Wilmette Public Library

Interior Renovations and HVAC Upgrades

In October 2012 Frederick Quinn Corporation (FQC) completed a Facility Condition Assessment Report for the Wilmette Public Library. The main purpose of the Assessment Report was to evaluate building systems and their condition in order to develop a five year master maintenance schedule for planned capital improvements. The emphasis of the assessment was on the infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection), though interior and exterior finishes were also part of the report.

As a result of the Facility Condition Assessment Report, the Library decided to embark on a comprehensive Interior Renovation and HVAC Upgrade project, with FQC as their construction manager. FQC worked closely with the Library Director, Board of Trustees and Design Team to Develop an improvement program that addressed all of the priority infrastructure issues identified in the report as well as areas in need of updating to bring the entire library up to current library trends.

The first phase of the project, completed in the summer of 2014, included replacement of outdated roof top mechanical units. This work eliminated an ongoing maintenance problem and future-proofed the buildings severely outdated ventilation and cooling capabilities. Work on the second phase, which includes a complete revitalization of the existing building began in March 2015. This project includes:

Maintaining library operations throughout construction Complete reconstruction of bathrooms including ADA compliance All new mechanical systems, including boilers, VAV system, VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) System and Geo-technical Well System Interior renovations to circulation, children's youth services and periodicals

“From plan to punch list, FQC provided excellent services as the project construction manager. At all times we felt like partners, rather than by-standers, in the process”

““From plan to punch list, FQC provided excellent services as the project construction manager. At all times we felt like partners, rather than by-standers, in the process. It was wonderful to be able to report to the taxpayers that this project was completed on time and within budget." ” Ellen B. Clark, Director