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| Leggat McCall Properties' 15 Days Project |
Today, as one of New England’s most active project managers and developers, Leggat McCall Properties has witnessed many new and controversial ideas. Some make a lot of sense and, when they do, they push their clients and themselves to challenge convention by adopting innovative technologies and setting aggressive project benchmarks; unfortunately, too often these ideas never leave the confines of the conference room. So when they had the opportunity to “practice what they preached” with their own office relocation project they decided to utilize as many of these innovations as they could and set aggressive goals to achieve them.
Spaceworks AI was excited by the opportunity to work with Leggat McCall Properties, Audrey O’Hagan Architects and Commodore Builders on this aggressive undertaking--taking what would typically be a 12 week project and complete it in 15 days. All the while achieving maximum future flexibility, LEED certification, quality aesthetics and comparable costs to conventional construction.
With extensive preconstruction planning and a strong team willing to push the confines of convention, the project was completed in 15 working days without extended labor hours. Spaceworks AI was proud to be part of this exciting and high profile experiment by installing ASM Raised Access Flooring, which allowed Leggat McCall Properties to include innovative elements such as wireless switching, modular tel/data cabling, and under air distribution--pushing the limits of conventional technology. By utilizing these floors they were able to incorporate “dumb” walls that did not house any electrical or tel/data cabling contributing to the future flexibility of the space.
Leggat McCall Properties estimated that conventional construction would cost $117.17/USF and expected to pay a first time cost premium of 10%. In the end, the “15 Days” project cost $116.41/USF with an expected savings of $132K over the life of the lease in energy and tax depreciation savings.
For more information on the project visit www.15days.tv. |
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Aetna Insurance
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