Library Project Case Study in California

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Project Overview

Project Title:EDENVALE BRANCH LIBRARY
Estimated Value:$7,299,000 (a more accurate cost estimate is available from RSMeans Online)
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Project Location

State:California
County:Santa Clara
City:San Jose
Address:101 Branham Ln

Project Type

Building Category:Libraries
Work Type:New

Project Description:

Library Activity, Computer, Meeting Room, Office[s], Reading, Restroom, Storage, Study Activity Room, Computer Room, File Storage, Community Meeting Room, Teen Room, Study Room, Staff's Area, Restroom

Project Owner

SAN JOSE-CITY CLERK

Project Design & Engineering

Landscape Architect: BANDUCCI ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT
Structural Engineer: Biggs Cardosa Associates Inc.
Architect: CWA INC
Blue Printer: PENINSULA DIGITAL IMAGING
Civil Engineer: SAN JOSE-CITY FACILITIES ARCH SERVICES
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: TMAD TAYLOR & GAINES ENGINEERS

Project Construction

Owner's Agent: SAN JOSE-CITY FACILITIES ARCH SERVICES

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