DUKE UNIV LAW LIBRARY & STAR COMMONS
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Project Overview edit/contribute
| Project Type: | Colleges & Universities, Libraries |
| Work Type: | Addition/Alteration |
| Bid Date: | 2007-07-26 |
College, University - Miscellaneous, University Administrative, Auditorium, Computer, Library, Media Center, Office[s], Reading Records Storage, Restroom The Work Includes The Renovation Of Approximately 86,000 SQFT Of Existing Space (Law Library Wing) & The Construction Of Approximately 23,000 SQFT Of Additiona Space (Star Commons). The Remaining Work To Be Subcontracted Consists Of Ornamental Railing, Rough Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Building Insulation, Metal Siding, Membrane Roofing, Hollow Metal, Wood Doors, Coiling Doors, Finish Hardware, Drywall, Hard Tile, Stone Flooring, Terrazzo, Acoustica Ceilings, Wood Ceiling System, Resilient Flooring, Carpet, Painting, Wall Coverings, Toilet Compartments, Fire Extinguisher Cabinets, Postal Specialties, Toilet Accessories, Fixed Storage Shelving, High Density Mobile Shelving, Windo Treatment & Elevators.
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RSMeans Project Cost Estimate
| Original Estimated Project Cost: | $9000000 |
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- Library with Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame
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- Library with Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
- Library with Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
- Library with Limestone with Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame
- Library with Limestone with Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame
- Library with Limestone with Concrete Block / Steel Frame
- Library with Limestone with Concrete Block / Steel Frame
- Library with Precast Concrete Panels / R/Conc. Frame
- Library with Precast Concrete Panels / R/Conc. Frame
- Library with Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Frame
- Library with Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Frame
Project Location
| Address: | Science Dr Durham, NC 27708 |
| County: | Durham |
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