Nason Awarded Philadelphia University Design-Build Project

New SEED Center for research and education in design, construction and energy sectors

Philadelphia, PA, May 12, 2010: Nason Construction was recently awarded a design-build contract for renovations to Philadelphia University’s Center for Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Design (SEED).

The SEED Center will serve Philadelphia University’s architecture, sustainable design, construction management, interior design and real estate development graduate programs. The building transformation will accommodate studio space, labs, classrooms, seminar rooms, graduate space, materials libraries, workshops and offices. All mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems will be upgraded.

Spiezle Architectural Group is leading the design process of the 14,400 s.f. fast-track project which will be LEED Silver certified when complete. The entire project is expected to take 5 months for design and construction, opening its doors in time for the 2010-2011 academic year.

“Nason Construction is excited to be working again with Philadelphia University,” said CEO, Thomas W. Nason, II. “We have collaborated together on a number of projects for well over 20 years, including construction of Philadelphia University’s Paul J. Gutman Library. We look forward to successful completion of the SEED center which will support a nationally recognized educational program and are thankful for the great relationship we have with Philadelphia University”.