EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary to Provide Mechanical Infrastructure for Rice University’s New Duncan and McMurty Colleges

EMCOR Group, Inc., a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its Gowan, Inc. subsidiary will build and install the mechanical infrastructure for Rice University’s new Duncan and McMurty colleges in Houston, Texas.

Gowan will install HVAC and plumbing systems, including the infrastructure to connect chilled water and steam from the University’s central campus system to the new colleges. Duncan College will be the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-certified project on the Rice campus and will be constructed contemporaneously with McMurty College. Each college will house 324 students and include a commons area, study area, library, two master houses, and a servery/kitchen. Gowan’s 3-D and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes will play a critical role in the efficient coordination, communication, and interaction between construction teams during the project.

“These new facilities will allow Rice University to increase its undergraduate population by 30 percent and are a critical part of the University’s vision for the 21st century. We are thrilled to be a part of this project and to play a role in enhancing the academic experience of tomorrow’s leaders,” said Mark Froman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gowan.