Brandywine Contractors, Inc.
New Castle, DE 19720
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Carpenters Union Training Center
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Georgetown, DE
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Education (K-12)
- LEED Certification (target):
-
Silver
Scope Of Work
Brandywine Contractors Inc. combined state-of-the-art materials and a green initiative objective with a design that fits the existing community and surrounding area, while showcasing the craftsmanship and expertise of the regions union carpenters.
INITIATIVE
Silver Certification
FSC-certified lumber
Geo-thermal mechanical system, including 14 geo-thermal wells, 50 kW rooftop-mounted renewable energy photovoltaic array
Insulated exterior wall
Insulated roof panel system
NEW CONSTRUCTION
26,000 square foot facility
State-of-the-art training area
60’0 high shop ceilings for scaffold training, welding booths, classrooms, teaching resources, library, equipment housing
Conference room
Council officer office areas
Work spaces
Kitchen areas
Classrooms
CONTRACTOR COORDINATION
Representative included BCI, Carpenters Regional Council, architectural firm Tevebaugh Associates, engineering firm Pennoni Associates
Total 20 trade contractors
DESIGN PARTNERSHIP
Partnered with Metropolitan Regional Council of Philadelphia & Vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Crafstmanship showcase
Timber framing
Wood trusses
Wood windows
Interior wood trim
Alucabond panels
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