The Covelli Center is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of The Ohio State University. The arena has a seating capacity of 3,700 and serves as home to varsity volleyball, gymnastics, fencing and wrestling. As the mechanical and plumbing contractor on the project, TP Mechanical was responsible for all the plumbing, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for the new, stand-alone arena.
Contractors
OSU Covelli Center
- MarketCommercial
- StatusComplete
- Contract Size$8,829,000
- Delivery MethodPlan & Spec
- ArchitectMoody Nolan
- OwnerOSU Facilities Operations & Development
- CM / GCGilbane
- LocationColumbus, OH
- EngineerDynamix
- SystemsHVAC, Plumbing
Exterior of the completed Covelli Center. From breaking ground to project completion, the timeline was only 20 months.
“Just in time” delivery was a focus for our team members due to the fact there was no room for on-site storage. This resulted in immediate installation of everything that was delivered to the site.
TP Mechanical installed over 50,000 pounds of large diameter (8’ round) supply air ductwork in 70-foot-high ceilings
The 4,500 square foot Mechanical Room was Prefabricated Off-Site
Exterior HVAC units