M/E Engineering has focused considerable resources to the College and University markets.  In its tenure with higher education design, M/E Engineering has provided a diverse range of services from dormitory design, application specific classroom design, laboratory and clean space design.

Our cliental range from State and Private Universities, small student populations and large, liberal arts to high-tech research and laboratory buildings.  In each case, M/E Engineering has provided our clients with highly constructible designs, which meet their specific needs for both performance and budget.  The following are examples of our College and University portfolio:

Cornell University - Emerson Hall - Plant Genomics Research Laboratory Spaces, Ithaca, NY

• Renovation of 28,000 SF of Cornell University's Emerson Hall into high-tech laboratory spaces for Plant Genomics Research.  The design consisted of data, telecommunications, fourteen fume hoods, two mass spectrometers, four autoclaves, dark room and research support spaces. 
• Building Commissioning was performed to document and verify system performance in accordance with the plans and specifications and design intent.
• A wind wake analysis was performed to ensure efficient discharge from respective HVAC system did not have adverse affects on the Campus.

Cornell University - HVAC Studies and Systems Retrofits, Ithaca, NY

• A complete examination of eight unique laboratory buildings comprising over one million square feet of space.  These measures include changes to the specific operation and control of the laboratory air handling systems and to the associated fume hoods and temperature controls.  Matching the actual occupancy of the building spaces to the operation of the lighting and air handling systems was an essential part of the recommended energy savings measures.  The resulting economic paybacks were used for prioritization.  The recommended energy savings measures will result in annual utility cost savings of 12% to 40% of the various buildings.  A firm understanding of laboratory function and operation were critical to insure proposed improvement measures did not jeopardize occupant safety.
• These eight buildings represent the first of three phases encompassing a total of twenty-five buildings containing laboratory and research functions.

Cornell University - Energy Conservation Initiative - Phase III - Anabel Taylor - Study, Ithaca, NY
Energy Conservation Initiative for 13 Buildings at Cornell University.

Cornell University - Mann Library Renovation
Ithaca, NY

• Renovation to approximately 150,000 Square Foot Mann Library on the Cornell University Campus in Ithaca, New York.  Project includes complete replacement of the HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and electrical systems for the facility.
• Two floors of laboratory space and research space.
• Four floors of Library and Archival Storage.
• Special collection area with independent temperature and humidity control.
• Wind wake analysis the effluent discharge from the building.
• Four-story atrium with smoke evacuation control.

Cornell University - Martha Van Rensselaer Building, Ithaca, NY

This four-story 35,000 square foot addition was constructed to connect the 1930 Building to the North Wing Building and provide Cornel University with a single facility to house its College of Human Ecology.  The Laboratory/Science Addition includes a metabolic research lab, Cardiac-Lab, Body Composition Lab, Blood Labs, various wet labs, office space and classrooms.  M/E Engineering, P.C. worked in conjunction with an environmental impact consultant to perform a wind wake analysis for determining exhaust impact to adjacent structures.  The Project also included a complete Kitchen for Dietary Control of Test Patients.  Building Commissioning was performed to document and verify system performance in accordance with the plans and specifications and design intent.

Clarkson University - Engineering College Relocation, Potsdam, NY

• New Engineering/Computer Service Lab Facility.
• Energy control and safety interlock for lab hoods.
• Concrete curing specialty lab.
• Cooperative educational process with Technology Department.
  

Fredonia State University College - Maytum Hall Satellite Boiler (SUNY), Fredonia, NY

Replacement of two existing 400 ton absorption chillers with new centrifugal chillers, and design of Satellite Boiler System serving Maytum, Rockefeller and Reed Library Facilities.

Fredonia State University College - Rockefeller Hall (SUNY), Fredonia, NY

HVAC, plumbing and electrical modifications to existing Arts Building.  Electrical modifications include theater dimming system, house and walkway lighting systems.

Genesee Community College - Conable Technology Building, Batavia, NY

A new 40,000 SF building for interactive and remote learning classrooms.  The building includes a TV Studio and Student Computer Centers.  A new central utility plant was constructed for the Conable Building and sized for future campus expansion.

