Goodell Hall Renovation, University of Massachusetts–Amherst

Main Campus Building Gets a Major Renovation Providing a Centralized Space for Student Support and Activities

Goodell Hall is comprised of two parts: an original 3-story 34,323 GSF building constructed in 1934 and a 6-story, 95,442 GSF addition constructed in 1957.

The Goodell Hall renovation project located on the UMass – Amherst main campus includes alterations throughout all levels. The scope of work incorporates alterations to provide new offices, classrooms, break-out and lounge spaces. The existing stacks located at levels 4-6 were infilled at each level.

The scope of work throughout work areas consists of alterations to interior partitions, interior finish upgrades, millwork and furniture replacement, equipment upgrades, flooring and ceiling replacement, and alterations to the existing MEP and fire protection systems.

Project Highlights

• Comprehensive Interior Renovation: The Goodell Hall project included extensive alterations for new offices, classrooms, and lounge spaces.
• M/E/P and FP Upgrades: Upgrades to all M/E/P and fire protection systems.
• Occupied Campus Construction: Construction in a busy, occupied campus area with high pedestrian traffic, requiring close communication and careful planning to minimize disruption.
• Use of Advanced Technology in Preconstruction: Laser scanning of M/E/P spaces during preconstruction to sequence new and existing building systems, demonstrating the use of advanced technology to ensure efficient and effective renovations.