NEIT’s first residence hall transforms the institution from a commuter campus to a living learning community

Project Highlights

  • First residence hall in school’s history.
  • The facility contains single- and double-occupancy rooms, as well as semi-suites, game areas, study spaces, a lounge, and a multipurpose room with a fireplace, kitchen, laundry room, and patio.

Client:
New England Institute of Technology

Solutions:
Student Housing Advisory and Implementation Services

In response to significant enrollment growth and to strengthen recruitment and retention, NEIT sought opportunities to transform into a residential campus for the first time in its 75-year history.

Brailsford & Dunlavey first confirmed key strategic priorities for the future of on-campus housing and conducted an extensive market demand analysis, which led to the creation of a building program.

As owner’s representative, B&D guided NEIT through the solicitation process for a Design-Build competition, advising on final selection and conducting design reviews at each milestone. B&D and NEIT found that there were distinct advantages to the Design-Build project delivery method. For instance, communication was streamlined, with B&D and the Design-Build team as the primary conduit for sharing information and facilitating efficient decision-making. Through close communication with the Design-Build team, both on- and off-site, B&D was able to address issues as they emerged. B&D continued to guide NEIT throughout the construction process through the final delivery of the new residence hall.

As part of a larger $65M capital projects initiative, the new residence hall opened on time and under budget for the Fall 2017 semester.

$29M

in total project costs

416

beds

123,000

square feet

“Brailsford & Dunlavey’s leadership, strategic thinking, and integrity enabled us to manage complex processes with multiple stakeholders on an aggressive schedule without impacting construction quality. Most importantly, our students love the new residential campus—it has made an enormous impact on their student experience!”

Mr. Phil Parsons, Esq., Vice President and General Counsel

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