• Expansion of fiber backbone, data network, telephone and video distribution system.
• EIA/TIA-607A network grounding system.
• Horizontal CAT6 and fiber to the desktop.

Hobart & William Smith Colleges - New Dormitories, Geneva, NY

Two 28,000 SF, 90 Bed, 4-Story, New Student Housing Complex will include coffee café, resident apartment, game room and exercise rooms on the first floors.  Upper floors include single and double occupancy sleeping quarters with common toilet/shower facilities.  Buildings to be environmentally controlled through central plant heating and cooling systems.  Electrical systems include access control, cable TV and I.T. wireless and CAT6 wired systems.

Hobart & William Smith College, Sprinkler Master Plan, Geneva, NY

Ithaca College - James J. Whalen Center for Music, Ithaca, NY

Design of the 69,000 SF Center for Music included a 30 sound isolated studios, a 250-seat recital hall designed primarily for solo and chamber music recitals, a large choral rehearsal room, large instrumental rehearsal room and a recording studio, two recording control rooms, an electroacoustic music suite, music education resource center which, includes a large multipurpose room, an attached observation room, and a large storage room and three conference rooms, a bridge connecting Ford Hall directly to the music holds of the Ithaca College Library, a redesign of the Front and West Entrances that eliminated obstructions to the disabled, and a computer classroom. 

Jamestown Community College, Olean, NY

New campus established in Olean with new building for Science and Allied Health, Computer Technologies and Student Services/Administration.  Also converted existing building to classroom functions.

• Campus central plant to distribute high temperature hot water and a campus electric grid with emergency power backup.
• Campus wide integrated security system with CCTV, light box emergency phones and card-service access.
• One of earliest applications of web-based digital control for remote campus by a Community College; utilized for utility, security and data.
• New campus wide tel/data fiber backbone and integrated connectively to Jamestown Campus.
• Pioneer use of a phone system using voice over IP format, now readily used.

Keuka College - Ball Hall, Penn Yan, NY

Engineering design and construction phase services for renovation of an existing 50,000 square foot office and college dorm building.  Renovations to the four story, circa 1890 building consists of upgrading office and dorm spaces to provide modern services, providing all new plumbing facilities and HVAC system upgrades including providing central chilled water air conditioning to all spaces.  HVAC upgrades are being performed under an energy service contract.

Monroe Community College - Cogeneration Plant, Rochester, NY

Design of a 4160 volt, 5400 KW Cogeneration Plant to serve the Monroe Community College electric load in parallel with Rochester Gas & Electric.  Hot water heating rejection is used to serve the campus domestic hot water load, the 2,400 gpm central hot water system and a 350 ton absorption chiller.  In addition three (3) 350 H.P. hot water boilers were added to eliminate the one mile long steam line from Iola.

Monroe Community College - Master Plan - Renovations, Rochester, NY

Monroe Community College - Applied Technology Center, Rochester, NY

Morrisville State University College - Auto Tech Center (SUNY), Morrisville, NY

Auto Tech Center (52,000 SF) which included HVAC, electrical, telephone/data and plumbing to six independent auto labs, including specialized exhaust systems for vehicles, painting, dynamometer and electrical labs.

Onondaga Community College - Gordon Student Center Renovation, Syracuse, NY

Addition and Renovations to the Onondaga Community College Gordon Student Center, to create a “one-stop” service experience for students.  The building includes a Welcome Center, Assessment Center, Call Center, Bursar, Financial Aid, Registrar, Testing, Counseling, Center for Academic Achievement, Parking Office and a large Multipurpose Space for gatherings of up to 200 people.

Rochester Institute of Technology - B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS), Rochester, NY

New 126,500 SF Facility for the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS) at the Rochester Institute of Technology.  This Facility houses the Computer Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering Program.

Rochester Institute of Technology - Central Plant, Rochester, NY

Rochester Institute of Technology - College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Building, Rochester, NY

A new 50,000 Square Foot College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST).  Building houses the Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology and Information Technology Departments.  Also performed Control Revisions and Commissioning.

