Bourne, MA – RDK Engineers joined the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) at the official opening ceremony of the new American Bureau of Shipping Information Commons on September 7.
RDK joined forces with Perry Dean Rogers Architects, W.T. Rich Company Construction and DCAM and provided MEP/FP engineering services for the 41,741sf center.
The center’s sustainable design elements include chilled beams, radiant floor heating, day lighting, and a low emissivity roof. The building is aiming to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
The new center is home to the academy’s impressive Ship’s Bridge Simulator, that allows young cadets to practice their growing skills by steering a massive simulated ship. Principal Chris Hildreth, who spearheaded the project for RDK, was among those who got a chance to try out the simulator during a tour of the building.
“This new facility is more than just a library – it is a place that will give cadets the skills they need to follow their dreams and find success in whatever career path they choose, be it on land or sea. It’s great to be part of a project that will serve students for years to come,” said Hildreth.