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    Polk State College Winter Haven Science Building Renovation

    Winter Haven, FL

    Polk State College Winter Haven Science Building Renovation is a college science building in Winter Haven, FL. It is part of the Mills & Nebraska project portfolio.

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    Entrance walkway to the WSC Science Building at Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida, with the building name on a stucco wall and a large oak tree

    About the project

    The Winter Haven Science Building (WSC) at Polk State College is a two-story, 51,000 square foot building from 1966 that received a $16.7 million renovation. Delivered in two phases, the work modernized science labs, added a nursing simulation center and updated building systems.

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    • The Winter Haven Science Building (WSC) was built in 1966 and is a two-story, 51,000 square foot building. [1]
    • The renovation was funded with $16.7 million in Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) funds allocated by the Florida Legislature in the 2022 session. [1]
    • The renovation was phased, with the top floor renovated first and the bottom floor second. [1]
    • Upgrades include modernized science labs, a nursing simulation center, obstetrics and pediatrics simulation labs, updated plumbing and electrical systems, window replacement and roof and brick repairs. [1]

    What openings in college science and lab buildings typically require

    General requirements for this building type under the codes and standards that commonly apply. They are not a list of the products supplied on this project; each opening follows the project's drawings, hardware schedule and code review.

    • Durable door and frame finishes in science and nursing simulation labs, with hardware that supports controlled access to labs and storage rooms.
    • Classroom-security or intruder-function locks and electronic access control at classrooms and labs.
    • Labeled fire-rated door assemblies per NFPA 80 at rated stair and shaft enclosures and hazardous material storage rooms.
    • Clear width, maneuvering clearance and hardware meeting the 2010 ADA Standards on renovated doors and routes.
    • Replacement exterior doors that meet Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) wind design pressures for Polk County.

    Products commonly specified for college science and lab buildings

    Sources

    Public sources for the project details above.

    1. 1.polk.edu: mission complete faculty and staff move into newly renovated winter haven science building (opens in a new tab)

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