Next up for EMU: Renovation of Pray-Harrold

Friday, January 23, 2009 | Source: Concentrate
Eastern Michigan University is ready to start tackling the next major renovation project now that work is underway on the Mark Jefferson Building.

The next project, planned to begin about a year, is the Pray-Harrold Building. EMU wants to spend $42 million renovating the structure, replacing the electrical and mechanical systems, which are original to the 1969 structure.

"We want to improve the energy efficiency," says Scott Storrar, director of facilities, plants and construction for Eastern Michigan University.

The university also wants to make the building more compliant with the American Disabilities Act. Furthermore, it is planning to make the 237,000-square-foot structure more sustainable, pursuing LEED certification.

University officials are still in the design phase. In fact the university hasn't even deciden on an architect for the renovation yet. However, many of these decisions are set to be made early next year.

Source: Scott Storrar, director of facilities, plants and construction for Eastern Michigan University
Writer: Jon Zemke
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