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College of Engineering Building<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> Fall 2019
Status:<\/strong> Close-out
Project Type:<\/strong> New Construction
Architect:<\/strong> Ballinger
Contractor:<\/strong> Dimeo Construction
Project Manager:<\/strong> Jim Devol
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $146,995,148<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"College<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This building will be 190,000 square feet and will house seven engineering programs: biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial and systems, and mechanical engineering. The ground floor will house 3 active learning classrooms, vibration-proof core laboratories, and a cleanroom. The building will also offer a student shop, a cafe, computer labs, and electronic student centers. The goal is to achieve the LEED \u201cSilver\u201d certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brookside Apartments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> Winter 2020
Status:<\/strong> Construction
Project Type:<\/strong> New construction
Architect:<\/strong> Sasaki Associates, Inc.
Contractor:<\/strong> Bacon Construction
Project Manager:<\/strong> Mark Fisher
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $89,945,596<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Brookside<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This facility will hold 500 beds, a cafe and will be roughly 203,000 square feet. The facility will include an outdoor seating area that will run along a restored brook. The buildings will feature apartment suites of six and four bedrooms; they will have a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and be fully furnished. The facility will also have a demonstration\/teaching kitchen, a presentation room, and a multi-purpose room. Their target is to achieve LEED \u201cSilver\u201d certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meade Stadium Turf & Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> Fall 2019
Status:<\/strong> Close-out
Project Type:<\/strong> Renovation
Architect:<\/strong> Gordon R. Archibald, Inc.
Contractor:<\/strong> DiGregorio Corp Project
Manager:<\/strong> Robert Schultz Construction
Cost:<\/strong> $3,995,000<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Meade<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This project will involve the installation of synthetic turf and stadium lighting to support evening events. The renovations will provide a durable field and create a variety of options for the school and community during various events. Synthetic turf provides a strong surface; which will allow repetitive use, as well as immediate use after harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bike Path Connector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> Fall 2019
Status:<\/strong> Construction
Project Type:<\/strong> New construction
Architect:<\/strong> Pare Corporation
Contractor:<\/strong> Narragansett Improvement Company
Project Manager:<\/strong> Robert Schultz
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $2,434,000<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"bike<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This bike path will run from the O\u2019Neill Bike Path along the western border of Peckham Farm, across Rte 138 and through campus to the new Brookside Apartment complex. This new bike path is a key element to the University\u2019s Campus Master Plan, which calls for enhanced pedestrian and improved bicycle access around campus, including bike lanes on campus roads and additional bike racks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fine Arts Center \u2013 Phase 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> Sept 2019
Status:<\/strong> Construction
Project Type:<\/strong> Renovations
Architect:<\/strong> Kallmann Mckinnel & Wood
Contractor:<\/strong> Ahlborg Construction Corp.
Project Manager:<\/strong> Mike Steinbrecher
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $12,000,000<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Fine<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This project is to make improvements to the 120,720 square foot facility; to continue to house the Music, theatre, visual and graphic arts programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fraternity Circle Infrastructure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> Fall 2019
Status:<\/strong> Construction
Project Type:<\/strong> Renovations
Architect:<\/strong> Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. Contractor:<\/strong> Manafort Brothers, Inc.
Project Manager:<\/strong> Robert Schultz
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $5,053,670<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Fraternity<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This project will be used to redesign the fraternity circle site and utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chafee Broadcast Studio Renovations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> Sept 2019
Status:<\/strong> Completed
Project Type:<\/strong> Renovation
Architect:<\/strong> TLB Architects
Contractor:<\/strong> Tower Construction
Project Manager:<\/strong> Schane Tallardy
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $1,060,700<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"inside<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This project will renovate the current studio into a first of its kind video\/sound recording and broadcast center across the state. These changes will include a fully robotic camera, updated audio board, new cameras, new lights, and a new news set. The new studio will give students a better learning curriculum and better opportunities for job placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NBC Pier Reconstruction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Narragansett Bay
Completion Date:<\/strong> Winter 2021
Status:<\/strong> Pre-construction
Project Type:<\/strong> Reconstruction
Architect:<\/strong> Appledore
Contractor:<\/strong> TBD
Project Manager:<\/strong> Ken Burke
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $750,000<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"NBC<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This renovated pier will be home to the new Regional Class Research Vessel, Resolution.  This project will include removal of the existing wood pier and addition of steel-encased concrete piles and decking. The pier needs to be long enough to house a crane and high enough to counter the threat of rising sea levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Re-paving and Road Construction of Upper\/Lower College Rd<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> TBD
Status:<\/strong> Pre-construction
Project Type:<\/strong> Renovation
Designer:<\/strong> Gordon R. Archibald
Contractor:<\/strong> TBD
Project Manager:<\/strong> Ken Burke
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $4,253,551<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Upper<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This project is to improve existing roads and parking lots. Roads and parking lots included in renovations are Lower College Rd, E. Alumni Ave & Powerhouse Rd, Upper College Rd, Green Hall parking lot, W. Alumni Ave, campus sidewalks, 210 Flagg Rd lot, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Robert J Higgins Welcome Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> September 2018
Status:<\/strong> Completed
Project Type:<\/strong> New construction
Architect:<\/strong> Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels
Contractor:<\/strong> E.W. Burman
Project Manager:<\/strong> Schane Tallardy
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $8,728,000<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Robert<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This facility will help to welcome visitors to the Kingston Campus. The building will be the starting point for people who visit campus on their own as well as planned tours of campus. It will also offer space for admissions staff which includes office space, presentation rooms, conference rooms, and digital screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beaupre Center for Chemical & Forensic Sciences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Campus:<\/strong> Kingston
Completion Date:<\/strong> Sept 2016
Project Type:<\/strong> New Construction
Architect:<\/strong> Wilson Architects
Project Manager:<\/strong> Mark Fisher
Contractor:<\/strong> Bacon Construction
Construction Cost:<\/strong> $68,644,000<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Chem<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This building is  134,623 square feet and houses the Department of Chemistry and the Center of Excellence for Explosives Detection, Mitigation and Response. It has 14 teaching laboratories, 18 faculty research labs, 2 lecture halls, classrooms, and the Teknor Apex Instrumentation Lab. The building also achieved LEED \u201cGold\u201d certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smaller or Upcoming Projects<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

