Bristol County Agricultural High School
Bristol Aggie furthers its reach with highly sustainable, science-focused campus expansion
Gilbane provided construction management services for Bristol County Agricultural High School’s expansion and renovation. This three-phase project added approximately 196,000-SF to the campus footprint and increased capacity from 450 to 600 students. The scope included the addition of two new buildings; the Student Commons and the Center for Science and the Environment.
Project Overview
- New construction included the new 74,000-SF Center of Science and Environment (CSE) that houses multiple programs, including natural resource management, environmental science, and technology), and the small animal facility
- The new Student Commons is the centerpiece of the sprawling campus, providing students with a place to gather and collaborate, it also houses the cafeteria and media center
- A new 60-cow robotic dairy barn was constructed to include state-of-the-art machinery, as well as an attached observation lab and classroom for the students to observe the cows and milking process
- Four other buildings underwent renovations, including Gilbert Hall and the agricultural mechanics building, as well as the construction of a pedestrian spine that spans the entire campus, providing continuity and accessibility between vocational and academic programs
“Gilbane maintained excellent fiscal management and controls…Outstanding efforts and implementation in a global pandemic and overall job safety”
Derek Costa
Superintendent/Director”
Quick Stats
- Client:
- Location: Dighton, MA
- Architect:
- Size: 196,000 SF
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Awards:
- Built Environment, Green Building of the Year Award
- ENR New England, Best Project K-12 Education
196,000
square feet
600
student capacity
3
phase project
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