Woodbridge, VA
Prince William County Public Schools Old bridge Elementary School Renovation and Addition
Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineering
As part of a facility renewal program, Old Bridge Elementary School was due for renovations and upgrades. The improvements meet the needs of a growing student population, and ensure the school is safe, functional, and provides the modern facilities necessary to support the current educational programs.
Services
This project added an activity room, offices, storage, and a restroom; included a renovation of the kitchen and MEP/FP systems; and relocated the health suite.
2RW’s services included:
- A field survey to determine replacement needs, identify potential connections, and verify existing conditions
- MEP/FP design for:
- New central plant equipment including two high-efficiency, natural gas-fired, condensing boilers and a chilled water system
- A new dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) with energy recovery
- Modifications to the existing sanitary, vent, and domestic cold/hot water piping to support a partial renovation of the full-service commercial kitchen
- New fire alarm, intercom, and security systems with extensions to the building additions
Results
- The new systems are better able to maintain temperature and humidity conditions, making the school more comfortable for students, teachers, and staff.
- The new high-efficiency systems are expected to reduce energy and water use.
- The new ventilation systems are code compliant and provide better air quality, which promotes health and wellness and has been shown to improve academic performance in K-12 schools.
Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineering
OWNER: Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS)
TIMEFRAME: 2017 – 2019
SIZE: Renovation: 79,270 SF; Addition: 3,371 SF
COST: $8.3 million
Highlights
- Construction was carefully coordinated with the owner and design team and completed over 13 phases to minimize disruption to the learning environment.
- Strategic equipment selection, reuse of distribution components, and careful coordination of design tasks helped keep the project on budget.