Code Red Consultants
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Experience: Market: Corporate

Arranta Bio Headquarters

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant for Arranta Bio’s new 80,000 square foot Headquarters and cGMP Manufacturing facility at 650 Pleasant Street in Watertown, MA. Featuring a mix of R&D lab, office, cGMP manufacturing, and warehouse spaces, the project included a total renovation to the existing building on each of the existing two floors. Code Red Consultants consulted to TRIA and DPS Group (architects) to review existing conditions in the building and prepare a code analysis that identified retroactive upgrades triggered in the existing building based on the proposed scope of work. Additionally, Code Red Consultants assisted in developing a control area strategy in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building code based on the presence of regulated chemicals utilized in the laboratory spaces within the building.

Location

Watertown, Mass.

Size

80,000 SF

Completion

2020

Photography Credit

DCBeane

Arranta Bio Headquarters

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant for Arranta Bio’s new 80,000 square foot Headquarters and cGMP Manufacturing facility at 650 Pleasant Street in Watertown, MA. Featuring a mix of R&D lab, office, cGMP manufacturing, and warehouse spaces, the project included a total renovation to the existing building on each of the existing two floors. Code Red Consultants consulted to TRIA and DPS Group (architects) to review existing conditions in the building and prepare a code analysis that identified retroactive upgrades triggered in the existing building based on the proposed scope of work. Additionally, Code Red Consultants assisted in developing a control area strategy in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building code based on the presence of regulated chemicals utilized in the laboratory spaces within the building.

Fitchburg City Hall

Fitchburg City Hall was originally built in 1853 and saw a large addition in 1879 to expand to meet existing needs. While they were some renovations done throughout the years, it wasn’t until 2020 that the structure was completely stripped down to the framework and rebuilt in a modernized fashion. Code Red Consultants assisted Icon Architecture to bring their 21st century design to fruition by assisting the team in navigating the code paths for a safe building incorporating today’s architectural goals. Existing floors were opened to provide a grand entry and to provide light and communication throughout the circulation paths and working spaces. Adequate separations and staggered double height spaces were coordinated to maintain fire safety in the historic structure.

As part of the extensive interior work, floors were redesigned and installed to align differing heights allowing for easier and more accessible navigation through the civic building. New town administration spaces were created throughout allowing for more efficient town services. Building accessibility was vastly improved via the new front ramped entryway and front elevator. Exterior facade improvements, and site work rounded out the design to make the Fitchburg City Hall stand out as a modern municipal building with a historic feel.

Location

Fitchburg, Mass.

Cost

$23 million

Completion

2020

Photography Credit

Nighttime Front View: Trent Bell Photography

Aerials & Daytime Ground View: Mary Delaney, City of Fitchburg

Fitchburg City Hall

Fitchburg City Hall was originally built in 1853 and saw a large addition in 1879 to expand to meet existing needs. While they were some renovations done throughout the years, it wasn’t until 2020 that the structure was completely stripped down to the framework and rebuilt in a modernized fashion. Code Red Consultants assisted Icon Architecture to bring their 21st century design to fruition by assisting the team in navigating the code paths for a safe building incorporating today’s architectural goals. Existing floors were opened to provide a grand entry and to provide light and communication throughout the circulation paths and working spaces. Adequate separations and staggered double height spaces were coordinated to maintain fire safety in the historic structure.

As part of the extensive interior work, floors were redesigned and installed to align differing heights allowing for easier and more accessible navigation through the civic building. New town administration spaces were created throughout allowing for more efficient town services. Building accessibility was vastly improved via the new front ramped entryway and front elevator. Exterior facade improvements, and site work rounded out the design to make the Fitchburg City Hall stand out as a modern municipal building with a historic feel.

Donor Network of Arizona

Designed by Shepley Bulfinch and constructed by Wespac Construction, the Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) completed its new 2-story, 70,000 square foot headquarters located in Tempe, AZ. The DNA is a nonprofit organization that works with community and health care partners to coordinate organ, eye, and tissue donation for transplant. The new building will consolidate and house their 200+ employees and includes new offices, laboratories, and support space. The offices are primarily open to allow a focus on collaboration and communication which are vital aspects of the organization’s values.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant on the project and developed a detailed code report documenting compliance with the local building and fire codes, reviewed architectural plans for code compliance, and worked closely with Tempe’s Plan Review Department to resolve any code-related concerns. We are thrilled to have been part of the project for such an important and passionate organization.

