West Virginia University at Parkersburg Downtown Center entrance West Virginia University at Parkersburg Downtown Center entrance

WVUP Downtown Center

Pickering Associates assisted West Virginia University with the phased renovations of their new Downtown Center. The building was a 1930s era utilitarian commercial property in the heart of Downtown Parkersburg. Each phase was performed as the university received the grants and funding required. The first phase of design entailed the facade renovation. Pickering Associates was able to provide the client with 3D renderings in order to effectively communicate the design and for use in securing grant funding. The second phase replaced the decades old electrical services to the building which allows the college to have adequate service for their new learning environments.

PROJECT DETAILS
    • Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
    • Type: Renovation
    • Size: 80,000 SF
    • Contractor: Empire Builders, Inc., Murray Sheet Metal Company, Inc.
Project Services
    • Architecture
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Structural Engineering
    • Plumbing
    • Construction Management

Pickering Associates assisted WVU-Parkersburg with the phased renovations a 1930’s era building into their new Downtown Center.

Pickering Associates provided design and engineering to install a new 1200A, 480V electrical service and electrical distribution system in the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Downtown Facility. The project included a new main distribution panel and subpanels throughout the building for future building loads.
In order to fully upgrade the electrical systems, the project entailed the complete demolition and removal of the existing electrical distribution systems and service entrances.

A new service entrance, main distribution panel and associated distribution panel board were also required. A scope change was implemented to add Architect and Project Management Services to the project.
Other projects completed by Pickering Associates at this facility included a new elevator and control room, replacement of the roof, window replacement, demolition, and abatement.