Diversified Project Management, Inc. (DPM) has been hired by Brown University to provide move management services in conjunction with several upcoming projects. Brown is planning a sequence of campus-wide renovations and relocations over the next 24 months to accommodate the growth of its renowned medical and science programs.
The work will affect 11 buildings on and off campus in both owned and leased space. In order to vacate a variety of buildings in preparation for renovation of the Metcalf Building housing the Mind Brain Behavior Institute, Brown is planning a series of relocations of the copy and graphics center, science, math & anthropology faculty, labs and research facilities. Following the completion of these renovations, additional relocations will occur to facilitate the occupancy of the newly renovated buildings. DPM will manage planning for the relocations, assistance with the sourcing and procuring of new furniture, fixtures and equipment.
In addition, DPM is coordinating some tenant improvement work associated with the various relocations.
Concurrently, Brown is also relocating its Investments and Education Alliance groups from the Warren Alpert building to accommodate the Medical Education program's renovations and planned occupation in July 2011. Upon completion, The Medical Education program will be relocated permanently to the Warren Alpert Medical School. DPM is providing comprehensive relocation management services - FF&E specification, selection and installation coordination.
DPM has previously managed construction coordination and relocation projects at Brown as well as for a number of academic institutions including RISD, Bryant University, Harvard Business School, MIT, Yale and the University of Hartford.