Description of Current Projects

Ashtabula Main Hall Renovations, Phase 3
Phase 3 of Ashtabula's Main Hall renovations will address the south side of the first floor A-Wing and will convert the vacated bookstore and physical therapy labs into a consolidated and expanded Student Services area. The new Student Services will provide streamlined services for students including Advising, Registration, Admissions and Financial Aid. The Dean's office and A-Wing first floor restrooms will also be renovated. This project is currently under design by Payto Architects. This Capitally-funded project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Ashtabula Main Hall B-Wing and C-Wing Roof Replacements
Ashtabula Main Hall's B-Wing and C-Wing's existing, single-ply rubber membrane roofs and insulation will are being down to the existing decks and replaced with new roofing systems with a 30-year warranty. The copings are being replaced with new pre-manufactured metal copings to match the A-Wing. On May 13, Building Technicians Corporation commenced construction on these combined projects designed by Taylor Consulting Group. These General Contracting projects are being managed via OAKS-CI.

Centennial Research Park Lab Improvements
Swing space will be needed during the science facilities renovations and research space is also needed for new hires. Van Auken Akins Architects is designing the renovations to Centennial Research Park’s former 4,000 SF wash bay area, which includes installation of lab casework, window openings, new restrooms, HVAC, fire protection, electrical distribution and lighting systems. Construction documents are being prepared to advertise this project to bidders this summer. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Child Development Center Outdoor Learning Laboratory
An Outdoor Learning Laboratory is being expanded and improved at the playground of the Child Development Center in order to enhance the mission and philosophy of the Center. Designed by Behnke Associates, Cavanaugh Building Corporation's on-site work continues, as weather permits, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of May. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Clark, Fletcher and Manchester Halls HVAC and Student Room Improvements
In the Eastway Center Residence Halls Complex (Clark, Fletcher and Manchester Halls), the two-pipe heating-only system will be replaced with a four-pipe system capable of providing heating and cooling to student rooms. The flooring will be abated and the existing built-in closets will be removed. Corridor finishes and lighting improvements are also included in this project. Dynamix Engineering, Ltd. is the Criteria Architect/Engineer for this project. Turner Construction Company is serving as the Design-Build firm. On May 13, construction commenced in Clark Hall. During the summer of 2014, work will begin in Fletcher and Manchester halls. This Design-Build project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative Expansion
The College of Architecture and Environmental Design will begin offering a Master of Landscape Architecture program that will be taught at the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC). The existing space is not large enough to support the additional students that will be enrolled in this new program. This project, designed by Westlake Reed Leskosky, entails enlarging the CUDC space by expanding into the adjacent 2,500 SF unfinished tenant area with finishes and furnishings to create twenty-two additional student stations in the design studio. Contractors’ bids for construction will be opened on June 7. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Field House Locker Room Expansion
The Field House will be expanded along the south side of the building to provide locker room facilities for Women's Softball, Women's Field Hockey, Women's Soccer and both Men's and Women's Track teams. Braun & Steidl, Architects, Inc. is the Criteria Architect/Engineer for this project. Regency Construction Services, Inc., is serving as the Design-Build firm. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 3. By the end of May, utility relocation work should commence with construction to be completed in December. This Design-Build project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Geauga Classroom Building HVAC Replacements
In 2010, Kent State University at Geauga commissioned a study to evaluate the Classroom Building's heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to determine and recommend which HVAC equipment and systems are most in need of replacement and to recommend a system type for replacement. Completed during the summer of 2012, Phase 1 of the HVAC Replacements Project included installation of a new boiler plant, new cabinet unit heaters, new valves at the perimeter fin tube, new exhaust fans and a new ductless split system for the IT server room. This project is the second phase of a multi-phased project. This project and future phases will complete the HVAC replacements over several projects and several years. It is intended during Phase 2 to remove the roof top unit AC-2, a 25-ton Trane single-zone gas-fired unit and install a new system to serve 8,900 SF of Administrative Offices, Library, Classrooms and Computer Classrooms. The new system is intended to improve operating efficiency, energy efficiency and improve temperature control in all spaces. Karpinski Engineering designed the multiple phases of this project. On May 20, Lauren Building Company, is scheduled to commence construction. This Capitally-funded, General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Geauga Transit Shelter
At Geauga Campus, a new transit center will be built at the south parking area. Karl R. Rohrer Associates designed this project and Poggemeyer Design Group is assisting with administering the transportation grant requirements. Kent State is coordinating the State of Ohio bidding requirements with the Federal bidding requirements. This project is anticipated to be advertised for late spring bidding in order for construction to commence this summer.

