Beloit College LeJeune Steel is delighted to once again partner with J.H. Findorff & Sons Construction for a new 106,000 square foot addition to Beloit College located in Beloit, Wisconsin. The Center for the Sciences project, will house interdisciplinary studies such as neuroscience and behavior, microbiology and molecular genetics, and environmental studies at Beloit College.
The facility will maximize sustainable construction techniques and be built to meet LEED certification standards. LeJeune will have a significant function in obtaining the certification by, providing over 950 tons of recycled steel for the project. The four story, steel braced structure will deliver in June and July.
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LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created to define “green building” by establishing a common standard of measurement; promoting integrated, whole-building design practices; recognizing environmental leadership in the building industry and raising consumer awareness of green building benefits. LEED Certification examines a facility's sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Beloit CollegeThe building features a three level skewed walkway bridge, with W14x283 stringers. Curtain wall supports will be HSS vertical frames. Plus a mechanical screen wall with rolled beams and tubes.
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