College of Nursing at University Of Utah Getting a Makeover
The University of Utah College of Nursing Annette Poulson Cumming Building is undergoing an extensive $15-million renovation by Jacobsen Construction of Salt Lake City. Built in 1967, this project will completely renovate the five-story (plus one floor of below grade parking), 88,070-sq-ft building. Technical deficiencies in the infrastructure are being addressed and environments that support the educational and research functions of the college are being created.
Work includes asbestos abatement, seismic retrofit, the replacement of nearly all interior walls and finishes, the complete replacement of all infrastructure including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, telecommunications, audio/visual, security, lighting and new interior finishes. The project, designed by Salt Lake-based GSBS Architects, is aiming for LEED Silver certification, and exceeds the criteria of the State of Utah High Performance Building Rating System while meeting the University’s goals for sustainable design and energy efficiency. Construction will be completed at the end of July 2010.