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UNH Telecommunications Building
Durham NH
The University of New Hampshire selected Charters Brothers as their construction manager in charge of constructing this 7,200 sf telecommunications building at their Durham campus. The data center is located on the first floor while the second story provides office and conference areas for the IT staff.
The new two-story building, located within the heart of the campus, is the demarcation for the campuses telecommunications infrastructure. The concrete and steel building is uniquely clad in with super insulated metal panels which provide a complete AVB and thermal break at the envelope. The windows are highly efficient kalwall gel windows. The HVAC systems include Liebert heat pump systems with redundant backups. There is a state-of-the-art halon fire suppression system protecting the data center. Lighting is high efficiency LED, and the building and its electronics are protected by a grounding grid.
Press:
UNH Telecommunications Project Recognized by the NH/VT for an Excellence in Construction Award
Associated Builders and Contractors of NH & VT, September 28, 2021
UNH Telecommunications Project received an Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture from AIA Maine
Trent Bell Photography, August 11, 2021
UNH Telecommunications Project receives AIA New Hampshire 2021 Citation Award for Excellence in Architectural Design
AIA New Hampshire, April 12, 2021
Project Snapshot
| Owner: | University of New Hampshire |
| Architect / Engineer: | Oakpoint Associates |
| Delivery Method: | Construction Manager at Risk |
| Completion: | Fall 2020 |
| Challenges: | Constrained Site, Structural Upgrades, Fast Track, Budget Constraints |
| Awards: | AIA New Hampshire 2021 Citation Award for Excellence
2021 Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture by the AIA Maine 2021 Excellence in Construction Excellence Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, NH & VT |
“It was clear during the interview process that Charters Brothers Construction had thought through numerous “what if” scenarios and had suggested solutions prepared for each. This coupled with their expertise in accurate estimating, and their proven track record of working collaboratively with owners and design teams made them the perfect choice as the construction manager for this complicated addition. As the project progressed it was obvious that the University made the right choice. The Charters Brothers team treated the facility as their own.”
Mark E. Geuther
Senior Project Manager, Facilities
University of New Hampshire
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