Rochester Institute of Technology - Kate Gleason College of Engineering - Building Addition and Renovations, Rochester, NY

Renovation and Addition to the 135,000 sq. ft. James E. Gleason Building at Rochester Institute of Technology for the Colleges of Engineering and Applied Science and Technology.  Project entailed complete upgrade of the mechanical/electrical systems to provide air conditioning for the entire facility and modernization of the lab spaces.  The Addition included an Auditorium, lab spaces and offices.  This is an 18 month construction schedule which involves year round construction while the Facility is occupied.

Rochester Institute of Technology Engineering College Building 9 Renovations, Rochester, NY

$9M Renovation and Addition to the 135,000 sq. ft. James E. Gleason Building at Rochester Institute of Technology for the Colleges of Engineering and Applied Science and Technology.  Project entailed complete upgrade of the mechanical/electrical systems to provide air conditioning for the entire facility and modernization of the lab spaces.  The Addition included an Auditorium, lab spaces and offices.  This is an 18 month construction schedule which involves year round construction while the Facility is occupied.

St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY

• Dorsey Hall Renovation - H/P/E/FP 17,000 SF Addition to the Third Floor to Dorsey Hall.  Dorsey Hall houses upper-class students. It is set up with individual double rooms. Each room possesses its own bathroom and also has climate control (AC).  Dorsey Hall consists of two wings, North and East, and each wing has three floors.
• Academic Corridor - The Science Building renovation included new chemistry labs, renovation of biology labs, NMR lab, a chemical storage addition and general renovations to the lab support spaces, offices and classrooms.
• Basil/Gateway  - Conferencing Center, Cyber Cafe, TV studio, technology playpen.
• Buffalo Bills Locker Room - Design of a new Artificial Turf Stadium with site lighting, Locker Room, Team Room, Therapy area and Weight Room Facility to be used as the Buffalo Bills Training Camp.
• Kearney Hall - Replacement of air handling units and design of new central chiller and boiler system for Kearney Hall.
• Student Life Center - Renovation of existing Student Life Center including a team Locker Room addition and Soccer Stadium.

Syracuse University - Manley Fieldhouse - Team Wing and Public Wing, Syracuse, NY

Mechanical and electrical design for the renovation of 20,000 Square Feet in the existing Manley Field house at Syracuse University.  Design for a new 45,000 SF Coaches Wing Addition and Team Wing renovations at Manley Field House.

Tompkins Cortland Community College - Athletic Field House, Dryden, NY

98,000 SF Athletic Facility consisting of gym, field house, weight rooms, dance studios and wresting rooms and high tech distance learning classrooms.  Project is currently under design and construction is estimated to be completed in August, 2006.

University at Buffalo, South Campus - Center for Single Molecule Biophysics (SUNY), Buffalo, NY

19,000 SF renovation to existing South Campus space in Cary Hall.  Project included conversion of existing constant volume HVAC system to VAV type systems, tracking fume hood exhaust system, electrical distribution for normal, emergency and clean power, security, fire protection and plumbing systems.

University of Rochester - Biomedical Engineering Optics Building, Rochester, NY

University of Rochester LLE Omega Upgrade DDL Fusion Facility, Rochester, NY

University of Rochester - Laser Lab for Energetics - EP Laboratory, Geneva, NY

82,500 SF Total for Laser Laboratory Facility Studies.  17,000 SF Class 1000 laser bay controlled to ±1/20F over the entire 25 ft. height.  5,300 SF Class 1000 target bay (40 ft. high) control to ±1/20F and ±5% RH.  2,300 SF Class 1000 optics assembly lab with Class 100 spaces.  Central vacuum system for spatial filters with 4 in. to 12 in. stainless steel vacuum piping.  80 gpm, 18 Mohm DI water system.  New central chilled water plant, steam boiler system, 80 psi nitrogen, compressed air, 230 psi helium, glycol cooling loop and access control.  New 900 KW Emergency Generator.

Upstate Medical University - New Academic Building (SUNY), Syracuse, NY

Proposed new Academic Building to house classrooms, office and state of the art examination rooms with remote view capabilities.