EW Howell Construction Group is proud to announce the transformation of the B725 facility, formally known as the National Synchrotron Light Source facility, into the new BNL Scientific Data and Computing Center (SDCC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

This project consisted of the repurposing he National Synchrotron Light Source facility for use as a new scientific computing facility with associated support space and required infrastructure. The objective of the Core Facility Revitalization project is to provide newly renovated and modern computing facilities, offices and support functions within the existing B725 facility.

Work on this project included new modern and reliable power and cooling infrastructure which was provided with capabilities for expansion and incremental growth. Robust backup capabilities were provided for both power and cooling. Strategies were incorporated which provide for efficient data center configurations and accommodate BNL’s needs for future flexibility. Existing life-safety systems was upgraded and select exterior building system repair and replacements (roof, windows, etc.)

Construction of this facility was performed in two phases. Phase I: “Pre-construction services”, which was performed during the design and construction sub-tier proposal period. Phase II: “Construction services” which included all tasks performed for the execution of the conventional construction scope of work.

This 59,000-square-foot facility will host experiments across the U.S. and globally. We are proud to be a part of Brookhaven National Laboratory’s success story. As a General Contractor, we have a long history of working closely with the lab on numerous projects. Our experience and commitment to the project along with our partnership with BNL contributed to the success of the transformation.

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