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Carpenters Union Training Center

Georgetown, Delaware

Brandywine Contractors Inc. combined state-of-the-art materials and a green initiative objective with a design that fits the existing community and surrounding area, while showcasing the craftsmanship and expertise of the regions union carpenters.

BCI Services:

  • New Construction
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center
  • Carpenters Union Training Center

LEED INITIATIVE

  • LEED Silver Certification
  • FSC-certified lumber
  • Geo-thermal mechanical system, including 14 geo-thermal wells, 50 kW rooftop-mounted renewable energy photovoltaic array
  • Insulated exterior wall
  • Insulated roof panel system

NEW CONSTRUCTION

  • 26,000 square foot facility
  • State-of-the-art training area
  • 60’0 high shop ceilings for scaffold training, welding booths, classrooms, teaching resources, library, equipment housing
  • Conference room
  • Council officer office areas
  • Work spaces
  • Kitchen areas
  • Classrooms

CONTRACTOR COORDINATION

  • Representative included BCI, Carpenters Regional Council, architectural firm Tevebaugh Associates, engineering firm Pennoni Associates
  • Total 20 trade contractors

DESIGN PARTNERSHIP

  • Partnered with Metropolitan Regional Council of Philadelphia & Vicinity of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
  • Crafstmanship showcase
  • Timber framing
  • Wood trusses
  • Wood windows
  • Interior wood trim
  • Alucabond panels