Jones Lang LaSalle Construction has completed work as the general contractor for an interior renovation for Boston University in itsTranslational Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory at 590 Commonwealth Ave. The complex project, partially funded by a grant from the National Institute of Health, is valued at $7 million.
The 10,000 s/f fourth floor renovation, designed by William Wilson Associated Architects Inc., features all new chemistry labs, faculty offices, and student workspaces. Other changes include: new mechanical and electrical systems, a roof top mechanical penthouse with supply and lab exhausts, roof top electrical penthouse and switchgear, roof top chiller, emergency power distribution, new lab systems, casework and fume hoods.
According to Jones Lang LaSalle senior vice president and construction manager Larry Carpenter: "We ran mechanical systems through occupied labs on five floors of an existing, occupied science facility. This project required careful coordination and detailed communication with the entire team of Boston University, Wilson Architects, and Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers to complete successfully."
Joining Carpenter on the construction team was project executive Dana Griffin, superintendents Joshua Blake and Steve Pizzuto, assistant construction manager Laura Frailoli, and estimator Chris Hardiman.
"Jones Lang LaSalle Construction did a fantastic job on the construction," said Aaron Beeler, assistant professor of Boston University's chemistry department. "These are the nicest labs I have seen. I've been involved in a number of construction projects over the years, and this has been by far the best organized and executed."