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The College of Saint Rose Massry Center for the Arts LEED Gold

Nixon Peabody LLP LEED Silver

30 State Farm Place LEED Certified

Empire State College Distance Learning Center LEED Silver Intended

Schodack Central School District Castleton Elementary School, Castleton, NY

Sano-Rubin was awarded the General Construction contract for the Schodack Central School District’s new addition to Castleton Elementary School, built in 1927.  The new two-story addition houses 24 new classrooms, gymnasium with basketball court, larger media center, cafeteria, entrance lobby situated for efficient security, elevator, Math and Reading support rooms. 

Brunswick Central School District Troy, NY

This $10.1 million project consisted of renovating and refurbishing Tamarac Elementary School, Parker School, Tamarac Middle and High Schools, the Bus Garage and Field Storage Building.  The project commenced July 2007 and was completed on time in December 2008.  The architect for the project was CS Arch, PC.  Work included items such as traffic and parking reconfiguration, signage, demolition and replacement of storage building, main entrance canopy, roofing work, window replacement, floor refinishing and refurbishing, door and hardware replacement, asbestos abatement, improved lighting, security and fire safety system improvements and updated heating and electrical systems.

Albany City School District Hackett Middle School-Phase II Albany, NY

Sano-Rubin was the general contractor for the Albany City School District’s renovation of the Hackett Middle School Phase II, which began June 2006.  The building was vacated during the renovation. For the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years, students attended classes at the former Philip Schuyler Elementary School.

Phase II included extensive renovations to all five floors to accommodate up to 650 students in grades 6-8 and divide those students into teams of 100-115 students each. Academic wings were organized around core classes such as English, social studies, and math. Classrooms for technology, art, and music are shared among the teams.  The building was designed so that sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are separated by floor or wing. In addition, each wing includes administrative offices for student oversight and assistance. Boys and girls restrooms were also added to each floor. Each wing has six classrooms, four for general instruction, one for special education, and one for science.

The renovations included:  

.           28 general instruction classrooms

.           6 Special Education classrooms

.           6 science rooms with prep space

.           1 family and consumer science room, 1 technology classroom

.           1 choral room with practice area, 1 band room with practice area

.           2 art rooms with kiln and storage, 2 new stair towers & new elevator

.           Renovated library/media center on the ground floor

.           Gymnasium, Swimming pool and renovated locker rooms

.           Renovated auditorium (preserved historic features, renovated seating)

.           New cafeteria and kitchen on lowest level

.           Expanded and renovated administrative support areas and nurse's suite

.           Faculty work areas

Infrastructural improvements:

.          Upgraded heating, ventilation, & electrical systems with neww lighting throughout

.           Improved fire protection and security and new PA system

.           Computers and laptop stations with Internet access in every classroom

.           Air conditioning throughout the building

.           Full handicapped accessibility, new sidewalks & landscaping

.           New suspended acoustical ceilings and renovated corridors

.           Replacement or restoration of exterior masonry, roofing, doors, and windows

Sano-Rubin was the general contractor for the 13,000 sf renovation of the 10^th floor at 677 Broadway for the Nixon Peabody law firm.  What made this project challenging, was a computer room located at the core of the space that was under contract with the former tenant.  Demolition of the computer room could not occur until the tenant's lease expired.  This created a compressed schedule for occupancy.

The newly renovated space includes designer light fixtures and high-end architectural millwork at the reception area, conference rooms and secretarial stations.

The project received a LEED (Leadership in Energy  and Environmental Design) “Silver” rating from the USGBC, exceeding the initial Certified goal.

Green Tech Charter High School Albany, NY

Sano-Rubin Construction Co., Inc. was hired as the Construction Manager for the Brighter Choice Foundation's new high school located off Northern Boulevard, across the street from the KIPP Tech Valley Charter School.

Construction began on this new two-story, 43,000 square foot school in June 2007 and was completed on scheduled for July 2008, in time for the start of the 2008/2009 school year.  The building houses 10 classrooms, 4 science classrooms, administrative offices, guidance and resource offices, cafeteria and gymnasium.  

Albany Community Charter School Albany, NY

The Albany Community Charter School is a new 36,500 square foot elementary school located on Krank Street in Albany.  The building consists of 15 classrooms, 3 special education rooms, administrative offices, media center, cafeteria and gymnasium.  It is our fifth project for the Brighter Choice Foundation and coincided with the construction of the Green Tech High School.   Both schools were completed on time for the 2008/2009 school year.

Ellis Hospital Pharmacy Renovation Schenectady, NY

This project consisted of the complete renovation of the 8,000 square foot pharmacy.  It required six phases to replace the HVAC system due to the pharmacy being in operation 24/7.  The new spaces created during the renovation include: chemotherapy room, clean rooms, anti-room, gowning, compound preparation, packaging rooms, staff offices and supply rooms.

Albany Law School Moot Court & Administrative Office Renovation Albany, NY

As general contractor, Sano-Rubin, completed renovations to the moot courtroom, Admissions and Business Office.  The courtroom renovations included new audio-visual system, new lighting and window shade coordinated dimming controls, new seating and architectural sound control work.  The Admission Office was completely refurbished with new finishes, casework and lighting as was the Business Office.

Congregation Ohav Shalom Sanctuary & Social Hall Renovations Albany, NY

As Construction Manager, Sano-Rubin supervised the renovation of the Sanctuary and Social Hall.  This work included renovations to the lobby, chapel, conference room, men's toilet room and complete replacement of the boiler.  Two skylights were added at the lobby and chapel plus a new entrance vestibule was created.  The construction began mid-January 2007 and was substantially completed by the end of May 2008.  Harris A. Sanders, Architects were the project architect.