Harford Community College – Student Center
This project consisted of a stunning transformation of a 55,000 square foot structure into an inviting and open student service center.
The outside of the building was enhanced through the use of corrugated and smooth metal panels creating and exciting modern facade. The building entrance is highlighted through the use of aluminum storefront and curtain wall
Upon entering the building, one is struck by the open atmosphere of the 2 story balcony that encircles the first floor lounge area and cafeteria. The balcony is adorned with an architectural handrail and a glass and perforated metal pane support. In addition an intricate glass block bridge competes the encircling of the balcony around the first floor.
The second floor houses a career network center, registration department as well as an art gallery. Access to the first floor is garnered by way of structural steel and terrazzo staircase. The first floor contains a cafeteria with a full service commercial kitchen and a bookstore in addition to other financial aid office. The cafeteria and bookstore feature striking acoustical ceilings.
Interior features throughout the structure include wood panels, dry wall and acoustical ceilings.
This project also included a major mechanical challenge of installing a new chiller to service three other buildings. The installation was completed masterfully without any interruption of operations to any of the connected buildings
Harford County Detention Center II
Ground was broken in late October 2008 for the new seven-phased, five-story and single-story, 88,000-square foot addition and renovation to an existing, 100,000-square foot, fully occupied facility at the Harford County Detention Center.
Having completed a previous project at this site, CAM was invited to submit qualifications for bidding the second major addition to this medium-security county correctional facility. The five-story addition included permanently relocated entries and sallyports, administrative areas, 108 inmate housing cells and associated support areas, an inmate intake/outtake area, a library, locker rooms/restrooms, laundry, staff dining areas, medical treatment, visiting areas, and enclosed exercise yards.
The tightly confined site required that the construction staging area be relocated multiple times. Extensive, phased renovations to the existing building allowed for interaction between the existing programs and those housed in the new addition.
The project also included reworking of existing fencing, installation of temporary and new entry gates, relocation of an existing dog kennel, all new utilities, paving, underground storm water management facilities, and stream protection. All renovations and new construction work were completed directly adjacent to staff and inmates, as the existing facility remained occupied and fully operational.
Harford County Detention Center I
CAM constructed a new, 49,000-square foot addition to an occupied existing facility. The project entailed four cell blocks that occupied approximately 7,000-square foot each. Also included in the facility were administrative offices, visitation areas, hearing rooms, booking areas, multi-purpose room, isolation rooms, and inmate circulation areas. Construction involved interfacing with the existing facility, security detention controls, and select demolitiona,s well.
“The project costs were kept low during the entire projec,t and the Detention Center was completed ahead of the projected construction schedule. CAM helped minimize the impact on operation of the existing facility in a high profile area; they worked well with the extremely tight site. Vince Culotta and his staff displayed excellent workmanship, and we look forward to working with them in the future.”
– Wilson R. Rutherford III, Owner
Garrison Middle School
This project included 120,000 square feet of renovation and asbestos removal, as well as 20,000 square feet of new construction of Storage and Multi-Media space and the renovation and replacement of exterior features including historic windows, copings, and extensive masonry restoration Historical Building Guidelines were met during both the construction of the addition and throughout the renovation.
The addition is supported by caisson foundations and involved shoring of existing foundations. Special features include the refinishing of existing Terrazzo floors, construction of new Science Labs, Metal and Wood Shop Labs and Special Education Labs.
All mechanical systems were replaced, including new boilers with associated equipment as well as new electrical switchgear and transformers. All surrounding site utilities were removed and reinstalled, and new electrical and phone duct banks were installed. Construction of the new work closely matches the historic masonry to provide a seamless transition between historic and new materials.
Frederick County Courthouse Multi-Service Center
CAM Construction was selected to construct the new courthouse for Baltimore County. Additions to the structure included new courtrooms as well as judge’s chambers. The project also included the historical renovation of the John Hanson House and the Phillip Thomas House. The John Hanson House served as a residence to John Hanson, our nation’s first president, elected in 1781 under the Articles of Confederation.
Bakerfield Elementary School
The project involved extensive renovations to 50,000 SF as well as a 15,000 SF addition. The building was occupied during construction and great care was required to prevent interruptions to the school’s mechanical and electrical system needs. Interior renovations included new mechanical and electrical systems as well as the addition of several new computer and special education labs. Exterior renovations included enhancements to the roof, windows and exterior surfacing with the use of Exterior Insulation and Finished Systems EIFS.
Site renovations involved the construction of new parking lots including bus loops and the improvement of the existing storm water and electrical utility systems. New construction consisted of the addition of 10 classrooms, a high tech media center and general offices. Interior building features included new media casework, acoustical ceilings and Resinous Terrazzo Tile flooring.
Abingdon Elementary School
This project involved two additions as well as extensive renovations to the existing Abingdon Elementary School. The east addition was approximately 26,000 square feet and included classrooms, multi-purpose areas, special education labs. The west addition was approximately 7,000 square feet and included special education, speech therapy, student counseling areas as well as a main vestibule entrance. Renovations included improvements to the kitchen, receiving line, cafeteria and dining areas.
The construction was broken down into three phases. Extreme caution was maintained throughout construction since the school was occupied. Temporary partitions and egress protection had to maintained through the existing main entry as well as through the food service facility during the term of construction.
Obviously, mechanical electrical and other utilities had to be maintained during the occupancy of the building.
In addition, the project also included improvements to the existing bus loops and the addition of a parking lot. The project was successfully completed and the additions were seamlessly blended with the exiting structure.
“We are so pleased with the results. Your perseverance even helped to complete the project ahead of schedule. Our students, teachers and community members are very appreciative of all of your hard work and expertise. We will get to enjoy the fruits of your labor for decades to come.”
Ms. Carol Strine
Assistant Principal Abingdon Elementary
Baltimore International College – School of Culinary Arts
The project involved the transformation of a historic, 1970 Baltimore City High School building into a state of the art facility for culinary training. Connected to a historic, though unused, school building, this project, located in Little Italy, at the corner of Pratt Street and Central Avenue, not only adds 32,500 net square feet to the College’s current laboratory floor space, but it also allows students use of the most cutting edge equipment available.
The CMaR design/build delivery method was utilized to meet a very tight budget and an aggressive 11-month design and construction schedule. The entire renovation was completed at a cost of just $85 per square foot.
The exterior of the building received upgrades, including a new window system consisting of thermally broken aluminum framing and insulated glazing, new exterior doors and frames, and an elevator addition at the link to the historic building outside both existing buildings to allow access to the newly renovated, three-story structure. Site work included the addition of a recreation courtyard, which highlighted brick pavers that defined the urban kitchen garden, its foundation, and leisure picnic area.
Interior improvements included the transformation of a portion of the basement parking garage to classrooms and offices for the Shipping/Receiving curriculum; extensive foundation modifications were employed to facilitate new access into the elevator and other common areas.
In total, the project created eight new culinary laboratories, a student dining facility, a greenhouse, administrative offices, executive chef offices, and a student athletic area/auditorium. The mechanical and electrical systems were entirely replaced to provide for the high demands of the new culinary labs and state of the art kitchen facilities.
