Renovation of Child Development Center

As the DOR and Prime Contractor, GMHILL renovated approximately 11,200 SF of an existing Child Development Center, including both exterior and interior renovations. This design-build project provides enhanced administrative and learning spaces to accommodate approximately 80 children, and the new design balances requirements from a legacy FC 4-470-14 for elements to remain and the current UFC 4-740-15 criteria for Navy and Marine Corp Child Development Center (CDC) facilities.
The original building and additions were designed and built in the 70s before certain hazardous materials, such as asbestos, were banned from use in construction. The design included environmental compliance to address challenges associated with the existing fascia and soffit panels, which were manufactured with asbestos and require careful removal as the building is to remain in operation. The building was brought up to current standards for energy efficiency, including improvements to insulation, water, and air barriers of the building envelope, which significantly decrease energy use and improve air quality and thermal comfort for occupants. This project required close coordination between the design-build team and the Air Force end user to plan the construction in phases to allow the continued operation of the CDC during construction.
Exterior renovations include roof, window, and door replacement and asbestos abatement. The existing built-up roof system and metal covering were replaced with a new PVC membrane and low-slope standing seam mansard roof and gutter system. The existing exterior windows and exterior child activity room doors were demolished and replaced with new windows that meet UFC 4-010-01 DoD ATFP, and FC 4-740-14F Design Child Development Center requirements. A key aspect of the exterior renovations was the asbestos abatement and replacement of existing fascia and soffit materials around the perimeter of the building. The design included a plan to safely remove the existing cement asbestos board and replace it with new exterior metal wall panels and soffit to match the existing color scheme of the building.
Interior renovations include new layouts of child activity rooms and restrooms, the addition of an entry vestibule, and the upgrade and reconfiguration of supporting HVAC, power, and lighting systems. The CDC required renovations to modernize the facility and to safely accommodate the rising number of users. An entry vestibule was also added to enhance school security. The security and fire alarm panels were reconfigured to accommodate the renovations. Upgrades to the HVAC system include replacing several HVAC air handling units and distribution through fans and a new, more efficient duct reconfiguration. Electrical power and lighting systems will also be reconfigured and upgraded to support the new layout.