Location

Tempe, Arizona

Size

70,000 SF

Cost

$18 million

Completion

Fall 2020

Photography Credit

©2021 Kevin C. Korczyk

Donor Network of Arizona

Designed by Shepley Bulfinch and constructed by Wespac Construction, the Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) completed its new 2-story, 70,000 square foot headquarters located in Tempe, AZ. The DNA is a nonprofit organization that works with community and health care partners to coordinate organ, eye, and tissue donation for transplant. The new building will consolidate and house their 200+ employees and includes new offices, laboratories, and support space. The offices are primarily open to allow a focus on collaboration and communication which are vital aspects of the organization’s values.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant on the project and developed a detailed code report documenting compliance with the local building and fire codes, reviewed architectural plans for code compliance, and worked closely with Tempe’s Plan Review Department to resolve any code-related concerns. We are thrilled to have been part of the project for such an important and passionate organization.

Parcel JK, Cambridge Crossing

Parcel JK is the first building to come online in the 4.5 M SF mixed-use Cambridge Crossing neighborhood currently in development by DivcoWest. Designed as a state-of-the-art science and technology building, Parcel JK comprises approximately 430,000 gsf across 11 aboveground stories, 3 levels of underground parking and retail space on Level 1. During the Core Shell and Tenant Fit-Out phases of construction, Code Red Consultants served as the project NFPA 3&4 Commissioning & Integrated Testing Agent, Smoke Control Special Inspector, and Firestopping Special Inspector (Tenant Fit-Out only). In this capacity, Code Red Consultants was responsible for conducting design and shop drawing level documentation reviews across multiple disciplines, development of Test Plans for building smoke control and integrated fire and life safety systems, conducting field inspections during construction, and verifying performance of the integrated systems at the completion of construction. A variety of core-shell and tenant fire and life safety systems were integrated with the building fire alarm system which required verification of proper control and/or monitoring. These systems included wet- and dry-pipe sprinkler and standpipe, fire pump, bi-directional amplifier system, elevators, fire and/or smoke dampers, HVAC systems, security systems, emergency power, post-fire smoke removal, clean agent fire suppression, and stair pressurization. Code Red Consultants worked in conjunction with John Moriarty & Associates to coordinate requirement and testing across multiple trades to ensure successful testing with the City of Cambridge Building and Fire Departments and on-time delivery of the building to the Owner. The Core Shell Building received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy in Summer 2019 followed by a Certificate of Occupancy for the Philips North American Innovation Center in the Winter of 2019.

Location

Cambridge, Mass.

Size

430,000 GSF

Completion

Core/Shell Summer 2019 with Phillips Fit-Out Winter 2019

Parcel JK, Cambridge Crossing

Parcel JK is the first building to come online in the 4.5 M SF mixed-use Cambridge Crossing neighborhood currently in development by DivcoWest. Designed as a state-of-the-art science and technology building, Parcel JK comprises approximately 430,000 gsf across 11 aboveground stories, 3 levels of underground parking and retail space on Level 1. During the Core Shell and Tenant Fit-Out phases of construction, Code Red Consultants served as the project NFPA 3&4 Commissioning & Integrated Testing Agent, Smoke Control Special Inspector, and Firestopping Special Inspector (Tenant Fit-Out only). In this capacity, Code Red Consultants was responsible for conducting design and shop drawing level documentation reviews across multiple disciplines, development of Test Plans for building smoke control and integrated fire and life safety systems, conducting field inspections during construction, and verifying performance of the integrated systems at the completion of construction. A variety of core-shell and tenant fire and life safety systems were integrated with the building fire alarm system which required verification of proper control and/or monitoring. These systems included wet- and dry-pipe sprinkler and standpipe, fire pump, bi-directional amplifier system, elevators, fire and/or smoke dampers, HVAC systems, security systems, emergency power, post-fire smoke removal, clean agent fire suppression, and stair pressurization. Code Red Consultants worked in conjunction with John Moriarty & Associates to coordinate requirement and testing across multiple trades to ensure successful testing with the City of Cambridge Building and Fire Departments and on-time delivery of the building to the Owner. The Core Shell Building received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy in Summer 2019 followed by a Certificate of Occupancy for the Philips North American Innovation Center in the Winter of 2019.

