Completion  2021

Size 4,000 SF

This forward-thinking projects re-imagines an existing South Decatur High school industrial space to a state-of-the-art nursing lab that provides students a realistic experience in a unique learning environment. The renovation includes project demonstration areas, two mock ICU rooms, a nursing classroom,  and a Project Lead the way biomedical room with sink and maker boards.

Challenges included reuse of existing HVAC and creation of a realistic hospital environment.

The design included wireless lighting controls, faux and new receptacle access for 3 D printers, power, sinks, laundry, de-ionized water system, and security and control access. A closed-loop geothermal system with terminal heat pumps and energy recovery ventilators, LED lighting, and a roof-mounted solar array delivers sustainable design.

Size 52,400 SF – New Construction

Construction Completion  2021

Construction Cost $12,000,000

Building Project Summary

Brownburg Community School Corporation updated its Transportation and Maintenance Center to accommodate the tremendous growth of the area schools.  A single-story new Transportation Center features canopied parking for 147 buses and includes options for future expansion. The facility includes bus wash bays, offices, a mezzanine, and parking for 179 staff members. Additionally, the new facility offers ten pull-through repair bays and improves traffic patterns at the entrances. R.E. Dimond and Associates’ design also provided for fuel station tanks, fluid transport, and compressed air systems.

Size  46,392 SF

Construction Completion  Summer 2021

Building Project Summary

Cathedral High School developed the concept of their new Innovation Center as a desire to align their math, science, and STEM classes. The addition also allows for a new main entrance to the school and a centrally-located cafeteria.

The kitchen and dining areas were relocated and the new space allows enhanced interaction between students, as well as creating a science center with classrooms for computer programming, robotics, science, and a maker space.

Energy efficiency was the focus in developing the building systems in the new three-story atrium and front door to campus. MEPT design included the addition of a boiler and modification of heating/water sequence to work with the existing high school’s two-pipe system.

Size 105,000 SF
Construction Cost $50,000,000
Completion Date  2021

With four existing elementary schools reaching capacity and a growing population, it was clear the town of Plainfield would need a fifth elementary school. R.E. Dimond and Associates provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services for the new school serving 900 students.

The new elementary school is being constructed as a long-term asset with design and materials reflective of this expectation and an emphasis on safety and design to fit in the rural environment.

R.E. Dimond and Associates designed a cost-effective MEP system that provides energy efficiency and ease of maintenance. Gas-powered boilers and VAV air handling units along with chillers and ductless split systems provide heating and cooling, Radiant heat at large glass areas keeps occupants comfortable.  Electrical design includes power, LED lighting, and a fire alarm life safety system. Plumbing design provided for domestic, hot water, and storm systems. The building is fully sprinkled with a wet pipe automatic sprinkler.

Construction Completion 2019

Building Project Summary: 

St Thomas Aquinas Parish renovated their school building and R.E. Dimond and Associates provided the MEP design for replacement of the parish school HVAC system.

The scope of work included new roof top units for the computer room and library, electric heat for vestibules, classroom ventilation shelving, and DX humidity controls for classroom unit ventilators.

Cost $65,000,000

Size  517,000 SF Renovation/Addition

Construction 2016-2020

Building Project Summary  

Brownsburg Community School Corporation’s recent expansion and renovation of Brownsburg High School was completed in an unprecedented 40-month process where construction and education occurred simultaneously, without interruption of any services.

The project expansion widened hallways, added 23% more classroom spaces, renovated the kitchen and cafeteria, added athletic facilities, science labs, band room and expanded the auditorium.
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Technology enhancements allow for future integration and expansion of systems and add critically important HVAC upgrades that add to the safety and comfort of students and teachers.

Construction Completion
Spring,  2018

Building Project Summary:

Monroe County School Corporation planned to  build a new Staff Childcare Center and R.E. Dimond and Associates  provided MEP design for the conversion of a 11,800 SF warehouse.

Existing mechanical was upgraded to a grade commercial system with new restrooms and prep kitchen.  Electrical design included lighting, power, fire alarm and new  data system.