Gym Annex Pool Adaptive Reuse Renovations
In the Gym Annex, the 10,000 SF former aquatics area, vacant for the past ten years, will be renovated to provide classrooms and laboratories for the School of Visual Communications and Design. The existing pool mechanical rooms and pool diving area will be converted to facility maintenance space and storage. Repointing of the existing masonry brickwork will be performed on the building exterior. The project scope also includes replacing the roof over the former pool area and the gymnasium north of the former pool. This project is critically needed to address temporary classroom space while major campus improvements are completed over the next three to four years. This project was designed by Braun & Steidl, Architects, Inc. The contract award is pending for the Apparent Low Bidder, Summit Construction Company, Inc. for construction bids that were opened on April 26. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Henderson Hall Parking Lot and Walkways
A new, 200-vehicle parking lot, designed by Knight & Stolar, Inc., is being built in the vicinity of Henderson Hall. Adjacent sidewalks and pavements need to be installed to continue service to Henderson Hall and to provide pedestrian circulation throughout the site. Perrin Asphalt Company's work on the project commenced on May 1. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Kent Campus Classroom, Laboratory, Auxiliary Buildings and Utility Assets Energy Conservation Project, Phase 1
In mid-November 2012, The Brewer-Garrett Company commenced activity on their Performance Contract services for energy conservation measures in Kent Campus classroom, laboratory and auxiliary buildings, Summit Street Power Plant and utilities infrastructure. This project impacts over 3.6 million square feet of buildings, plus parking lot and roadway lighting and campus utilities (electricity, natural gas, chilled water, steam, domestic water and sewer). The potential $50 million project has been limited to a $25 million Phase 1 and potential, yet to-be-determined value, future Phase 2. External special bond funding was approved by the Kent State University Board of Trustees and the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority; funding all-in rate achieved 1.25% with a very positive effect on project cash flow. Expectation for Phase 1 of this project is that the majority of the House Bill 251 energy use reduction goal of 20% will be met. Select envelope deferred renewal projects include: window replacements for: Administrative Services Building (March 11 - 15), Bowman Hall (May 13 - August 17), DeWeese Health Center (December 2013 - January 2014), Dix Stadium (May 13 - August 2013), Library (May 2014 - August 2014), Rockwell Museum (March 11 - 29), Nixson Hall skylights (summer 2013); new roofs for: Bowman, Henderson, Moulton, and Nixson Halls (summer 2013). General project scope items include select lighting retrofits, replacements of air handlers, chillers, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers and domestic water heating systems, installation of piping system insulation, building envelope repairs, and comprehensive utility metering. On March 4, six groups of contractor teams started retrofitting of interior lighting at many buildings. A substantial amount of noticeable Phase 1 work and select exterior improvements are planned for: Bowman Hall, DeWeese Health Center, MAC Center, Schwartz Center, Ice Arena, Dix Stadium, and the Library. The Schwartz Center cooling chiller and cooling tower were removed during the winter semester break 2012/2013. New units were installed between March and mid-April in time for cooling season. In the MAC Center gymnasium catwalk area, ten existing air handlers are being removed and new units installed during the spring/summer 2013. A complete campus exterior pole lighting project retrofitting to LED will be completed (summer 2013). The Summit Street Power Plant gas and electric utility contract/operation re-negotiation is also included in Phase 1. The project is utilizing House Bill 7 Performance Contracting regulations for payback of the project costs with guaranteed energy savings and possibly operational and avoided capital costs over a maximum 15-year time period.

