Project Location:  Providence, RI

Services Provided:

• Retrofit
• HVAC
• Fire Protection
• Fabrication

Highlights/Achievements:

• 320,000 Square Feet
• 30,000 Man Hours in 6 Months
• Prefabrication of mechanical room
• In-house development of fabrication drawings
• Just-in-time equipment deliveries required for busy site in the heart of downtown Providence, RI.
• Renovation has attracted the NCAA 2010 Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.

“The Arden team can be credited with the success of this complex project.  The building was occupied during the entire renovation process without sacrifice or disturbance to any of the building’s events.”

Steve Duvel
Senior Project Manager
Gilbane Building Company

To attract larger national and regional events, the Dunkin' Donuts Center -- affectionately known as The Dunk -- initiated an extensive three-phase renovation when it was purchased by the RI Convention Center Authority in December, 2005.

Project Challenge:

The accelerated fast-track schedule was of paramount importance on this project.  Arden worked within carefully orchestrated phases to bring state-of-the-art amenities online while ensuring minimal disruption to the event calendar and revenue stream.

Scope of Work:  

The project introduces new seats, a sound system and video scoreboard, facility and concession upgrades, luxury suites, a redesigned concourse and lobby, and a bridge connector to the Convention Center.  Arden reworked the building’s existing mechanical systems to support this significant renovation, including the complete upgrade of the chiller and boiler plant.   

Value Delivered:

Arden’s pre-fabrication expertise ensured high quality construction within challenging, fast-track schedule milestones.