Library Project Case Study in California

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Project Overview

Project Title:CSU FRESNO LIBRARY BP B TP 4-8 & 26-29
Estimated Value:$63,000,000 (a more accurate cost estimate is available from RSMeans Online)
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Project Location

State:California
County:Fresno
City:Fresno
Address:5150 N Maple Ave

Project Type

Building Category:Libraries, Colleges & Universities
Work Type:Addition/Alteration

Project Description:

University Library, Office[s], Reading, Records Storage, Restroom ADDITION: 263,000 Gross Square Feet; Provide Enough Storage For The Library's Collectons, Adequate & Functional User Service Areas & Housing For The Specialized Units - Music Media Center, Microforms, Government Documents, Special Collections, Maps & Juvenile/Curriculum ALTERATIONS: 68,695 Square Feet To Phases I, II & III (Constructed In Years Of 1959, 1965 & 1980 Respectively); Demolition & Abatement, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing

Project Owner

CA STATE UNIVERSITY-FRESNO FACILITIES
CA STATE UNIVERSITY-FRESNO PURCHASING (Associate Owner)

Project Design & Engineering

Structural Engineer: AC Martin Partners, Inc.
Blue Printer: CENTRAL VALLEY REPROGRAPHICS
Mechanical Engineer: GLUMAC
Electrical Engineer: GLUMAC
Associate Architect: RMJM HILLIER

Project Construction

Construction Manager: SWINERTON BLDRS
General Contractor: SWINERTON BLDRS

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