UNH Smith Hall Utility Upgrades and Hot Water Plant Replacement

Looking back at one of our standout projects from 2025: the Utility Upgrades and Smith Hall Hot Water Plant Replacement at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.

Completed on an accelerated schedule within the heart of an occupied campus, this project transformed Smith Hall into a new, electrified hot water plant serving Smith Hall, Sawyer Hall, Scott Hall, and Stillings Dining Hall, while maintaining uninterrupted campus operations throughout construction.

From complex underground utility work and constrained mechanical spaces to material delays caused by a catastrophic manufacturing facility fire, this project challenged our team at every turn. Through thoughtful phasing, proactive coordination, and a strong partnership approach, the team successfully delivered a solution that supports UNH’s long-term decarbonization goals.

We are grateful to the University of New Hampshire team for their continued trust and collaboration. Our partnership spans many successful projects, and we’re proud to have played a role in helping advance the university’s campus infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.

Congratulations as well to B2Q Associates, our Engineer partner on this project, on being recognized as a 2026 EEA Bronze Award Winner for the UNH Smith & Stillings Decarbonization work at the Engineering Excellence & Awards Gala.