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Physical Sciences Complex

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Project Name: University of Maryland College Park Physical Sciences Complex
Project Location: College Park, Prince George’s County, Maryland
Customer: Gilbane Building Company
Project Type: Higher Education
Contract Value: $5-10 Million USD
Project Features:
  • The Physical Sciences Complex houses the Department of Astronomy, the Department of Physics, and the Institute for Physical Sciences and Technology.
  • 158,000 Square Feet
  • Multi-story elliptical glass cone open to the sky providing natural light to the building from the center
  • High-tech laboratories with precision temperature control and vibration and electromagnetic radiation isolation allowing for precision research and measurements at the molecular level.
Construction Techniques:
  • 3D Modeling using Tekla Structure
  • 3D-integrated precision layout with Trimble robotic total stations and LM-80 data collectors for rapid layout with ability to provide 1/32″ precision for cast-in-place concrete elements.
Notable Accomplishments:
  • Dedicated BIM trailer for collaborative visual construction meetings
  • The actual dimensions of the glass cone vary from floor to floor and were developed collaboratively between Schuster Concrete Construction’s layout engineer and the building architect.

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Our History Schuster Concrete Construction, also known as DGS Construction, Inc., was founded in 1974 by Daniel G. Schuster with little more than a pick-up truck, a shed-full of tools, and the determination to succeed in business. Originally a small concrete contracting company — forming, placing, and finishing concrete — Dan and his crew all too often found themselves completing their prep work on time yet having to wait for concrete to be delivered by … more »

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