PROJECT SPOTLIGHT – EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY SCIENCE BUILDING

September 2017 – Phase II of the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Science Center located in Richmond, KY officially opened last month and has become the largest facility of its type on any campus in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Much of the exterior envelop for phase II of the project was installed by Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal (KRSM) and included 30,000 square feet of SBS roofing, 2,500 square feet of vegetative roofing and more than 36,000 square feet of zinc wall panels.

The zinc wall panels for phase II of the building were selected to seamlessly integrate both phases. Another advantage of the high-end panels was the efficient manner in which they were able to be installed. The project began in 2014 and is currently pending LEED Gold.

KRSM Estimator Benson Phillips had just started as an estimator and was still learning when he first took on this project. “This was the largest project with the biggest scope I had ever bid on up to that point in my career, and I won” said Benson, “Seeing all of the different material used and the various application techniques was interesting. I have yet to see rock wool applied the same way on another building”.

Like every project, KRSM puts safety first and successfully completed the job without any issues. “The foreman, Rick Williams and his crew worked very hard to ensure that this project was completed safely and efficiently” said KRSM Project Manager Joe Minor.

Thank you to all KRSM employees who contributed to this successful project. Keep up the excellent work!