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Spark Therapeutics R&D Lab- Philadelphia, PA

 

Best Institutional Project Award 2019 , NECA Penn Jersey Chapter

 

Project Detail

Charles H. MacDonaldElectric, Inc was the electrical contractor for the 48,300 SF lab and research facility fitout including cell culture labs, scientific clean room labs, PCO rooms, and freezer farm for Spark Therapeutics. Phase I of this project (demolition) began December of 2017 and subsequently followed by Phase II (Early Enabling Package) and finally Phase III (Fitout).

The Early Enabling phase of the project consisted of installation of 300kW diesel generator, 600A ATS, 400A ATS, 80kVA UPS, main distribution panel boards, and distribution conduits/conductors that would serve the lab.

The Fitout phase consisted of 42 Panelboards ranging from 60A to 500A, 9 K-Rated Transformers ranging from 75kVA to 150kVA, 60 Overhead Service Panels for laboratory furniture/equipment.

Location Philadelphia, PA  |  Completion September 2018  |  Services Industrial/Lab

Museum Towers 2- Philadelphia, PA

 

Best Residential Project Award 2018, NECA –Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter

 

Project Detail

Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc was the electrical contractor for the newly built Museum Towers 2 in Philadelphia, PA. This new residential construction project broke ground in 2015, and was completed in March of 2017.

The building comprises of 17 stories and 270 rooms. We also worked on the new construction of a 140,000 square foot, 4-story garage for the residents. The new Museum Towers 2 has ground floor and rooftop amenities for its residents including a ground floor gym and rooftop deck with a small kitchenette. Museum Towers 2 was tied together with the existing structure in Museum Towers 1. In addition to the new construction of Museum Towers 2, Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc installed new lobby lighting and new amenities in Museum Towers 1 for the residents.

In Museum Towers 2, Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc installed a 3,000 amp Aluminum Bus-Duct for floors 2 thru 9 as well a as 4,000 amp Aluminum Bus-Duct for floors 9 thru 16 which allowed us to install new 800 amp bus plugs which fed new 800 amp main distribution panels on each floor providing electrical service for the residents. Each 800-amp panel fed individual residential units. Per the new NEC code for residential apartments, we installed AFCI circuit breakers. We also installed a 300kw diesel generator with a skid-based fuel tank to power the parking garage and apartment towers for loss of power.

Location Philadelphia, PA  |  Completion March 2017  |  Services Commercial

3675 Market St.- Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc completed the Core and Shell electrical construction of this 15 story high-rise mixed-use building consisting of approximately 355,000 sq. ft. Additionally, MacDonald Electric completed the fit out construction of floors 2 through 8 and 10 through 14 which holds office spaces, labs, and tech companies. The electrical construction of the building included installing power, switch gear, lighting, and fire alarm. Construction began in 2017 and was completed in 2019.

3737 Market St.- Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc completed the tenant fit outs for Penn Medicine and Good Shepard Penn Partners in 2014 which consisted of new distribution equipment, standby generator, branch circuits, lighting, and fire alarm. Additionally, MacDonald Electric completed the tenant fit out for Spark Therapeutics in 2015. This fit out consisted of a 25,000 SF lab including cell culture labs, scientific clean room labs, GMP labs, and a freezer farm.

Amicus Therapeutics- Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc completed the office and lab fit out for their 2-story space located at 3675 Market. This 75,000 SF global research and gene therapy center included approximately 30,000 SF of cell culture labs, scientific clean rooms, GMP labs, GMP warehouse, and a freezer farm. Additionally, MacDonald Electric installed new distribution equipment, standby generator, branch circuits, lighting, and fire alarm.

Axalta Coating Systems- Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc services include electrical repair and maintenance for our clients. One of the spaces that we perform electrical repair and maintenance work at is at Axalta’s 185,000 SF headquarters located in Philadelphia. Services include: lighting repair, power repair, fire alarm maintenance, and other electrical maintenance needs. Installations included: Class I, Division I Paint Booths and Research Areas; Scientific Clean Room Labs; Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs); and Relocation and Reconnection of 200 pieces of Scientific and Lab Equipment

Citizens Bank Park’s Third Base Entry Plaza – Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc completed the new electrical construction of the 32,000 SF indoor and outdoor restaurant space at Citizens Bank Park’s Third Base Entry Plaza in Spring 2019. New restaurants and pubs included: Pass & Stow, Shake Shack, Goose Island Bar, and Foundry Pizza. We also assisted in the installation of the replica 19 FT Liberty Bell from Veterans Stadium. Electrical work included site lighting, interior and exterior lighting, power, switchgear, and fire alarm.

Saint Joseph’s University- Philadelphia PA

Project Detail
For over 30 years, Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc has completed electrical construction, repair, and maintenance throughout the Saint Joseph’s University campus. Our work can be seen in most buildings throughout the property.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy- Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc completed the new electrical construction for Springside Chestnut Hill Academy building addition which included a new 75,000 SF Lower School. The new Lower School contains several new spaces for students and faculty to enjoy. This included new medium voltage service, duct bank, site lighting, interior and exterior lighting, power, switchgear, and fire alarm.

The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection- Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc completed a 499 guestroom, restaurant, and lobby renovation in 2019. We installed new light fixtures, electrical devices, and power to meet the new NEC codes for hotels. This transformed the hotel from the Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown hotel into The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection.

Vybe Urgent Care- Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc has completed the new electrical construction of 4 Vybe Urgent Care locations throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Work included wiring for medical equipment, lighting, fire alarm/security, power per medical NEC code requirements, and design/build MEP systems.

The Westin- Philadelphia, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc completed the renovation and upgrade of light fixtures and power for The Westin’s Grand Ballroom and Georgian Room as well as event and meeting spaces. Work included installation of state-of-the-art light fixtures and controls.

Charles River Laboratories- Wayne, PA

Project Detail
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc has completed numerous projects throughout their lab facility. Electrical construction consisted of new lighting, power, panels, and fire alarm/security. We also complete on-call electrical repair and maintenance for the facility.