Kent Campus Residence Services Energy Conservation Project
This project encompasses approximately 1,800,000 SF of twenty-six residence hall buildings on the Kent Campus to address the House Bill 251 energy use reduction goals. Potential construction installation cost is $20,000,000 resulting in $1,800,000 total annual guaranteed utility cost savings. The Brewer-Garrett Company commenced installation processes in June 2011 and on-going as work is being coordinated with other residence hall projects planned outside of this project's scope. This project exceeds the 20% HB 251 energy reduction goals with 37% annual energy consumption savings and avoided greenhouse gas emissions. The project is utilizing provisions per Ohio Legislation HB 7 for payback of project cost with guaranteed energy savings over the allowed 15-year payback time period. In addition, substantial deferred renewal items are being addressed: replacement of single-pane, original windows at Prentice, Verder, Dunbar, Lake and Olson halls; installation of air handling equipment in Beall/McDowell Center, and caulking, tuckpointing, lintel repair and replacements on the building envelopes. A student room energy conservation control system is being implemented throughout; this strategy will automatically reduce HVAC and electrical usage when rooms are unoccupied. Envelope repairs and windows replacements in Dunbar, Prentice, Verder, Lake and Olson Halls and envelope repairs at Tri-Towers Rotunda and Engleman Hall have been completed. Temperature controls in student rooms are operating in Centennial Courts A-F, Stopher, Johnson, Lake, Olson, Korb, Engleman, Beall, Prentice, Verder, Dunbar and Allyn halls. Room automation at Tri-Towers and the Eastway Complex has been delayed in effort to coordinate the work with other planned renovations in those buildings. The Tri-Towers Complex domestic hot water heaters have been replaced and the system is currently being upgraded to replace storage tanks in the towers with master mixing valves. Retro-commissioning of the hall’s HVAC equipment is being performed to correct any deficiencies and ensure efficient operation. A total of 2,051 water conserving low-flow sink aerators and approximately 1,600 reduced flow showerheads were installed in all of the residence halls. To reduce electricity consumption, lighting retrofits were completed in Stopher and Johnson halls, Centennial Courts A-F, Verder, Prentice, Dunbar, Engleman, Lake, Olson, Beall, McDowell, and Koonce, Leebrick and Wright halls. New motors with variable frequency drives were installed on the building heating systems in multiple resident halls. Kitchen hood controls were installed in Eastway Center and Tri-Towers Rotunda that will automatically reduce exhaust flows by up to 70% when not required to capture heat and/or fumes from cooking. Condensate from steam heat recovery systems are in operation at Lake/Olson halls, Centennial Courts A/B, C/D, and E/F that save energy by extracting more heat from the condensate prior to sending it back to the Power Plant. The condensate heat recovery systems will reduce the steam required by buildings and help to provide more opportunities for waste heat recovery at the Power Plant. Utility meters have been installed in all of the residence halls and are reporting consumptions to the building automation system for billing. The foundation has been established for the potential development of a Web-based energy dashboard that could be accessed by parents, students and staff to promote energy conservation and review utility consumptions. Utility meter readings for individual residence halls will be used to promote and document energy conservation competitions between similar halls. This project is approximately 80% complete. Reference the Residence Services Sustainability Web page to view some of the progress of this project.

Library Roof Replacement and Parapet Repairs
URS Corporation designed this project to replace the Library’s tower and main building roofing systems. Work involves installation of lighting protection and fall protection, and the removal of old chillers and cooling towers no longer in service. On May 13, Terik Roofing, Inc. commenced construction. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Library Third Floor Renovations for the School of Library and Information Science
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) currently occupies an area on the third floor of the Library and the program has grown significantly. Additional space is needed to accommodate students and faculty. This project, designed by Payto Architects, involves interior renovations and systems upgrades to the approximately 10,000 SF of vacated space on the third floor of the Library. The program includes additional faculty office and research spaces, as well as instructional spaces. Stitle Construction Corporation's construction activities are scheduled for completion in July. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

McDowell Hall Elevator Modernization
All of McDowell Hall's elevator equipment is original to the construction of the building, circa 1966. Modernization of McDowell Hall's two elevators includes: replacement of the electromagnetic controls with a micro-processor control system; replacement of the AC to DC generator set with a variable drive AC motor; re-roping of each hoistway; constructing new elevator cabs on the existing slings; and installation of new lanterns and call stations at each floor. Elevator dispatch times and travel times will be shortened by new efficiencies in the micro-processor controls, taking advantage of updated technologies. This project was designed by Van Auken Akins Architects, LLC. On May 13, Stitle Construction Corporation's commenced on-site construction. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

McGilvrey Hall Building Envelope Restoration
Carl Walker, Inc. designed this project to replace McGilvrey Hall’s building roof systems and prepare for a major restoration of the building’s stone and brick facades. Work includes installation of lighting protection and fall protection, and removal of old mechanical equipment no longer in service. Hively Contracting Company's construction work commenced on May 13. This General Contracting project will be managed via OAKS-CI.

