Plymouth Public Library
“Even with upfront budget challenges—including a subcontractor-favored bid environment, our long-lead item tracking and careful pre-planning proved to be key for getting air handlers replaced in a phased approach, and running supplemental cooling in the “hot spot” areas that needed it most.”
Client: Town of Plymouth
Location: Plymouth, MA
Project Size: 27,000 sq. ft.
Architect: Gale Associates
Engineer: GGD Consulting Engineers
Construction Manager: Greenwood Industries
Certain municipal buildings are so integral to the community for the support they provide to citizens, they simply can’t afford to be shut down. Plymouth’s main library branch was no exception. Although thriving with locals day in-and-out, the roof was failing and faulty cooling equipment was making temperatures unbearable. Terva together with its partners devised a look-ahead plan to address the necessary upgrades while ensuring business as usual.
The cool factor
In addition to overhauling critical air-cooling system upgrades, Terva accommodated sizeable, out-of-scope mechanical upgrades and maintenance within budget. The project was completed on plan and schedule with zero claims or disputes. For Plymouth Library patrons, this meant minimal disruption and an entirely new comfort level for enjoying the programs and offerings they depend on—especially during peak summer.
