Higher Education/Research, Award of Merit: Delgado Community College Advanced Technology Center

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Delgado Community College Advanced Technology Center

New Orleans

Award of Merit

OWNER: CSRS name

LEAD DESIGN FIRM: Holly and Smith Architects name

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: MAPP LLC name

CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Morphy Makoksky Inc. name

MEP ENGINEER: Crumb Engineering name

SUBCONTRACTORS: AA Stucco and Masonry LLC; Absolute Concrete Polishing LLC; All-Terrain Landscape; Apex Waterproofing of Louisiana LLC; Baker Pile Driving & Sitework LLC; Bayou Tree Service Inc.; Beebe’s Pest & Termite Control; CAD Systems LLC; Carter & Sons Plumbing & Heating Inc.; Cinderella Cleaning; Concrete Elite Services LLC; Custom Blinds Shades & Shutters LLC; Degeorge Glass Co.; DeLeon & Sons LLC; DG Construction and Hauling LLC; Hi-Tech Electric Inc.; Insight Inc.; J Kaulk Firestopping Inc.; Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP; Last Call Punch Services LLC; M. Dalesandro Inc.; MEGO Construction LLC; New Orleans Iron Works LLC; Nu-Arrow Industries Inc.; Otis Elevator Co. Inc.; Partin Roofing LLC; Pipeline Services Inc.; Priority Floors; Regional Mechanical Services LLC; Suddy’s Excavating Service; Venable Terrazzo Co.; Vieyra Concrete Services LLC; Zimmer- Eschette Service II LLC

A collaborative approach that included creating a centralized hub where onsite workers could access the most up-to-date project information helped ensure efficiency among trades on the $9.7-million Delgado Community College Advanced Technology Center.

The team’s efforts were put to the test during the installation of the building’s brick facade. The client had requested custom brick to coordinate with the overall campus design. But after noticing the brick was breaking and chipping easily, the contractor quickly notified the architect. By resequencing exterior work, the team managed to keep work on schedule while sourcing an alternate brick.