Academic Projects
Academic environments are highly competitive, with schools competing for a finite pool of students. Classroom spaces, athletic and performing arts centers, and residence hall amenities matter, and influence student choice. As a university and school construction management company in Massachusetts, BW Kennedy & Co. has built these disparate program areas, partnering with academic clients to provide solutions that achieve program goals with the best value, at the best cost.
From fast-track summer construction to traditional construction, we have the requisite expertise to plan and execute to a client’s exacting standards.
Phillips Academy
Renovation of Historic George Washington Hall, Andover, MA
Architect: Benjamin Nickerson
- Phillips Academy enlisted BW Kennedy early in the process to plan for renovation of 2,500 SF counseling center
- BW Kennedy used their own architect and worked closely with the school to program and design the space to meet departmental needs
- Took place in an occupied campus setting
- Completed over school’s summer break
Middlesex School
Conversion of Historic Barn to Facilities Department Offices, Concord, MA
Architect: Benjamin Nickerson
- Restored 8,000 SF, 100+ year old barn and retrofit for school’s Facilities building
- Middlesex School enlisted BW Kennedy early in planning process to program and design the space to meet Facilities Dept. needs
- Total renovation, selective demolition, significant wood framing to structure, new windows, siding, roofing, all interior finishes
- MEP/FP Design/Build by BW Kennedy
- Also built new, separate 3,000 SF building to house the Facilities Department personnel
Phillips Academy
Renovation & Upgrade of Boys Locker Rooms, Andover, MA
- Phillips Academy engaged BW Kennedy early in planning process to work with their athletic department and architect to design new locker room space
- BW Kennedy had to early release locker and HVAC packages to meet occupancy deadline
- Refit existing 7,500 SF boys locker room with new HVAC systems, lockers and flooring
- Completed over summer break with an accelerated, and partially phased, schedule to accommodate school’s summer camp
Middlesex School
Mary Mae Faculty Housing, Concord, MA
- Middlesex School engaged BW Kennedy to help the school find a modular solution for construction of five new faculty homes
- Desired site presented complications as it contained multiple soil classifications which had to be managed differently according to their classification
- Phased construction to address site issues while maintaining occupancy of housing by start of school year
- Coordinated closely with the modular home builder so that the site work, foundations and MEP/FP transitioned seamlessly for the school
Middlesex School
Locker Room Renovation, Concord, MA
- Renovation and upgrade of Locker Room facilities including all MEP/FP performed Design/Build