Penn State University
Electro-Optics
Electro-Optics Center
The Pennsylvania State University
Applied Research Laboratory
Jendoco Construction Corporation acting as the
Contractor,
Construction
Manager
and
Developer, was awarded this project on a
design-build, lease basis.
A large field
(approximately 30) initial teams responded to
The Pennsylvania State University’s request for
proposal. After several phases of submissions
and presentations, Jendoco Construction was
selected.
This state-of-the-art Electro-Optics lab and
office building is approximately 45,000 square
feet total with the ability to expand to 90,000
square feet.
It is equipped with large
mechanical
and
electrical
systems
to
accommodate the laser/optic labs which are
used to develop systems for the Department of
Defense.
Extensive coordination of the various trades was
required to insure proper sizing, location, and
maintaining clear height of the mechanical /
electrical / plumbing services. These included
chilled water piping, jacketed nitrogen piping,
sanitary piping, domestic water, compressed air
piping, venting, supply and return ductwork,
electrical bus duct and large electrical service
runs from the main 4,000 AMP switchgear.
The building was occupied in January 2005.