This project, located on floors 20, 21 & 22 located in the Wells Fargo building downtown Raleigh, started with the demolition of 3 existing laws offices back to shell condition. From there construction began re-programming the 48,000 SF space for the needs of the new Eastern District of the United States Attorneys’ Office. This project included atypical design features such as security walls, ballistic walls & STC-rated walls. Interior finishes included new mahogany millwork, chair rail and wainscoting, custom printed broadloom carpet, 3M Designtex wall coverings, custom hollow metal, and aluminum door and window frame systems. Construction of this government space was completed in just over 5 months with existing tenants both above and below the new space.
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Ernst & Young
The Ernst & Young Raleigh Headquarters project was a complete build-out of new office construction. The space started as shell space in an occupied building. The design called for a modern office style with several collaboration rooms and administrative spaces on the interior, with an open footprint for a variety of “benching” style systems furniture on the perimeter. The interior consisted of high-end finishes with construction integrated with technology—furniture, IT, digital signage, security, and audio-visual components.
GSA USDA
The multi-phased project consisted of demolition of four floors back to shell condition and reconstructed to meet USDA/APHIS/GSA requirements. The work consisted of new walls, glass storefront, doors and hardware, security hardware, operable partitions, new and reworked MEP, Fire Alarm, and Fire Protection. Each floor was 28,000 SF and was constructed in three phases.
Barnes and Thornburg
Renovation of existing office space for new Raleigh office. Work included minor demolition, new wall installation, ceiling rework, and upgraded finishes. The project was completed on the eleventh floor of an occupied multi-story building with shared loading dock access. Means and methods for coordination with other tenant deliveries and landlord requirements were key factors in the successful completion of this project.
Spreedly
This tenant upfit in a new office building included multiple glass RACO offices, break room, glass garage door installations in the conference room, a warm and inviting fireplace art installation, and custom light fixtures.
Confidential Client
McDonald York has been a service provider for this client for over 10 years. In those ten years, we have performed office upfits, laboratory upfits, facility improvements, and out-of-ground construction. Among these projects have included the out-of-ground building of a building connector to connect two of the campus’ buildings. We have also performed several office upfits on this campus while not impacting ongoing site operations. The campus is a life science campus and we have performed several laboratory renovations while ensuring we did not impact the experiments for the laboratory personnel. Finally, we have performed several facility improvement projects including work on an existing parking garage, as well as campus-wide ADA renovations.
Anthem Call Center
Interior demolition to the second floor of a 4–story office building. The scope was for new tenant occupancy. Demolition included the removal of partitions, finishes, millwork, ceilings, and equipment. Modification to the HVAC system, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection system to support the new interior layout. 45,000 SF office upfit to follow included open area workspace for calls, closed offices, lounge, conference rooms, large dining room, and reception area. In an effort to expedite the schedule on this project, the Preconstruction activities coincided with demolition and permitting. This overlap created efficiency and early procurement activities.
Confidential IT Firm
McDonald York has performed several construction projects for this Confidential Client across multiple years. Over 100,000 SF of renovation to existing office space has taken place. Projects were completed while the building was occupied, requiring an approach that minimized the impact to existing operations. Functions of the rooms included offices, conference rooms, locker rooms, bathrooms and server rooms.
GlaxoSmithKline Campus Partnership
McDonald York has been a partner of GlaxoSmithKline since 1993. Our experience with GSK crosses over 1,000,000 SF of space as well as project types. We have completed major office renovations, cafeteria renovations, fitness center renovations, facility improvement projects and life science projects for this client. Highlights include a $10M consolidation for the Preclinical Development group, which consisted of 60,000 SF of office and laboratory renovations, a 52,000 SF demolition and renovation to Building 5, Level 4; and over 180,000 SF converting Building 5 to an open office work environment.
Duke University Fuqua School of Business
Construction of an auditorium and lecture classroom to be used either virtually or in person. Converted one level flooring to raised radius stadium seating for students and staff to aid in visibility during lectures or displays on 3 new motorized screens from the high ceiling. The classroom was changed into the similar radius seating on floor level. Both rooms are now controlled by a central podium for professors control of the new Audio/Visual technology. Added micro perforated wood panels in the auditorium. The raised radius floors were prefabricated with 3 levels of steel steps and high density foam blocks to fill voids up to 5″ from the top. Poured concrete to completed the steps. A new subpanel was installed for new dedicated power to the new rooms. Also new doors installed on electronic lock systems as well as emergency “Active shooter” panic buttons to secure the safety in case of an incident.