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A. Murphy, Inc. completes World Trade Center 25,000 s/f WTC Harborview Ballroom renovation project

A. Murphy has recently completed the renovation of the World Trade Center's 25,000 s/f Harborview Ballroom space on an aggressive project schedule. The project scope included complete demolition of the existing space, back to core and shell construction, and the installation of a new power distribution system. The Hanover, Mass. based contractor installed specialty lighting and energy efficient lighting control systems, including daylight harvesting systems and Lutron Dimming Systems providing multiple levels of control. The scope also included the installation of fire alarm systems and a data center. The exterior of the World Trade Center's ballroom space features 7 motorized awnings. Installations for and integration with two electrical closets were also integral to the contractor's work.
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