College Environment
Planning & Capital Projects
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Campus Health, Safety & Security
Events & Logistics
Sustainability
Completed Projects
North Campus
Fire & Emergency Service Training Facility, Phase II
Architect: Moseley Architects
Contractor: Leitner Construction Company
Budget: $1,500,000
Completed: Spring 2021
Project Information
- Phase II of the Fire and Emergency Training Facility completed with a new five-story training tower for fire and rescue training and simulations.
Ground Mount Solar Project
Contractor: Renew Petra
Budget: $1,000,000
Completed: Fall 2020
Project Information
The Ground Mount Solar Project is located on approximately six acres of land on Old Concord Road owned by the College Foundation. The site provides 1MW of electricity. The College Foundation owns the project and will receive the proceeds to support educational needs.
Building 800 Renovation
Architect: The Bogle Firm
Contractor: Ike’s Construction
Budget: $150,000
Completed: Summer 2019
Project Information
Construction is completed for the renovation of the Building 800 Facility Maintenance space. This project provides updated office spaces for the facility maintenance team.
Rooftop Solar Project - Phase I
Contractor: Yes Solar
Budget: Donation
Completed: December 2018
Project Information
The electrical connection to Duke Energy for the rooftop solar installations on Buildings 500 and 600, and the covered parking solar installation in the Building 600 parking lot is complete. This project provides connectivity pathways to future rooftop installations on Buildings 100, 200 and 300 to provide up to 1 MW of electricity to Duke Energy with the financial proceeds to the College Foundation to support educational needs.
Building 300 Multipurpose Room
Architect: Ramsay, Burgin, Smith
Contractor: Salcoa Construction, Inc.
Budget: $238,000.00
Completed: December 2017
Project Information
The Project provided the creation of a Multi-Purpose Space with adjacent storage areas.
Building 300 Exterior Waterproofing
Architect: JC Waller & Associates
Contractor: S & S Building & Development, LLC
Budget: $306,000
Completed: June 2020
Project Information
Construction is complete on waterproofing and to improve the drainage around Building 300.
Building 200 Mechatronics
Designer: Bullard Associates Engineers
Contractor: Ike’s Construction, Inc.
Budget: $165,000
Completed: August, 2018
This provided for the creation of the Building 200 Mechatronics Lab and Classroom. The Project allowed for the start of Mechatronics classes before the completion of the Advanced Technology Center.
Building 200 - South Wing, 2nd Floor Remodel
Architect: MBAJ Architecture
Contractor: EVS Construction
Completion: Fall 2013
Project Information
The Project remodeled classrooms to convert them into offices for Finance & Business Services, Human Resources and College Advancement. The project also included:
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- Complete re-cabling of Building 200 to improve network connectivity;
- Security enhancements including:
- The first implementation of electronic access control at North Campus providing card key access to the building;
- Re-keying of all door locks in the building;
- Installation of video surveillance to enhance security.
HVAC Upgrades
Architect: McCracken & Lopez
Contractor: Superior Mechanical Services
Budget: $2,065,000
Completed: Fall 2017
Project Information
The Project included the following:
- Upgrade Heating and Air Conditioning system for better control and efficiency
- Better efficiency will provide a more comfortable environment for students and staff as well as saving energy.
Additions & Renovations - Phase I
Architect: MBAJ-Boomerang Design, P.A.
Contractor: Monteith Construction Corp.
Budget: $16,300,000
Completed: Spring 2017
Project Information
A portion of the North Campus Renovations & Additions Project
- Demolition of the bridge between Buildings 300 and 500
- Removal of exterior stairs at Building 600
- New entry elements for Buildings 300 and 500
- New hardscape and landscaping
Building 300
- Addition of an elevator to eliminate any accessibility barriers.
- Conversion of old Business and Academic Programs office spaces into classrooms.
- Convert old Human Resources offices and EET Labs for use by Information Technology Systems Division Offices.
- Renovate existing classroom spaces to bring them up to latest standards for comfort and technology.
- Add Faculty office spaces.
- Create office space for Department of Public Safety & Security.
- Create a centralized Archive Room.
- Create informal collaboration spaces for use by students, faculty and staff.
- Installation of new, highly efficient air condition system.
- Improved acoustics and day lighting in the classrooms.
- Create new unisex/family restroom.
Building 600
- Addition of roughly 30,000 square feet.
- New Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Programs Labs and support spaces.
- Expansion of the Dental Assisting Technology and Radiography Technology Programs.
- New spaces for Early Childhood Program.
- New faculty office spaces.
- Renovation of current labs and classrooms.
- Installation of highly efficient air conditioning system.
- Improved acoustics and daylighting in the classrooms.
- New Lobby.
- Improved parking and drives.
Fire & Emergency Service Training Facility, Phase I
Architect: Moseley Architects
Contractor: EVS Construction
Budget: $1,500,000
Completed: January 2015
Project Information
- Construction of a new 3,500 square foot burn building, training pads for various props, such as a rail car, fuel tanker truck, driving course for fire-engines, a loop road for training fire apparatus (truck) drivers, and a green with space for the World Trade Center Memorial has been completed.
- The Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on January 28, 2013. Construction began in May 2013.