Multiple Science Buildings Renovations and Addition
Two science buildings, Cunningham and Williams halls, will be renovated and an Integrated Sciences Building (ISB) will be built to increase academic and research spaces. Exterior envelope improvements will be made to Smith Hall. Renovations will address deferred maintenance needs, focusing on replacement of aging and failing infrastructure and systems and reorganization of the program spaces within the existing buildings’ general layouts, and at the same time, will establish state-of-the-art science facilities for teaching and research. Renovations of these buildings are being treated as a single project to provide a cohesive approach to science instruction and research space in these areas; this project will be registered with the USGBC for minimum Silver LEED certification. Additionally, all three buildings and programs will need to continue to operate portions of the buildings during construction. Sharing of temporary facilities in all three areas will be part of an overall sequencing plan for the construction period. The 93,000 SF Williams Hall, built in 1967, provides space for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The 47,000 SF Smith Hall, built in 1968, provides space for the Department of Physics. The 93,000 SF Cunningham Hall, built in 1968, provides space for the Department of Biological Sciences. Cunningham Hall also includes an addition that was completed in 2001; work in this addition is anticipated to be modest and limited to systems that interface with the original building, such as building automation, security and fire alarms and re-commissioning of the HVAC system. Ayers/Saint/Gross, Incorporated, the Architect of Record, is designing and providing project management for all phases of the project. The Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing engineering firm, Prater Engineering, is under contract with the Architect of Record. Turner Construction Company is serving as Construction Manager at Risk. In addition, separate consultants are under contract to assist Kent State on this project: The Ruhlin Company is serving as the Major Construction Program Manager, Doty & Miller Architects & Planners, Inc. is the LEED Process Consultant, and Karpinski Engineering is the Commissioning Agent. The design team completed the Program of Requirements (POR) and is starting the Schematic Design phase, while the Construction Manager is completing the POR estimate. This Construction Manager at Risk project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Music and Speech Center D-Wing First Floor Ceiling Replacement and Chilled Water Line Relocation
Chilled water lines in the D-Wing of the Music and Speech Center are being relocated from the ground floor to the first floor ceiling, the spline ceiling is being replaced with new two-by-two lay-in ceiling tiles, and the existing surface-mount lighting are being replaced with recessed, high-efficiency lights. The Standard Plumbing & Heating Company commenced on-site construction May 13 on this project that was designed by Pardo Consultants. To avoid disrupting daytime classes and business operations, noisy demolition and construction activities will be conducted during the third shift. This Capitally-funded, General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Music and Speech Center Renovations to Lecture Hall D022
Music and Speech Center Lecture Hall D022 was planned for a future lecture hall and is currently vacant. This room needs to be utilized as swing space for other campus classes while major lecture halls are taken offline during the construction of the major bond projects. The existing shell space will be renovated into a lecture hall for multiple disciplines. Summit Construction Company, Inc. commenced construction on May 21, and must be completed by July 22. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

New Building for the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology
In support of the recently redefined and renamed College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, Kent State University intends to construct a new facility reflecting the level of sophistication envisioned with the college. The new facility is envisioned to be between 50,000 and 55,000 SF and two stories tall. The facility will house classrooms, labs and administrative and faculty offices. In addition, a portion of the building will be planned as shell space for future expansion as additional funding becomes available. The research activities of the college will be located in another building on campus. This project will be registered with the USGBC for minimum Silver LEED certification. Bostwick Design Partnership is serving as the Architect of Record; Hammond Construction, Inc. is serving as Construction Manager at Risk. In addition, separate consultants are under contract to assist Kent State on this project: The Ruhlin Company is serving as the Major Construction Program Manager, Doty & Miller Architects & Planners, Inc. is the LEED Process Consultant, and Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is the Commissioning Agent. In early May, the utility bid package (1A) was issued by the CMR, to be followed by the site utilities, foundation and steel bid package (1B). This Construction Manager at Risk project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

New Facility for the College of Architecture and Environmental Design
