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Clarkson Freshman Quad prior to new construction...
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...and as envisioned by project architect Perkins+Will. Click on an image above to see more images at Clarkson's
QUAD Addition construction page.
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U.W. Marx Completes QUAD Expansion Project at Clarkson University
U.W. Marx has completed an aggressively-scheduled 'summer-slammer' project at Clarkson that added an additional floor to each of
the freshman 'Quad' residence halls - Ross, Cubley, Reynolds and Brooks. In addition to the new
fourth floor, the project scope of work included asbestos abatement and major renovations to the four buildings'
mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. This major project, involving more than 30,000 s/f of new construction and
95,000 s/f of renovation work was delivered by the Marx team in only 13 weeks.
The fast-tracked project required elements of Design-Build construction to meet the Owner's required completion date of
August 15, 2009. Working closely with architectural firm
Perkins + Will of Boston, Massachusetts, the U.W. Marx team
completed all construction operations in time to allow students into the residence halls prior to the start of the 2009 fall semester.
Clarkson alumni on Marx's project team included Sr. Project Manager
Chris Hewison, PMP, LEED(R) AP (Clarkson '95) and Assistant Project Manager Dan Tuttle (Clarkson '09).
The Marx team was rounded out by Assistant Project Manager Jarrod Mills and Project Superintendent Paul Arena.
Additional project details and photography can be found on Clarkson's web site at the
Quad Addition construction page.
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Representatives of the Saugerties Public Library 'Dig in' at the Groundbreaking Session for the Library Addition and Renovation Project
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Saugerties Public Library Celebrates Groundbreaking
An enthusiastic crowd of community members, library supporters, public officials and project team members were on hand
for the library's groundbreaking ceremony. Brilliant sunshine and mild temperatures greeted
the group as they celebrated the official start of construction.
New construction at the 1915 Carnegie Library will include a two-story addition of approximately 8,000 s/f connected to the
south façade, and a two-story, 1,100 s/f addition to the east façade of the building.
Current plans show renovations to the existing building being constructed on a phased basis as new work is completed,
allowing the library to continue to serve its patrons.
U.W. Marx is serving as construction manager for the project, working closely with
Butler Rowland Mays Architects of Ballston Spa, NY.
Current plans show construction reaching completion in the fall of 2010.
Additional project details and photography can be found at
www.thenewsaugertieslibrary.org
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Samaritan Village Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Expansion Project & Groundbreaking for New Facility
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Samaritan Village Celebrates Expansion Completion & Groundbreaking for New Facility
Samaritan Village, Inc., celebrated with a ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremony, officially marking the completion of
a major expansion of their Ellenville, NY facility, and preparing to break ground on a new Women's Veterans treatment facility.
Samaritan Village is a 228-bed adult residential treatment center for alcohol and substance abuse, offering intensive and highly structured
residential treatment programs for its clients.
U.W Marx constructed extensive additions and renovations at the Ulster County complex, including two new dormitory buildings,
new dining and food service facility, new program and education building, and recreation building and maintenance facility.
New construction at the site totals more than 96,000 s/f.
Professional design services on this project were provided by
Architecture + of Troy, NY
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NYS First Lady Paterson Announces LEED (R) Gold Certification at Northeast Green Building Conference 2009
NYS First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson made a surprise announcement at the event, verifying that the US Green Building Council had
certified the NYS Executive Mansion at the Gold level, surpassing the Silver level for which the project had originally applied.
Mrs. Paterson's 'Greening the Mansion' initiative, begun by former First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer, included a number of energy-efficiency
improvements (including installation of photovoltaic panels and energy-saving appliances), ecologically-sound maintenance practices,
hybrid-powered 'green' maintenance equipment, as well as a local and organic food policy.
The NYS Governor's Mansion, a 150 year-old structure located on Eagle Street in Albany, New York is now the first
executive residence in the United States to be certified at the Gold level. Colorado's executive residence is the only other executive
residence to achieve LEED certification, reaching the 'basic' LEED level in fall of 2008.
Wayne Williams, LEED AP, Chief Sustainability Officer at U.W. Marx and Vice Chair of the NY Upstate Chapter of the US Green Building Council,
indicated that the event was very well-received, and plans are already underway for the 2nd Annual NEGBC, to be held beginning on April 22nd (Earth Day) in 2010.
The Northeast Green Building Conference is a collaborative educational effort of the US Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter, Associated General Contractors of NYS
and the Workforce Development Institute at Hudson Valley Community College.
L-R, John Egan, Commissioner, NYS OGS; Anna Campas, PE, LEED AP, AIA, NYS OGS;
NYS First Lady Paterson; Tracie Hall, Executive Director, NY Upstate Chapter
US Green Building Council; Wayne Williams, Vice Chair, NYUC USGBC, Chief Sustainability Officer,
U.W. Marx, Inc.
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U.W. Marx Selected LEED & Construction Consultant for Stony Creek Free Library Project
The Stony Creek (NY) Free Library Board of Trustees has selected U.W. Marx as LEED and Construction Consultant for their
planned addition and historic renovation/restoration project at the former Stony Creek Methodist Church. The Board of Trustees
hopes to design and construct the building to meet LEED Gold-level certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The library board has analyzed and reviewed numerous design opportunities and challenges with their architectural consultant,
and is now moving further into the schematic design phase. By including U.W. Marx Chief Sustainability Officer Wayne Williams,
LEED AP early in this process, the Board of Trustees is on track to realize their commitment to designing and
constructing a building that will not only serve the needs of the Adirondack hilltown's community members,
but will also serve as a living example of sustainability.
The project to convert the deconsecrated church to a library with community gathering spaces has been registered with the USGBC.
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