Lawrence, MA – O’Connor Constructors is close to completing the $22 million renovation/expansion that will transform the William X. Wall Experiment Station into a state of the art “green” facility.
The new 13,000sf addition has expanded the complex to 35,000sf, housing cutting edge organic and inorganic chemistry and microbiology labs and analytical equipment.
Founded in 1887 by the Mass. State Board of Health as a facility to conduct research leading to the development of practical methods for treating sewage, industrial wastes, and public drinking water supplies WXW has a long history of leading the way in the protection of the public health and the environment.
O’Connor Constructors was hired as construction managers by the Division of Capital Asset Management based on experience with similar projects, project management procedures, and abilities. O’Connor was involved early in the design process providing real cost budgets, schedules, and material research.
The renovated building will be LEED Certified and will include: photo voltaic cells, rainwater recycling, storm water management systems, “green roof” design, efficient new heating and ventilation systems, “Day lighting” efforts, and a close proximity to public transportation.
Completion of Phase Two of the project is scheduled for August 2011.