The College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) is one of Kent State University’s signature programs. Currently, the program is fractionalized with classroom, studios and faculty offices scattered across the campus in three separate structures that do not reflect the caliber of the program. Taylor Hall, located in the heart of campus, is the base of operations and the location within the May Fourth Historic District makes it impossible to modify the existing building in a constructive way. Therefore, the university has set the construction of a new building for the program as a facility improvement priority. The proposed building is programmed at approximately 120,000 SF and will include studios, classrooms, administrative offices and various shop and research spaces. The new building will be located on the Esplanade walkway extension, a path currently under construction between South Lincoln Street and Haymaker Parkway to connect the Kent Campus with downtown Kent. The connection of the building to its surrounding site will be an important part of the design and the project will include all sidewalks, parking lots, landscaping and utility extensions to the site and building. The university has identified three primary drivers of project: the building must be architecturally significant and representative of the stature of the CAED program; the building must be a model of sustainable design and energy performance; and the building must be affordable while accommodating all of the programmatic needs of the college. After completing the interview and presentation process, Kent State selected Richard L. Bowen + Associates, Inc., in collaboration with Weiss/Manfredi to serve as the Architect of Record for this project. Kent State recently selected Gilbane Building Company to serve as the Construction Manager at Risk. In addition, separate consultants are under contract to assist Kent State on this project: The Ruhlin Company is serving as the Major Construction Program Manager, Doty & Miller Architects & Planners, Inc. is the LEED Process Consultant, and Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is the Commissioning Agent. This project will be registered with the USGBC for minimum Silver LEED certification. Maximizing energy conservation is a critical component of the design goals to comply with House bill 251. Contract negotiations are underway with the A/E and CMR and the initial kickoff meeting for the design team has been scheduled for May 17. New Kent State Architecture Building Generates Excitement in the Architecture Profession. This Construction Manager at Risk project will be managed via OAKS-CI.

New Institutional Advancement Building
The Division of Institutional Advancement and Kent State University Foundation serve Kent State's mission by engaging alumni and friends to assist future generations of students. The division is comprised of the Alumni Association and Institutional Advancement units, who are dedicated to providing resources to accelerate the university's overall strategy and keeping Kent State alumni connected to their alma mater. To achieve the university's needs and priorities, the Kent State University Foundation Inc. provides leadership to raise private sector funds and exercises stewardship of assets. Currently, the division is located in three separate facilities. To enhance their effectiveness and to promote alumni and community outreach, the university has set the construction of a new building for the program as a facility improvement priority. The proposed building is programmed at approximately 30,000 SF and will include administrative offices, meeting rooms and event spaces. A site has been selected and will be announced in the coming months. The connection of the building to its surrounding site will be an important part of the design and the project will include all sidewalks, parking lots, landscaping and utility extensions to the site and building. This project will be registered with the USGBC for minimum Silver LEED certification. Maximizing energy conservation is a critical component of the design goals to comply with House bill 251. Until June 7, Kent State will be accepting qualifications of Architect/Engineer (A/E) firms interested in designing this project. The A/E must demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to LEED design and is responsible for executing the design and meeting LEED goals as set forth by the university. In addition, separate consultants are under contract to assist Kent State on this project: The Ruhlin Company is serving as the Major Construction Program Manager, Doty & Miller Architects & Planners, Inc. is the LEED Process Consultant, and Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is the Commissioning Agent. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Olson Center Rehabilitation for Undergraduate Studies
Olson Center, located along the University Esplanade and adjacent to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, was constructed in 1961 as a dining facility, but was converted to offices in the early 1980s. Building renovations will address the growing list of deferred maintenance issues, but more importantly, will enhance the building facade facing this highly-visited section of the campus. The Department of Undergraduate Studies is located in the Olson Center; the Undergraduate Studies Center for Excellence tutoring and other operations are located in the Schwartz Center and the Library. Undergraduate Studies is responsible for assisting undecided students with degree and career planning; assessing the basic skills of all entering freshman students; providing tutoring services that promote student learning; and providing support tools and resources for low-income, first generation and precollege students. At 28,000 SF, the former kitchen and dining hall areas that currently house Undergraduate Studies and two departments from the School of Art will be transformed into a modern, student-focused tutoring and exploratory advising center. With its prime location in the center of campus, students could easily access tools to help them achieve success at Kent State University, including group tutoring, walk-in