Originally constructed in 1957, the UMass Amherst Student Union Building underwent a revitalization project lead by Shepley Bulfinch. The renovation and expansion transformed the facility into a modern hub of student activity and interaction containing a variety of student organization offices, a cafeteria, a double-height ballroom, and student commercial enterprises.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant on the project and developed a detailed code approach documenting compliance with the local building and fire codes and reviewed architectural plans for code compliance. At the center of the code approach was an alternative compliance approach to allow for additional floor area in the existing building as well as a State Plumbing Code Variance received for the use of gang restrooms consisting of gender-neutral water closets and shared lavatories. Code Red Consultants also assisted in the development of a unique vertical opening approach consisting of a series of two-story vertical openings separated by movable fire shutters to provide interconnection between three floors while maintaining compliance with the 9th Edition of 780 CMR.