Greylock Quadrangle Residence Halls

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Residence Halls are one of a college's greatest assets. They are revenue producers for the institution while they provide essential housing for students during the academic year and for summer session or special conference participants during the summer. Taking a dormitory off-line for any significant period of time is therefore not desirable.

Accordingly, Williams College chose the Construction Management delivery system and selected MLB to manage the ambitious renovation of its aging Greylock Quadrangle Dorm Complex, two buildings each during successive summers. Initial preparations for complete sprinkler system installations were undertaken during the Spring Break, long lead items were ordered in advance and mobilization was accomplished ahead of time so that work could begin the very day students moved out. Showers and bathrooms were completely gutted and rebuilt; lounges, kitchens, social spaces and hallways were totally redone; student rooms were refitted with new carpet, paint, light fixtures, refinished doors and locks, and important code issues were addressed in stairways, entrances and exits. Substantial infrastructure upgrades were also made to accommodate mechanical and electrical improvements.

Early planning, scheduling, budgeting, value engineering and teamwork among all parties involved spelled success for this challenging undertaking.