tutoring, online tutoring and scheduled tutoring. The art programs, currently located on the north side of the building, will be permanently relocated into the new art facility once it is completed. Domokur Architects is assisting with designing this project. Investigation of existing building conditions and programming are underway. The project is entering the Schematic Design phase as the Program of Requirements estimates are being completed. This project will be registered with the USGBC for minimum Silver LEED certification. Maximizing energy conservation is a critical component of the design goals to comply with House Bill 251. Separate consultants are under contract to assist Kent State on this project: The Ruhlin Company is serving as the Major Construction Program Manager, Doty & Miller Architects & Planners, Inc. is the LEED Process Consultant, and Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is the Commissioning Agent. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Prentice Dining Hall Renovation
Kaczmar Architects is assisting Dining Services to program options for a new dining facility to replace the Prentice Café which serves the north campus area. Recommendations and preliminary estimates were provided by the architect in April. This project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Prentice Hall Toilet and Shower Room Renovations
Prentice Hall was constructed in 1959 and houses 255 students in double-occupancy rooms. The shower and toilet rooms have had minor renovations, but in large part are original to the building. This summer, the shower and toilet rooms are being upgraded, the original systems and layouts replaced with new, private shower/toilet rooms similar to the facilities recently installed in the Tri-Towers, Lake/Olson and Eastway complexes. All failing piping, power and ventilation systems within the existing shower/toilet rooms are being removed and replaced and a new shower/toilet room complex for each floor and each wing of the building are being built. Domokur Architects is the Criteria Architect/Engineer for this project. Turner Construction Company is serving as the Design-Build firm. On-site work commenced on May 13. This Design-Build Project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Prentice House Relocation and Renovation
The May Prentice House, a residence of historical significance to Kent State University was relocated due to the Esplanade Extension project and for future use by the university. Interior and exterior renovations are required to bring the building up to code for the university's use. Rick Hawksley, Architect, dba Design with a Vision, assisted with planning and designing this two-phased project. Hummel Construction Company commenced work on May 6. A new foundation, basement and structural floor system is being built, new electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems installed, accessibility upgrades made, and interior and exterior improvements will be completed. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Recreation Field Pavilion
At the new Recreation Field, a new pavilion and secured field equipment storage building are being built for the convenience and use of recreation users and visitors. The pavilion will be comprised of a covered area with picnic tables for group gatherings, enclosed restroom facilities, electrical power and wireless Internet access. Site utilities, irrigation controls, field lighting and water well controls are being relocated from their current, temporary locations into the new building. This project was designed by Braun & Steidl Architects. DSV Builders, Inc., Synergy, LLC, and Becdel Controls, Incorporated were scheduled to commence construction on April 1; work on-site began on May 3. This Multiple-Prime Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Renovations and Additions for the School of Art
The School of Art currently occupies six different buildings on the Kent Campus: the Art Building, Art Annex, Van Deusen Hall, Schwartz Center, Olson Hall and the Ceramics Building. The intent of this project is to consolidate the school into two buildings and provide renovated and new spaces for their programs. The Art Annex is the university's former central heating plant in which a two-phase renovation was planned to house several art programs. Phase one was completed in 2007 and this project will complete the second phase of renovations to provide approximately 32,000 SF. Recommendations to renovate Van Deusen Hall in lieu of the Art Building were approved, enabling the buildings to be linked together by the addition, thus creating space for the entire School of Art to be housed under one roof. Van Deusen needs significant renovations to accommodate the program space; the old Heating Plant section of the Art Annex will be partially demolished and rebuilt. In general, the project will provide new MEP infrastructure, interior finishes, and envelope repairs/replacement. This project will be registered with the USGBC for minimum Silver LEED certification. Payto Architects, Inc., the Architect of Record, has completed a study with several different renovation scenarios. Ozanne Construction Company is serving as Construction Management at Risk. The Ruhlin Company is serving as the Major Construction Program Manager, Doty & Miller Architects & Planners, Inc. is the LEED Process Consultant, and Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is the Commissioning Agent. The construction manager, during the preconstruction services phase of the project, is assisting with evaluating and determining the final project scope based on estimates, schedules and constructability. Two early construction packages were bid in March and April to relocate existing utilities and perform abatement and demolition in the Art Annex and former Heating Plant. The utility work commenced during steam shutdown week, May 13, and continues through August. Portions of the buildings will remain occupied during the renovations. This Construction Manager at Risk project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Rockwell Hall Atrium and Lab Renovations
