Recreation

Rejuvenating The Terrapins’ Indoor Practice Facility

Kaempf & Harris undertook phase one of the Cole Field House renovations in April 2016 and completed it in August 2017. This project will take place in 3 phases transforming the building into a 356,000 square foot facility.

The renovations will turn Cole Field House into one of the largest NCAA indoor facilities in the country. Kaempf & Harris coordinated with a design team to create an innovative design for the facility. This design included two 60,000 CFM air rotation units that will cycle indoor air with the help of roof mounted fans.

The restricted ceiling space created unique challenges for the Kaempf & Harris team. The team had to install the ductwork and piping to serve the perimeter offices while leaving space for the second phase of renovations.

Now, Kaempf & Harris will be turning their attention to phase two of the renovations.

In October of 2021, the Maryland Stadium Authority authorized and issued $59.5 million to construct a new Multi-Use Sports Event Center in downtown Hagerstown. Construction started in the Fall of 2023 with an estimated competition date of Spring of 2024. Kaempf and Harris received the award from “Harlee Mechanical Contracting Inc.” in partnership with “Denver-Elek Inc.” to provide the ductwork and associated air devices on the project. Production had to begin immediately to meet the demanding schedule required for this project to finish in time.

The stadium will allow a 5,000 person capacity including 3,000-3,500 charibacks, lawn seating, party decks, suites, and a 360-degree concourse for spectators. The new building will also have state of the art facilities including a weight room, batting cages, team store, and banquet hall.

Senior Project Manager, Greg McKinley, oversaw the project in order to make sure everything was completed efficiently. Kaempf and Harris is very excited and proud to be a part of the development of the stadium and to help support a local project that will be an important part of Hagerstown’s history in the future.

Making an impact on student athletes for years to come

Starting in Spring of 2018, construction broke ground on the new Mercersburg aquatic center in Mercersburg Pennsylvania. The Mercersburg aquatic center includes an Olympic-size 50-meter, 10-lane pool with a diving well, locker rooms, spectator seating, and administrative office space. This 50-meter pool will be able to provide programs for student groups of all different levels and needs. In addition, the new aquatic center will allow Mercersburg to compete at the level of the top programs across the country.

Kaempf & Harris was proud to provide the ductwork and installation at the aquatic center. Our team work diligently to install the ductwork track that would not only provide airflow for the center, but also fit in the space. Through Mercersburg Outdoor Education program, this space will now be used for physical therapy, rehabilitation, strength training, kayaking, canoeing, and more. This 480,000 gallon pool will serve the Mercersburg community for years to come.