Law School Central Utilities Upgrades

The Law School HVAC renewal project includes the replacement of critical infrastructure such as hot water boilers, chillers and auxiliary equipment throughout the complex. The project also includes the planned removal of all existing equipment that is well beyond its useful life and cannot support reliable conditioning of spaces.

This project was Priority Item 1 on the FY25 Capital Plan, entitled "Replace: Law School Central Utility Plant" and had an initial estimated PV of $6,000,000 (GF). An initial review and study was completed by Thompson Consulting Engineers.

Project Details

• Project Number: 204-80013-000
• Construction Value: $6,000,000
• Project Value: $4,000,000 (preliminary estimate)
• Fund Source: State
• Project Start Date: May 2025
• Construction Start Date: May 2027 (pending state authorization and funding)
• Finish Date: December 2027 (anticipated)
• Project Manager: Adam Witkowski
• Design Team: Thompson Consulting Engineers with MCWB Architects
• Contractor: TBD

Progress

The project has progressed to the Preliminary Design phase and an implementation plan has been developed.  An updated cost verification report is needed from the commonwealth that will approve funding for the Working Drawings and Construction phases of the project.

Building Committee

Adam Witkowski, Senior Project Manager
Dan Pisaniello, University Architect
Marc Kelly, Executive Director of Facilities Operations
Mike Maddalena, AVP of Budget and Financial Planning
Tim Dean, Director of Design & Construction