- The College received donated rail cars from Norfolk Southern and GATX, which will be used for training fire and emergency personnel training for incidents relating to the rail transport which is so vital to the area.
South Campus
Building 2000 Roof Replacement
Engineer: Wolf Trail Engineering
Contractor: Platinum Building Automation, LLC
Budget: $335,000
Completed: Spring 2021
Project Information
The Project provided the replacement of insulation and membrane on Building 2000.
Building 1000 Boiler Replacement
Engineer: CMTA, Inc. (formerly McCracken & Lopez)
Contractor: Matthews Mechanical
Budget: $105,000
Completed: Spring 2021
This Project replaced the Building 1000 original boiler.
Building 2000 HVAC Controls Upgrade
Engineer: McCracken & Lopez, PA (now CMTA, Inc.)
Contractor: Platinum Building Automation, LLC
Budget: $120,000
Completed: Fall 2018
Construction of the HVAC Controls Project Upgrades is complete. This included building automation controls upgrades and the replacement of pneumatic systems with DDC.
Building 3000 Student Center Remodel
Architect: YCH Architects
Contractor: S &S Building & Development, LLC
Budget: $480,000
Completed: Fall 2018
Construction is complete for the renovation of the South Campus Student Center. This expanded the Cafeteria Area, including a separate Dining/Multi-Purpose Room and food service area.
South Campus Stairs
Architect: YCH Architects
Contractor: MLB Construction
Budget: $480,000
Completed: Fall 2016
Project Information
The stairs provide exterior egress from the parking areas to the courtyard.
Navigation Station - Building 1000
Architect: ADW Architects
Contractor: BPM Construction
Budget: $2,275,000
Completed: Fall 2015
Project Information
- The remodel of the second floor of Building 1000 converting the Student Services Offices and Testing Rooms into a One Stop concept Service Center is complete. This area is similar to that which was completed on North Campus of Summer 2012.
- The Center includes the Navigation Station, Waiting Areas, Cashiering, Call Center, Financial Aid Offices, Student Records Offices, Counseling and Advising staff offices, conference rooms and a Testing Center.
College Station
College Station Renovation
Architect: The Bogle Firm
Contractor: C4 Construction
Budget: (City of Kannapolis Project)
Completed: August 2018
Project Information
Construction is complete at College Station, located at 489 North Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis. This campus houses Cosmetology, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and Emergency Management Training (EMT) programs for Cabarrus County.
CBTC
CBTC HVAC Upgrades Phases III & IV
Engineer: McCracken & Lopez, PA (now CMTA, Inc.)
Contractor: Piedmont Services Group
Budget: $285,000
Completed: Spring 2021
Project Information
This Project completed rooftop unit replacement and building automation controls upgrades for the remaining balance of systems.
650 Concord Parkway Renovation
Architect: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects
Contractor: Miles-McClellan Construction Co.
Budget: $486,000
Completed: Fal 2018
Project Information
Renovation of the 650 Concord Parkway Building at CBTC is complete. This provides classroom and lab space for the new light diesel program starting Fall 2018.
CBTC HVAC Upgrades
Engineer: McCracken & Lopez, PA
Contractor: Piedmont Services Group
Budget: $205,000
Completed: Fall 2018
This Project included rooftop unit replacement and building automation controls upgrades.
Cabarrus Business and Technology Center
Architect: MBAJ Architects (now Boomerang)
Contractor: Marand Builders, Inc.
Completed: Summer 2013
Project Information
The Project provided for conversion of classrooms into Lab spaces supporting Electrical Systems Technology, and Electronics Engineering Technology, as well as Faculty Offices. The Student Services and Learning Resource Center was relocated and improved.
West Avenue Campus
West Avenue Center
Architect: BJW Architects
Contractor: Ike’s Construction
Budget: Renovation included in lease
Completed: August 2015
Project Information
West Avenue Center in downtown Kannapolis is the location for the Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nurse Assistant programs previously at Cloverleaf Center. The Cosmetology program offers the same services for the public it provided from Cloverleaf in a much larger setting. Many historic features of the building were preserved during the renovation. (Note: site was decommissioned in August 2018 with move to College Station.)
Multiple Campuses
South Campus & CBTC Access Controls
Engineer: Bullard Associates Engineers
Contractor: Ike’s Construction
Budget: $289,000
Completed: Fall 2018
Project Information
The Project provides exterior door access control and monitoring for the buildings located on the two campuses.
Campus Pylon & Monument Signage
Architect: ADW Architects
Contractor: RiteLite Signs
Budget: Private Donations
Completed:
Project Information
- New, more visible signage at both North and South Campuses.
- At South Campus, a Pylon Sign with electronic message board visible from Trinity Church and Hwy 73 intersection, and a smaller Monument Sign at the parking lot entrance at Building 3000.
- At North Campus, a Large Campus Pylon Sign at Jake Alexander and Rowan Tech Rd. intersection, and a smaller Monument Sign at Old Concord Rd and College Drive.
- Additional Signage at CBTC if budget allows.
North Campus
South Campus
Signage is complete at South Campus. The internally illuminated pylon sign is 25 feet tall by 13 feet wide and visible from Interstate 85. The message board can be programmed with College Messages.