Akamai Technologies, 145 Broadway, Cambridge

145 Broadway is a new office tower with sub-grade parking in Cambridge, MA. The building is 19-stories above-grade with 5-stories of below grade parking and provides approximately 450,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. The entirety of leasable office space within this building was fit-out to serve as the new global headquarters of Akamai Technologies Inc.

Code Red Consultants was engaged for NFPA 241 compliance, third-party firestopping inspection, smoke control special inspection, and integrated fire alarm testing services. The firm worked with Boston Properties, Stantec, and general contractor Turner Construction to both develop testing procedures and complete third-party inspections for opening protectives in fire-rated wall and floor assemblies and for the buildings fire alarm and smoke control systems.

Throughout the project, Code Red Consultants provided construction administration-related assistance and management on an as-needed basis to ensure that the project remained on track to achieve the target occupancy date and that compliance with NFPA 241 was maintained as the associated construction operations and hazards changed.

Location

Cambridge, Mass.

Size

19-stories, 5-stories of below grade parking (486,000 square feet)

Completion

November 2019

Akamai Technologies, 145 Broadway, Cambridge

145 Broadway is a new office tower with sub-grade parking in Cambridge, MA. The building is 19-stories above-grade with 5-stories of below grade parking and provides approximately 450,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. The entirety of leasable office space within this building was fit-out to serve as the new global headquarters of Akamai Technologies Inc.

Code Red Consultants was engaged for NFPA 241 compliance, third-party firestopping inspection, smoke control special inspection, and integrated fire alarm testing services. The firm worked with Boston Properties, Stantec, and general contractor Turner Construction to both develop testing procedures and complete third-party inspections for opening protectives in fire-rated wall and floor assemblies and for the buildings fire alarm and smoke control systems.

Throughout the project, Code Red Consultants provided construction administration-related assistance and management on an as-needed basis to ensure that the project remained on track to achieve the target occupancy date and that compliance with NFPA 241 was maintained as the associated construction operations and hazards changed.

Education First Phase III

Hult International Business School provides students with the ability to travel across the world, retain a college education, and develop the ability to conquer the business world. One of their many campuses is right here in Cambridge Massachusetts, located in the quickly developing Cambridge Crossing campus. The new Education First EF-III building was constructed to provide students with modern dormitories and recreational space allowing for a fluid environment for business relationships to flourish.

The new 12-Story building, constructed by Skanska, stands at 149’ tall and encompasses a total gross square footage of 282,230. The building includes dormitory living units, amenity and recreational spaces, and two floors of parking garage.

Throughout construction, Code Red Consultants developed a fire protection and life safety systems NFPA 3&4 report. The deliverable highlighted the fire protection systems throughout the building as well as the testing and commissioning requirements. This report set guidelines and expectations for construction team regarding how the systems should operate and be tested. Life safety system commissioning included but was not limited to the building fire alarm system, emergency voice alarm communication systems, wet sprinkler systems, dry sprinkler systems, Ansul systems, security system integration, HVAC system integration, smoke removal systems, and smoke control systems. Though the integrated life safety system commissioning required extensive coordination and no shortage of challenges, the Code Red team witnessed a successful test in time for the certificate of occupancy deadline.

Location

Cambridge, Mass.

Size

300,000 GSF

Completion

2019

Education First Phase III

Hult International Business School provides students with the ability to travel across the world, retain a college education, and develop the ability to conquer the business world. One of their many campuses is right here in Cambridge Massachusetts, located in the quickly developing Cambridge Crossing campus. The new Education First EF-III building was constructed to provide students with modern dormitories and recreational space allowing for a fluid environment for business relationships to flourish.

The new 12-Story building, constructed by Skanska, stands at 149’ tall and encompasses a total gross square footage of 282,230. The building includes dormitory living units, amenity and recreational spaces, and two floors of parking garage.

