Projects / Higher Education
Pool Filter Replacement at Hollinger Field House
Hollinger Fieldhouse is the University’s major basketball facility. It is also the primary North Campus indoor recreation facility for the University. It is heavily used day and night.
Work included demolishing of existing filter unit, piping/valves, pump, strainer and air compressor, flowmeter, housekeeping pad under existing pump and air compressor. Existing water fount was removed; doorway opening was enlarged, new door and frame was added.
Furnished and installed the filter, pump, VFD and strainer, valves and gears, PV...
Project Owner
West Chester University
Graham Natatorium
This fast paced construction project commenced July 2014. Work consisted of draining the 800,000 gallon pool, removal and replacement of the existing diatomaceous earth swimming pool filtration and carbon steel recirculation system, removing and replacing the concrete gutter system with a stainless steel system, and the installation of other miscellaneous equipment. The Universities logo was installed in tile work in the center of the two swimming pools. After the pool was drained, the first step was to remove via cutting o...
Project Owner
West Chester University
Campus Geothermal Utility Conversion
Our work on this project consisted of the installation of steam and hydronic boilers and supporting equipment and systems in the Borough of West Chester in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Work included furnishing of all labor, materials, tools and equipment and performing all work necessary to complete all Mechanical Construction for West Chester University. This project included the renovation of Schmucker and Merion Science Center building mechanical systems, electrical systems, architectural components, structural components...
Project Owner
West Chester University
Killinger Hall – Natural Gas Boiler Installation
This project included supplying all the necessary material and labor to install new boilers at the University’s Killinger Hall. The work included demolition of existing equipment, lay‐out of new equipment, installation, electrical demolition and installation, gas meter service change out, all exterior stacks, vents and hardware. GEM installed new parking bollards to accommodate the exterior changes with the breeching and vents.
Project Owner
West Chester University