RSG Group - Construction Management Consulting

Owner:

Hetzel Union Building Renovation

Architect:

GUND Partnership

Client:

Penn State University

Scope Of Work

Size: 107,000 Square Feet

Type of construction: Renovation and addition

Delivery method: CM at Risk

Professional Services:

Design assist

Laser scanning

BIM, VDC

Lean construction

Preconstruction, Procurement

sustainablegreen

Sustainable Features:

Target LEED Certification

Green roof

The Hetzel Union Building at Penn State is a 107,000 SF addition and renovation construction project. The main project challenge will be building the addition on top of, adjacent to and within the existing buildings while keeping student and food service operations running smoothly. In order to maximize picks by the tower crane, Gilbane utilized virtual design and construction techniques including BIM to analyze crane placement in avoid conflicts during the steel erection process.  The project is targeting LEED certification and involves three phased projects.

Project 1: Expansion Project Highlights

Addition to the northeast side of the HUB

Enclosure and conversion of outdoor space into usable indoor space while simultaneously integrating the Bookstore visually and physically into the union.

An over build on the second floor adds meeting/ multipurpose space and “black box” theatre. Conversion of existing roof into a green roof with interior and outdoor seating/program space.

Project 2: Bookstore Project

Renovation of bookstore spaces and mezzanine expansion

Maintain bookstore warehouse and distribution operations functioning in the basement

Cafeteria addition

Project 3: Food Services and Backfill

Rapid summer renovations upgrade the food court

Renovate final areas that were vacated in project phases 1 and 2