Throughout construction, Code Red Consultants developed a fire protection and life safety systems NFPA 3&4 report. The deliverable highlighted the fire protection systems throughout the building as well as the testing and commissioning requirements. This report set guidelines and expectations for construction team regarding how the systems should operate and be tested. Life safety system commissioning included but was not limited to the building fire alarm system, emergency voice alarm communication systems, wet sprinkler systems, dry sprinkler systems, Ansul systems, security system integration, HVAC system integration, smoke removal systems, and smoke control systems. Though the integrated life safety system commissioning required extensive coordination and no shortage of challenges, the Code Red team witnessed a successful test in time for the certificate of occupancy deadline.

Pier 4 Office Tower

Code Red Consultants provided consulting services for the new Pier 4 Office Tower in Boston’s Seaport District. Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects and developed by Tishman Speyer, the 13-story, 375,000 SF office tower offers scenic ocean views and features three below-grade parking levels, ground-floor retail spaces, a fitness center, and an amenity roof terrace. The building is currently owned by CommonWealth Partners.

In collaboration with Turner Construction Company and City of Boston officials, Code Red Consultants worked to develop and implement a phased occupancy plan and an owner’s master construction fire safety program to allow for building occupancy while tenant fit-out construction continued on the upper levels. Code Red Consultants worked closely with Turner and Elkus Manfredi to prepare the Boston Fire Department (BFD) Place of Assembly permit applications for the amenity areas of the building. Code Red Consultants was also responsible for commissioning the building smoke control systems and achieved BFD approval in a timely manner, helping Turner complete construction and open the project on time.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Size

13 stories

Cost

Unknown

Completion

2019

Rending Credit | Photography Credit

James McLovin

Pier 4 Office Tower

Code Red Consultants provided consulting services for the new Pier 4 Office Tower in Boston’s Seaport District. Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects and developed by Tishman Speyer, the 13-story, 375,000 SF office tower offers scenic ocean views and features three below-grade parking levels, ground-floor retail spaces, a fitness center, and an amenity roof terrace. The building is currently owned by CommonWealth Partners.

In collaboration with Turner Construction Company and City of Boston officials, Code Red Consultants worked to develop and implement a phased occupancy plan and an owner’s master construction fire safety program to allow for building occupancy while tenant fit-out construction continued on the upper levels. Code Red Consultants worked closely with Turner and Elkus Manfredi to prepare the Boston Fire Department (BFD) Place of Assembly permit applications for the amenity areas of the building. Code Red Consultants was also responsible for commissioning the building smoke control systems and achieved BFD approval in a timely manner, helping Turner complete construction and open the project on time.

Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall

The Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston project consisted of the renovation and addition to an existing office building in Downtown Boston to create a new boutique hotel located at Congress Square. Code Red Consultants provided services directly to building ownership and general contractor, Consigli, including the development of NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety Programs and the performance of Smoke Control Special Inspections.

Code Red Consultants developed Construction Fire Safety Programs that illustrated compliance with the standard while being cognizant of nearby adjacent buildings that were also under construction or occupied as well as the new Quaker Lane pedestrian area taking shape to the rear of the property. Directly adjacent to the Congress Black Development, the coordination of multiple construction sites was necessary in order to maintain safety for the surrounding buildings. This tight construction site provided multiple challenges throughout construction. The project was successfully completed without incident.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Size

13 stories, approximately 80,000 SF

Cost

Unknown

Completion

2019

Rending Credit | Photography Credit

Sean Fitzgerald

Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall

The Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston project consisted of the renovation and addition to an existing office building in Downtown Boston to create a new boutique hotel located at Congress Square. Code Red Consultants provided services directly to building ownership and general contractor, Consigli, including the development of NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety Programs and the performance of Smoke Control Special Inspections.

Code Red Consultants developed Construction Fire Safety Programs that illustrated compliance with the standard while being cognizant of nearby adjacent buildings that were also under construction or occupied as well as the new Quaker Lane pedestrian area taking shape to the rear of the property. Directly adjacent to the Congress Black Development, the coordination of multiple construction sites was necessary in order to maintain safety for the surrounding buildings. This tight construction site provided multiple challenges throughout construction. The project was successfully completed without incident.

