Shapiro Library and Learning Commons
Location
Manchester
Market
Services
Project Value
$18M
Photo Credits
Chuck Choi
Overview
This $18 million, three-story, 50,000-SF learning commons creates a center of learning to meet the needs of today’s students and their collaborative, social learning style and conveniently provides more services in one location. In addition to housing library services, the learning commons also includes an IT help desk, learning and faculty centers, instructional support, a café, and a media production suite. The facility is built in close proximity to the dining hall and allows for the creation of a new campus green.
PMA Role
PMA provided owner’s project management services during the construction phase of the project. In addition, PMA reviewed construction manager at-risk contract documents to identify areas of exposure and risk to the owner and proposed revisions to contract documents as needed.
