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Arcat Detailed Podcast Episode
60: Prefabrication | The Broadview at Vanderbilt University
41m 03s |
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Heather Salisbury, Director of Operations and Steve Droll, Principal at Valerio Dewalt Train, with offices in Chicago, Denver, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. They discuss The Broadview at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Broadview is a remarkable student housing complex for the graduate students at Vanderbilt University. This architectural masterpiece was meticulously designed to cultivate a vibrant and collaborative community.
We highlight unique building features, how the Prescient system - a cutting-edge prefabricated construction method - was utilized to accelerate the building's construction while maintaining exceptional quality, challenges they encountered during the project's development, and the pursuit of LEED Gold accreditation.
Like all projects, this one also had unique challenges and opportunities:
- Dealing with complex site conditions, including Nashville's bedrock,
- Managing an aggressive construction schedule while maintaining high-quality standards,
- Utilizing the Prescient system as an innovative and efficient construction method,
and much more!
The Broadview is a remarkable student housing complex for the graduate students at Vanderbilt University. This architectural masterpiece was meticulously designed to cultivate a vibrant and collaborative community.
We highlight unique building features, how the Prescient system - a cutting-edge prefabricated construction method - was utilized to accelerate the building's construction while maintaining exceptional quality, challenges they encountered during the project's development, and the pursuit of LEED Gold accreditation.
Like all projects, this one also had unique challenges and opportunities:
- Dealing with complex site conditions, including Nashville's bedrock,
- Managing an aggressive construction schedule while maintaining high-quality standards,
- Utilizing the Prescient system as an innovative and efficient construction method,
and much more!