Congress Square Mixed Use

Related Beal recently completed a substantial renovation and addition to 33 Congress Street, part of the “vertical urban campus” of the revitalized Congress Square in Downtown Boston. Once home to the world headquarters of Fidelity Investments, this property encompasses a full city block and is comprised of five interconnected buildings. Formally nine-stories in height, 33 Congress was gut renovated from the inside out and stacked with a new eight-story, vertical curtainwall addition.

Providing services directly to Related Beal as well as general contractor Consigli, Code Red Consultants prepared detailed NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety & Impairment Plans to ensure that fire safety was properly maintained throughout the construction process. Code Red Consultants then developed a comprehensive Phased Occupancy Plan and Building Evacuation Plan that was approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, allowing the building to be occupied in phases while still under construction. Code Red Consultants also provided consulting services for all phases of the project, including assisting Elkus Manfredi (interiors architect) with the development of assembly permit drawings and collaborating with the installing fire alarm contractor to generate phased fire alarm design drawings Serving in a consulting role, Code Red Consultants provided valuable guidance, insight and expertise for this complex adaptive reuse project in the heart of downtown Boston.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Size

17 stories

Cost

$130 million

Completion

2018

Rending Credit | Photography Credit

Related Beal

Congress Square Mixed Use

Related Beal recently completed a substantial renovation and addition to 33 Congress Street, part of the “vertical urban campus” of the revitalized Congress Square in Downtown Boston. Once home to the world headquarters of Fidelity Investments, this property encompasses a full city block and is comprised of five interconnected buildings. Formally nine-stories in height, 33 Congress was gut renovated from the inside out and stacked with a new eight-story, vertical curtainwall addition.

Providing services directly to Related Beal as well as general contractor Consigli, Code Red Consultants prepared detailed NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety & Impairment Plans to ensure that fire safety was properly maintained throughout the construction process. Code Red Consultants then developed a comprehensive Phased Occupancy Plan and Building Evacuation Plan that was approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, allowing the building to be occupied in phases while still under construction. Code Red Consultants also provided consulting services for all phases of the project, including assisting Elkus Manfredi (interiors architect) with the development of assembly permit drawings and collaborating with the installing fire alarm contractor to generate phased fire alarm design drawings Serving in a consulting role, Code Red Consultants provided valuable guidance, insight and expertise for this complex adaptive reuse project in the heart of downtown Boston.

Autodesk BUILD Space

Designed by architecture firm SGA, Autodesk’s BUILD (Building, Innovation, Learning, and Design) Space is a unique R&D workshop that provides a venue for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to experiment in a shared, collaborative environment. Located in the Innovation and Design Building in Boston’s Seaport District, the interior fit-out included various workshops and laboratories that are used as “incubator” spaces by industry innovators and startup companies.

Code Red Consultants provided fire protection and life safety code consulting for the 67,000 SF space that houses more than 60 pieces of advanced fabrication machinery including Autodesk’s cutting-edge digital fabrication technologies, 3D printing, laser cutting, six industrial robots, and 11 workshops for woodworking, metal fabrication, and the like. Beyond code consulting services, Code Red Consultants developed a comprehensive hazardous materials and operation code report to outline the required protection features needed for the incubator spaces.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Size

67,000 SF

Cost

N/A

Completion

2016

Photography Credit

Spagnolo Gisness & Associates

Autodesk BUILD Space

Designed by architecture firm SGA, Autodesk’s BUILD (Building, Innovation, Learning, and Design) Space is a unique R&D workshop that provides a venue for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to experiment in a shared, collaborative environment. Located in the Innovation and Design Building in Boston’s Seaport District, the interior fit-out included various workshops and laboratories that are used as “incubator” spaces by industry innovators and startup companies.

Code Red Consultants provided fire protection and life safety code consulting for the 67,000 SF space that houses more than 60 pieces of advanced fabrication machinery including Autodesk’s cutting-edge digital fabrication technologies, 3D printing, laser cutting, six industrial robots, and 11 workshops for woodworking, metal fabrication, and the like. Beyond code consulting services, Code Red Consultants developed a comprehensive hazardous materials and operation code report to outline the required protection features needed for the incubator spaces.