Optimized Planning to Overcome Obstacles
A critical schedule that could not be missed was continuously challenged by considerable weather delays. Project complexity was further compounded by the need to keep building tenants IBM and PA Life Science working during construction, even as the building’s exterior was completely removed and replaced. Penntex leveraged their ProCore online construction management solution and continuous open lines of communication to keep the project on-track, delivering, on time, on budget and keeping both tenants up and running for “business as usual” throughout construction.
Total Renovation and State-of-the-Art Upgrades
Inside and out, 650 Swedesford Road featured custom enhancements including:
- The building was reclad with an exterior skin consisting of 6” stud walls, dense glass, a rain screen, “Dri Design” metal panels and a glazed window system.
- 27,000 square-foot tenant fit-up on the 4th floor incorporating a complete “state-of-the-art” open space layout for the Liberty Property Trust (now Prologis) headquarters.
- New spaces throughout the building including a new lobby, café, fitness room, bathrooms and custom tenant spaces.
- State-of-the-art HVAC system, upgraded electrical service and site improvements to accommodate today’s rigorous storm water management requirements.
A LEED Certified Project
Throughout the project, the Penntex team worked closely with LEED partners Design Management Services to coordinate all aspects of design and construction to achieve a LEED Silver designation.
