Education

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Gephart brings decades of proven experience to the education market, having led countless projects of varying size and complexity on both university and K-12 campuses. Our team of experts provides the efficiency and communication required to move these projects forward, delivering high-quality work and effective results. From start to finish, we are here to power your project and ensure cost-effective, personalized support.

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Carleton College New Science Building
Northfield, MN
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Bell Museum
Bell Museum
Saint Paul, MN
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Minnesota Physics and Nanotechnology Building
University of Minnesota Physics and Nanotechnology
Minneapolis, MN
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University of Minnesota Pillsbury Hall Renovation
Minneapolis, MN
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Projects at a glance

32 projects
U of MN Pillsbury Hall Renovation
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:JE Dunn
Size:60,000 SF
Details:The demolition and renovation of the second oldest building on campus while preserving historic features such as the stone walls and vaulted beams in the ceiling.
Gustavus Adolphus College Lund Center Renovation
Location:St. Peter, MN
Client:Kraus-Anderson Construction
Size:72,000 SF
Details:Renovation and expansion to the athletic center on campus including an addition between the hockey rink and basketball court, as well as new locker rooms, offices, and training rooms.
Carleton College New Science Building
Location:Northfield, MN
Client:McGough Construction
Size:210,000 SF
Details:New, state-of-the-art, science building complete with labs, classrooms, and shared workspaces. The project also included the partial renovation of the adjacent Hulings and Olin Halls and the addition of an energy station in the sub-basement.
Minnehaha Academy
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Mortenson
Size:135,400 SF
Details:Design-build, new 70,000 SF addition and 65,400 SF remodel of Minnehaha Academy’s Upper School.
U of MN Lind Hall Renovation
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Mortenson Construction
Size:57,500 SF
Details:Demolition and renovation of basement, second, and third floors to accommodate growing demands.
Bartlett High School Renovation and Expansion
Location:Bartlett, TN
Client:Flintco
Size:283,000 SF
Details:New, 2,500-seat gymnasium, cafeteria, entryway, and student commons area. Renovations were made to classrooms, administrative, and athletic spaces.
Ole Miss Student Union
Location:University, MS
Client:Roy Anderson Corporation
Size:194,000 SF
Details:Phased addition and renovation with student-friendly amenities including a bookstore, lounge, credit union, and food court.
Blake School – Early Learning Center
Location:Hopkins, MN
Client:Mortenson Construction
Size:36,000 SF
Details:New construction of an Early Learning Center addition on the existing lower school and renovation of existing space. Combined, the facility will serve children ages pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
The Blake School – Hopkins Campus
Location:Hopkins, MN
Client:Mortenson Construction
Size:40,000 SF
Details:New construction of a dining room and lobby as well as renovations to upgrade campus infrastructure, increase security, and upgrade classrooms and corridors.
Northern Michigan University Student Housing
Location:Marquette, MI
Client:Walbridge
Size:350,000 SF
Details:New construction of six inter-connected residence halls with an adjoining student common area known as The Lodge. This project was completed with local electrical partner S. & T. Group.
Hmong Academy
Location:St. Paul, MN
Client:RJM Construction
Size:100,000 SF
Details:Addition and renovation including classrooms, office, and gymnasium with a new 1200A service and LED lighting.
U of MN Mechanical Engineering Renovation
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Mortenson Construction
Size:125,000 SF
Details:Complete interior demolition and renovation of the historically significant “Old Mechanical” portion of the building including a new building electrical service, distribution, and branch power.
University of Northwestern – Rosedale Square Remodel
Location:St. Paul, MN
Client:PCL Construction
Size:9,000 SF
Details:Remodel to create a new engineering area, machine shop, and other teaching spaces.
Metropolitan State University Science Education Center
Metropolitan State University Science Education Center
Location:St. Paul, MN
Client:Mortenson Construction
Size:68,000 SF
Details:New construction of Science Education Center including labs, classrooms, faculty offices and collaborative spaces.
U of MN Mariucci Locker Room Remodel
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Mortenson Construction
Size:8,000 SF
Details:Remodel to create a new locker room, team lounge, training, and equipment areas.
U of MN Lind Hall Remodel
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:McGough Construction
Size:100,000 SF
Details:Complete renovation of the first floor, portions of the basement, and third floor of the century-old building including new electrical distribution, lighting, and power.
Hudson High School
Location:Hudson, WI
Client:Kraus-Anderson Construction
Size:425,000 SF
