames for increased seismic performance.
• Replaced all fire detection devices and equipment and relocated fire suppression systems to increase the ability to detect fires and extinguish them.
• Replaced all of the comfort heating and cooling systems, electrical infrastructure (including the primary feeds to the buildings from new transformers), and data distribution throughout the residences.
• Upgraded all restrooms, toilet rooms/showers, and lobby/public spaces (study rooms & lounge areas) throughout the residences, including replacing wooden doors and hardware.
• On building exteriors, roofing systems were replaced with high-performance, single-ply roofing systems that are LEED compliant due to their solar-reflective indexes. All applicable surfaces were also painted, and exterior bricking was cleaned and sealed.

Auen North Elevation


Study Area Ceiling

Overview:

Construction of a new residence hall on the southwest end of campus; the project currently is in final commissioning efforts with respect to mechanical systems.

LEED Certification: Silver (in process with USGBC: the U.S. Green Building Council)

Project Team: CO Architects; Bernards Construction; gkkworks

Work Performed:

• Construction of 71 student rooms (with total occupancy for 109 students), nine individual living room areas, a main lobby area/lounge, and 12 toilet and shower rooms--four per floor.
• Fabrication of a self-contained central plant for mechanical equipment on the roof.
• Concrete/concrete-block frame constructed, with plaster and aluminum/glass exterior.
• Sitework/landscaping, including two fire lanes covered with turf and sturdy enough to support a ladder truck.

Courtyard Elevation

Overview:

This project relocated about 70 faculty and staff from Bauer North, Pitzer Hall and the financial aid office into more than 15,000 square-feet of temporary office space between Bauer South and the existing tennis courts.

Since its dedication in January, 2009, the facility and its tremendous mountain views have become the envy of visiting teams, especially those whose climate is not as temperate as CMC's.

The Biszantz Family Tennis Center will be the site of the 2009 NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament, hosted by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, May 19-24.

Overview:

This new tennis facility consists of 12 state-of-the-art, post-tensioned concrete tennis courts, plus a clubhouse with a recreation/practice field adjacent to the facility. Construction started in June 2008 and was completed in January 2009. The Center was dedicated Jan. 31.

LEED Certification: None

Project Team: NTD Architects; Perera Construction & Design; gkkworks

Work Included:

• Excavation and recompaction of approximately 100,000 cubic yards of material from an old landfill.
• Concrete retaining walls along the north and east elevations
• Approximately nine courts completed; all courts cast by end of September 2008.
• Clubhouse: framing and sheathing