5 Generator Project (completed)<\/em> – $657,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buterfield Rd & Hope Drainage Improvements (TBD)<\/em> – $780,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus Fire Escape Repairs (TBD)<\/em> – TBD Carothers Library Renovations (underway)<\/em> – $839,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAS Dean’s Suite Renovations (completed)<\/em> – $464,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHS Dean’s Suite Renovations (completed)<\/em> – $630,800<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coastal Institute Renovations of Electrical Rooms (upcoming)<\/em> – TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complex Road Utilities (TBD)<\/em> – $756,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Davis Hall Exterior Renovations (underway)<\/em> – $1,562,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DCAMM Fuel Depot (TBD)<\/em> – $700,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farmhouse Rd & Hammerschlag Mall Steam (TBD)<\/em> – $2,200,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fayerweather & Gorham Mechanical Room (underway)<\/em> – $715,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golf Training Facility (TBD)<\/em> – $961,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grad Village Stairs (underway<\/em>) – $360,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Hall Parking Lot (underway)<\/em> – $575,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heathman Hall Student Lounge Renovation (underway)<\/em> – $1,525,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heathman Hall Masonry Repairs (underway)<\/em> – $1,614,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HRL Roofs – Aldrich, Burnside, Adams (underway)<\/em> – $1,528,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HRL Roofs – Coddington, Dorr, Ellery, Hopkins (underway)<\/em> – $2,543,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HRL Security Camera Project (TBD)<\/em> – $1,985,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HRL Warehouse (completed)<\/em> – $1,500,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keaney-ROTC classrooms (completed)<\/em> – $289,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirk Hall Electrical Improvements (underway)<\/em> – $85,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirk Hall HVAC Improvements (underway)<\/em> – $183,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lower College Rd Improvements (completed)<\/em> – $1,700,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mackal Flooring (completed)<\/em> – $183,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mosby Center (completed)<\/em> – $475,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pharmacy GMP (TBD)<\/em> – $90,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police Station – Lobby Renovations (TBD)<\/em> – TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rodman Exterior Improvements (underway)<\/em> – $1,142,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roger Williams Complex Generator Project (underway)<\/em> – $4,900,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Center Fire Protection Renovations (underway)<\/em> – $583,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sycamore Lodge Roof – W. Alton Jones (TBD)<\/em>– TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tootell Aquatics Center (underway)<\/em> – TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tootell Pool Resurface and Repair (underway)<\/em> – $608,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

URI Water Tank Painting (TBD)<\/em> – $1,900,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

URI Well Development – Well #3 (underway) <\/em>$798,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watson House Roof (underway)<\/em> – $140,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Hall HVAC Upgrades (TBD)<\/em> – $2,5000,000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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