Details:Renovation of existing school including complete upgrade to normal and emergency electrical distribution systems, lighting, technology systems, theater, A/V systems, and security. Project also included a two-story addition with student forum, classrooms, library, gymnasium, elevated running track, weight room, and fitness studio.
U of MN Public Safety & Transportation Addition and Remodel
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Loeffler Construction
Size:30,000 SF
Details:Addition to and remodel of the existing building including new lighting, power, and systems.
Bell Museum
Location:St. Paul, MN
Client:McGough Construction
Size:92,000 SF
Details:New museum featuring 1,500 artworks and artifacts, 10 room-sized dioramas, and a 120-seat digital planetarium.
University of Minnesota Physics and Nanotechnology Building
U of MN Physics and Nanotechnology
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Mortenson
Size:145,000 SF
Details:5-level facility with more than 15,000 SF dedicated to nanotechnology research, including a clean room facility with two Class 10 bays and three Class 100 bays. Project marks Gephart’s 50th for the University of Minnesota.
U of MN Shepherd Lab Robotics Remodel
U of MN Shepherd Lab Robotics Remodel
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Knutson Construction
Size:30,000 SF
Details:Complete demolition and remodel of two floors that include nine state-of-the art robotics labs and workspace for faculty and graduate students.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC)
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC)
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Mortenson
Size:60,000 SF
Details:Provide electrical and communications work to remodel existing classrooms and workshop areas including an update of the existing smoke control system. Additional special systems were installed such as A/V for classrooms, nurse call simulation, and power requirements for an air-traffic control simulation system.
University of Minnesota Akerman Hall Aerospace Engineering Hangar
U of MN Akerman Hall Aerospace Engineering Hangar
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Mortenson
Size:200,000 SF
Details:Project involved renovating of the Aerospace Engineering hanger in Akerman Hall. This included a completely upgraded electrical service and distribution system along with new lighting and fire alarm. Concurrently, a new fire alarm system was installed in the non-hanger portion of Akerman Hall and Old Mechanical Engineering Buildings including wiring a new fire pump and controller.
Gertrude Castelow Ford Performing Arts Center Ole Miss
Gertrude Castelow Ford Performing Arts Center (Ole Miss)
Location:Oxford, MS
Client:Inman Construction
Size:88,000 SF
Details:Six-story facility housing a main performance hall, studio theatre, administrative offices, dressing, and performance support facilities.
University of MN Carlson School of Management
U of MN Carlson School of Management
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Knutson
Size:289,000 SF
Details: Electrical design and installation of five-level facility containing a 5,000-square-foot atrium, 250-seat auditorium, deli/dining room, and 83 classrooms.
U of MN Track & Field Facility
U of MN Track & Field Facility
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:PCL Construction
Details:This new facility features a nine-lane track, full field event capabilities, warm-up and cool down areas for athletes, and grandstand spectator seating to host major competitions.
University of Minnesota Cargill Building for Microbial and Plant Genomics
U of MN Cargill Building for Microbial and Plant Genomics
Location:St. Paul, MN
Client:Shaw-Lundquist
Size:64,000 SF
Details: Laboratories with open layouts, microbial and plant growing areas, a robotic center for screening new biological compounds, teaching space and offices.
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center FA Upgrade
U of MN Masonic Cancer Center FA Upgrade
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:University of MN (PIPS)
Details:Complete removal of existing fire alarm system and the installation of a new fire alarm system in a five-story medical clinic/office building.
University of Minnesota Mayo Medical Device Center
U of MN Mayo Medical Device Center
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:Mortenson Construction
Size:10,000 SF
Details:Build out of former parking garage space to house U of MN Medical Device Center. Project included new lighting, power, fire alarm, telecom and security systems.
University of Minnesota Mondale Hall Library LIghting Retrofit
U of MN Mondale Hall Library Lighting Retrofit
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:University of MN (PIPS)
Details:New light fixtures, wiring, and timers for book stack lighting in law library.
University of Minnesota Combined Dorm Security Updates II
U of MN Combined Dorm Security Updates II
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:University of MN (PIPS)
Details:Provide and install security cameras, DVRs and monitors in Bailey, Sanford, Wilkins and Yudof Halls.
University of Minnesota Combined Dorm Security Updates I
U of MN Combined Dorm Security Updates I
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Client:University of MN (PIPS)
Details:Provide and install security cameras, DVRs and monitors in Centennial, Frontier, Pioneer, and Territorial Halls.
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