Ragnar Benson Completes Northwestern University’s Central Utility Plant Expansion

Author: Ragnar Benson
Date posted: 11/16/2009

Ragnar Benson recently completed Northwestern University’s Central Utility Plant expansion project on the Evanston Campus.  This project includes a 10,000 SF below grade addition to the existing Central Utility Plant building and the addition of (2) two 5,000 ton chillers to the University’s cooling capacity. 

The plant remained operational throughout the 18-month schedule.  Construction of the addition included a 20ft deep basement excavation which required an earth retention system, extensive concrete mat slab and foundation work, building structural steel design required that all connections be fully welded in the field.