New lab spaces will be built-out in the existing atrium and third floor classroom areas of Rockwell Hall to accommodate additional program changes and class structure of the School of Fashion Design and Merchandising. Work involves a floor extension on the third floor to recapture the space at the atrium. On May 21, R. L. Hill Management, Inc., commenced on-site construction and work must be completed no later than August 26, for was designed by Van Auken Akins Architects, LLC. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Schwebel Room Improvements
Bialosky + Partners Architects is working with Dining Services to plan improvements to the Schwebel Dining Room located on the third floor of the Student Center. This project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Stark Fine Arts Building and Library Building HVAC Upgrades and Interior Renovations
The first phase of this project will consist of the design and issuance of construction documents for the Stark Fine Arts Building HVAC upgrades to the entire building. The second phase of the project will involve HVAC upgrades and interior renovations to the Library Building. The Library Building, built in 1976, houses the Library, offices, classrooms and supports spaces. This second phase may include the replacement of the custom Moduline air terminal units, associated ductwork and diffusers in preparation for a new future VAV air handling Unit. The project may also include new ceilings, lighting and fire alarm system. Peters Tschantz & Associates, Inc. designed this multiple-phase project. The C.D. Whitfield Co., LLC commenced construction of phase one work on May 13, and must be completed by August 12. This Capitally-funded, General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Stark Re-Paving Parking Lots #105 and #201
Parking Lot #105 at the Stark Campus University Center and Student Parking Lot #201 will be milled and re-paved. New underdrains near two catch basins in lot #105 will be installed where water seeps up through cracks in the pavement. The trench drain at the driveway to lot #105 will be removed and replaced. Contractors' bids for construction will be opened on June 5. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Stark Science and Nursing Building
Kent State University at Stark is a 200 acre campus comprised of six major buildings. BHDP Architecture is assisting the university with designing a new Science and Nursing Building of approximately 41,140 SF and renovating approximately 5,250 SF of the existing Main Hall East Wing. The new building will support the Science and Nursing programs and will accommodate science teaching and research laboratories such as biology, physics, and geology, as well as nursing laboratories and classrooms. The building will also include general and computer classrooms, faculty offices and a student cyber lounge. Main Hall East Wing will be renovated and the existing Biology laboratories and prep/storage areas will be converted to accommodate the Chemistry program. The new building is anticipated to be located adjacent to the existing Main Hall East Wing with a link at the second floor to connect the new Science and Nursing Building with the renovated science laboratories in the Main Hall East Wing. Site development will include a building receiving area, accessible parking, pedestrian walkways, lighting and landscaping. The design phases are expected to be completed by the summer; construction is anticipated to begin during the fall of 2013, and completed by spring 2015. Renovations to the vacated spaces are anticipated to occur during the fall of 2015. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Stockdale Dispatch Renovations
Designed by Four Points Architectural Services, Stockdale’s dispatch center was relocated into a larger, more secured room. Renovations entailed complete demolition and reconstruction of the new center and installation of furniture systems for five dispatch workstations. The Cornice Co., Inc. has completed installation of the new dispatch center. Window replacements and HVAC improvements are continuing through summer. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Taylor Hall Building Envelope Restoration
Braun & Steidl Architects, Inc. designed this building envelope repair project to replace Taylor Hall’s upper and lower roof systems; perform concrete repairs to the structural building frame; and replace windows. Work includes installation of lighting protection and fall protection, and removal of old cooling towers no longer in service. On May 13, Panzica Construction Company commenced work. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Tri-Towers Residence Halls Rooms and HVAC Upgrades
Built in 1968, the Tri-Towers complex consists of two ten-story residence halls, one twelve-story residence hall and a central connecting building for dining and student activities. The complex houses approximately 1,400 students and has received two large-scale, but partial renovations within the last ten years. This project addresses deferred maintenance issues, including aging HVAC infrastructure, building envelope failures, interior room configurations and finishes that were not corrected as part of previous renovations and extending the life of the buildings for another thirty years. Domokur Architects is serving as the Architect of Record to assist with designing and providing project management for all phases of the project. The AOR contracted directly with Scheeser Buckley Mayfield for MEP engineering design. Four Seasons Environmental is under contract with the university to serve as the Commissioning Agent. Gilbane Building Company is serving as Construction Manager at Risk for this project. Construction is being scheduled over a two-year time frame, with the majority of work completed while buildings are unoccupied during the summer breaks of 2013 through 2014. Work in Wright Hall commenced on May 13, and work in Koonce and Leebrick will be completed during the summer of 2014. As weather permits, building envelope work continues for the duration of this project. This Construction Manager at Risk project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Trumbull Classroom Building Lecture Hall Renovation and Expansion
