Fem Care Renovation | Tradeline, Inc.

The 165,000-sf renovation included an open two-story skylighted "town square" with an open stair. The concept was reinforced with team collaboration rooms, conference space, a convenience store, library, and a leadership workstation zone. Promotion of interaction is evident throughout including primary circulation expanded to accommodate team displays showing goals, progress, and opportunities.

Labs were changed from individual two-person labs to more open clusters.

Capacity is 450, using 100,000 sf.

BHDP provided fill architectural service from feasibility study of options through start-up. All P&G goals for the space and project were exceeded.

Main mechanical and electrical runs were changed. Electrical capacity was increased. Sprinklers were relocated for function and ceiling fit. Alarms were added per code. ADA upgrades were included throughout. All remodeling was on the floor with few changes to central mechanical and electrical equipment.

Space standards were developed in the programming phase of the project. They were derived from P&G global standards using 8¢ x 8¢ workstations.

Carpeting was premium commercial tile, partitions were drywall, new and reused doors and hardware were used; furniture was modular. New high-end ergonomic chairs were provided. Lighting was new throughout. New interior glass and glazing was prominent. New attractive and functional coating was provided throughout.

Project Information

Building Owner:

The Procter & Gamble Company

Owner Contact:

Robert Wipperman, Associate Director, Corporate Facilities Engineering

Building Location:

Cincinnati, OH UNITED STATES

Project Type:

Renovation

Principal Building Function:

Feminine Care Product Development

Project Delivery Method:

Construction Management

Project Timeline

Sep 1998	Planning Start
Apr 1999	Design Start
Aug 1999	Construction Start
Sep 2000	Completion
Last known status: Completed

Project Cost:

$11,000,000

Construction Cost:

$8,478,000

Cost Per Sq. Ft:

$51

About These Cost Figures

Building Information

Project Includes:

Conference Room
Laboratory: R&D
Library
Office: Administrative
Office: Researcher
Retail
Support

Total GSF:

165,000

Total NSF:

99,000

Efficiency:

60%

Building Population:

451

People Density:

366 gsf/person

Building Services:

Conventional M&E, fire protection, voice and data communications

Office Size:

12' x 16' NSF

Power Req:

Maintained existing central services

HVAC Req:

Maintained existing central services

Laboratory Parameters

Lab Module:

11' x 22'

Project Team

Architect

BHDP Architecture

Builder

Hunt Construction Group

Profile Created 04/18/2002

Last Updated 04/04/2006

About the Reported Cost Figures

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Further, costs are not comparable on any kind of detailed standard costing model. Hence, it is possible for the cost of one building to include a steam boiler, while the cost of a comparable building might not include the boiler, if steam is being supplied from an already existing campus grid. Or, in another case, a building might include excess boiler capacity to supply steam to another building. Some submittals include fees or unusual site improvements as part of the construction costs, which others do not.