New construction and renovations for Children’s Center and Case Athletic Center

Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston, announced it has started work on two projects for Boston University (BU). The company is providing construction management services at the BU Children’s Center and the Case Athletic Center.

studioMLA was to adapt the Tudor revival style house into a modern childcare center while maintaining the residential character of the site. Per the guidelines of the Preservation Commission, the building’s original windows, grand staircase, plaster ceilings, fireplaces, exterior siding, and porches will be preserved and restored. The Children’s Center is expected to be completed in the spring of 2020.

“The University is committed to providing our faculty and staff with first-rate childcare services. We are excited to see this wonderful and unique property restored and renovated to accommodate more children and improve our offerings,” said Walt Meissner, associate vice president for operations at Boston University. 

The project team members for the Children’s Center project include:

• Owner: Boston University
• Owner’s Representative: Stantec
• Construction Manager: Kaplan Construction
• Architect/Landscape Architect: studioMLA Architects
• Structural Engineer: Foley Buhl Roberts & Associates, Inc.
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Engineer: Garcia Galuska Desousa Consulting Engineers
• Civil Engineer: Nitsch Engineering

On Babcock Street, Kaplan is performing exterior and interior renovations to BU’s Case Athletic Center. Kaplan is installing a new entry staircase and ramp with an overhead canopy as well as new landscaping, site work, and the replacement of 6,500 SF of sidewalk. Interior updates include new finishes such as ceilings, flooring, and lighting, and a full upgrade to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Included in the renovation is a new ticketing office and lobby bathrooms. Kaplan will also be overseeing upgrades to a second entrance and upgrading finishes in the lobby. The project is slated to be complete this fall.

The project team members for the Case Athletic Center project include:

• Owner: Boston University
• Construction Manager: Kaplan Construction
• Architect: Perkins+Will
• Structural Engineer: LeMessurier
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection: Cosentini Associates
• Civil Engineer: Nitsch Engineering
• Landscape Architect: Studio 2112

About Kaplan Construction

Kaplan Construction is a WBE general contractor and construction management company that provides comprehensive building programs including preconstruction planning, construction management, design-build services, and general construction for commercial, healthcare, multi-family, worship, and institutional clients. Serving Greater Boston since 1976, Kaplan is dedicated to building trusted, long-lasting relationships with its staff and clients based on professional teamwork, personal service, and quality craftsmanship. The company’s proactive approach features lean building techniques and integrated project delivery (IPD) that often realize substantial cost savings and earlier completion dates for its clients, while its dedication to safety far surpasses industry standards. Kaplan has earned its reputation for excellent customer service and superb workmanship, and the company’s highly successful projects have garnered a long list of industry awards and repeat clients. For more information, please visit www.kaplanconstructs.com.