COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2013) – Construction has begun on Orange Coast College’s new math, business and computing complex. Sundt Construction, Inc.’s (www.sundt.com) project team broke ground on the first phase of the $38 million project earlier this month.
Through collaboration with Coast Community College District and architect LPA Inc., the 78,000-square-foot project is designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The sustainable features will include glazing for day lighting and views, exterior circulation areas, cross-ventilated classrooms, low water-use fixtures and a thermal-comfort design. The facility’s construction will incorporate the use of recycled, regional and low-emitting materials, and certified woods. On this project, Sundt will serve as the district’s construction manager, and the project will be delivered using a multiple-prime delivery method, in which each discipline is bid separately and awarded directly with the district.
Upon completion, the new complex will support 35 administrative offices, a 200-station open computer lab, 11 computer teaching labs for mixed use, nine lecture classrooms for business and computing courses, 15 mathematics lecture classrooms, two meeting rooms and a workroom, lounge and study areas.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. Known nationally for its innovative approach to construction services, the firm is currently ranked the 64th largest construction company in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine. The company is also ranked 22nd on ENR‘s list of Top Contractors in California.