News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 20, 2012
Wayne J. Griffin Electric completes electrical installation at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. completed the electrical installation work at the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School.
The 403,000 s/f high school recently underwent a gut-renovation and modernization, which consisted of the addition of technologically-advanced classrooms, an updated library and new food court, as well as, a new arts building for the institution's nationally-recognized theater arts program.
Griffin Electric was responsible for the installation of new lighting, lighting controls, and power within the facility, plus systems for fire alarm, sound/paging and lightning protection. Additionally, the Griffin team installed a generator, telecommunications and distribution equipment, as well as, photovoltaic panels on-site.
Consigli Construction Co., Inc., in joint venture with J&J Contractors, Inc. served as the project's general contractor, while HMFH Architects, Inc. was the architect, and TMP Consulting Engineers, the electrical engineer.
The project is expecting a LEED Silver certification.
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