Built in 1970, the main Classroom Building at Trumbull Campus houses the main administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, lecture hall, and science laboratories. Within this building is the 265-seat, tiered Lecture Hall, which has had only minor cosmetic improvements over the last 42 years. This project will renovate and update the original 3,200 SF Lecture Hall and support spaces. The expansion will add approximately 1,800 SF, and will include a new building entry and vestibule. A lower level basement of approximately 1,200 SF will be added under the Lecture Hall. Renovations will extend the Lecture Hall and support spaces in length and width; expand the seating from 260 to approximately 300; be fully accessible for those with mobility impairments; include audio and visual system enhancements; and an instructor’s lectern and teaching system control center. Renovations will include abatement of any asbestos containing materials impacted, upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and data systems, and installation of a new fire protection system for the Lecture Hall. The construction contract award is pending with the Apparent Low Bidder, Hively Contracting Company, for bids that were opened on May 23. Perspectus Architecture, LLC designed this project. This General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Tuscarawas Classroom Building (Founder's Hall) Classrooms and Corridors Renovation
Renovations of selected areas on the first floor of the Tuscarawas Classroom Building, designed by KHA, LLC, involve the replacement of ceilings and lights with energy-efficient lighting. Floors that contain asbestos will be abated and replaced with new vinyl tile and base. Furring and drywall will be installed over existing concrete block walls. Stitle Construction Corporation is scheduled to commence on-site construction on May 27, and must be completed by August 12. This Capitally-funded, General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Tuscarawas Classroom Building (Founder's Hall) Library Renovation
Kent State University at Tuscarawas is in need of additional study rooms and conference rooms for student use. Renovations in the Library involve the addition of several student group rooms, private study rooms, and a conference room. Ceilings and lights are being replaced with energy-efficient lighting. The room finishes, shelving, and the check-out/reference desk are being updated. This project was designed by BHDP Architecture. On May 13, Stitle Construction Corporation commenced construction and is scheduled to be completed by August 9. This Capitally-funded, General Contracting project is being managed via OAKS-CI.

Tuscarawas Eugene Tolloty Technology Center Incubator
Northeast of the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Campus, the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) of Tuscarawas County constructed the 170-acre Tuscarawas Technology Park in 2008. Currently all roadways throughout the Technology Park are paved and all utilities have been installed with the roadways. The Eugene Tolloty Technology Center Incubator will be the first building constructed in the Technology Park; it will be located on the 7.8 acre “Development Area F”. Kent State University at Tuscarawas will own the building and it will be managed and operated by the CIC of Tuscarawas County. The scope of this project is to construct a 25,000 SF business/technology incubator which will include approximately 15,000 SF of office, conference and laboratory spaces. The focus of the incubator is to provide start-up space to high-tech companies involved in research and development. Efforts will be made to attract information technology, computer animation, polymer research and development, biotech and nanotech research companies, advanced materials research companies, and other high-tech research and development companies. Construction will also consist of all site work associated with the building, such as utility extensions from the existing roadway, parking lot and exterior lighting, and landscaping. The master plan for the Technology Park identifies future construction of buildings to take place in clusters on various multi-acre parcels. The terrain is heavily rolling with portions of the land previously reclaimed from coal mining. 48 acres are set-aside for LEED-certified structures, and along with the remaining 112 acres, have restrictive covenants and building review standards for a quality-controlled, unified development. Kent State University at Tuscarawas desires to meet LEED certification standards for energy efficiency and to submit for LEED certification. Funding for this project is made up of grants from the Ohio Department of Development Job Ready Sites, the Community Improvement Corporation of Tuscarawas County; and the US Department of Commerce, EDA. Additional funding is provided by the Tuscarawas County University Branch District. Poggemeyer Design Group designed this project. On April 22, Jeffrey Carr Construction, Inc. commenced construction on-site and must be completed by April 2014.