Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Client:
Shawmut Design and Construction
Status:
Completed
Value:
$1M - $5M
Location:
Worcester, MA
JDC was contracted through Shawmut Design and Construction to perform the abatement and dismantling of the former Alumni Gymnasium on the Campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The work challenges in this project involved the removal of the large span timber framed truss system that spanned over 60 FT that supported the existing roof and having to work from an Olympic size swimming pool located in the basement in structure. The building successfully and safely razed utilizing a specialty high reach demolition excavator with grapple and other specialty attachments from the top down. JDC’s management team worked closely with Shawmut and the WPI campus to minimize disruption of the active college campus.