Science Center, St. Joseph’s University

Client:St. Joseph's University
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Architect:Cecil Baker + Partners, Ballinger AE, Bala Consulting Engineers

Science Center Renovation

Irwin & Leighton has completed eleven (11) phases (11 years) of renovations on St. Joseph’s University’s ±70,000 SF Science Center that houses the biology, physics and chemistry departments. The overall scope of work included interior renovations, teaching and research laboratories, classrooms, storage units, and administrative offices. There were also upgrades made to the audiovisual and data systems, replacement and upgrade of existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and a new fire protection system. All work for each phase was completed over the summer months.

Key Highlights:

Multiphase renovation of existing science and classroom building

Replaced mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems in phases while maintaining functionality of the existing systems in occupied areas.

Coordination of building shutdowns in an occupied facility with ongoing experiments

Maintained safe ingress and egress for all students and faculty through out the construction phases while building remained occupied through out the year

Our Sector Knowledge

Educational

Irwin & Leighton has managed more than 8 million sf of construction for the educational sector. We have completed countless fast track projects over the “summer break” and have built over 3500 beds in new state of the art residence halls over the last 15 years. As well, we also specialize in constructing new dining halls and serveries, laboratory space, classrooms, libraries, performing arts space and more. We understand the complexities of building and renovating facilities within busy occupied campus settings and excel at being valuable team members!