Owner: Blue Hills Regional Technical School

Project: Chemistry Lab Renovation

Location: Canton, Massachusetts

Products:  Sheldon Wood Laboratory Casework, Sheldon Axis Flexible Student Lab Tables, Sheldon Fume Hoods, Resin Counter Tops

Longo has been chosen to provide laboratory planning and furniture for the upcoming science lab renovations at Blue Hills Regional. The chemistry lab is to be renovated and converted into a modern science classroom featuring Sheldon’s Axis Infinity table. Below you find downloadable materials including floor plans, elevation drawings, and product engineering drawings.

Project documents:

Floor Plan Drawing for Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Elevation Drawing for Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Sheldon Axis Infinity Student Lab Workstation for Blue Hills Regional School
Sheldon Fume Hood Drawing Blue Hills Regional School
Sheldon Teacher Demonstration Desk

Related Webpages and Downloads:

Download Sheldon Laboratory Systems Product Catalog

K-12 Public School Science Lab Projects Completed by Longo

Private School Science Lab Projects Completed by Longo

School districts belonging to Southern Westchester BOCES may purchase Labscape Industrial Casework and Fume Hoods off of contract.

Period: June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011
Delivery Time Frame: 120 Days
Category: Casework
Manufacturer: Labscape

Sometimes school budgets do not allow for new laboratory construction or complete science classroom renovations – Longo can still help you update your lab with new laboratory furniture to upgrade the appearance (and safety) of your science classrooms. Please view the photos below of laboratory furniture available from Labscape:

Please direct all inquiries with regards to laboratory planning, furniture and construction projects to the marketing department at Longo (info@longoinc.com). To request a consultant & laboratory space evaluation, email Nat Longo (nlongo@longoinc.com). Nat Longo has been building school science labs and commercial laboratories for over 25 years. Project lists are available from Longo if you wish to see where we have worked in NY, NJ, PA, CT, MA & RI.

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Some architects and interior designers only know Longo as a laboratory planning & construction company.  To their surprise when they find out that Longo can also provide design services for college lecture halls, high school (and middle school) auditoriums, historic theaters, and performing arts centers.  Our well-established fixed seating division is capable of creating seating layouts, chair quantity maximization strategies and chair restoration services.

Below is s catalog from Irwin Seating featuring their product line dedicated to the University/College Lecture Hall-Classroom:

Please direct all inquiries with regards to lecture hall seating, auditorium seating, and performing arts centers to the marketing department at Longo (info@longoinc.com).  To request a consultant & space evaluation, email Nat Longo (nlongo@longoinc.com).

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Sheldon Laboratory Furniture on Southern Westchester BOCES Contract Details:

• Period: June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011
• Delivery Time Frame: 120 Days
• Category: Casework
• Manufacturer: Sheldon Lab Systems

Longo laboratory design services are available FREE to Southern Westchester BOCES component school districts.  Our consultants will evaluate your current science classrooms, listen to your requests and then provide you with a lab design and plan of action.

Please direct all inquiries with regards to laboratory planning, furniture and construction projects to the marketing department at Longo (info@longoinc.com).  To request a consultant & laboratory space evaluation, email Nat Longo (nlongo@longoinc.com).  Nat Longo has been building school science labs and commercial laboratories for over 25 years.  Project lists are available from Longo if you wish to see where we have worked in NY, NJ, PA, CT, MA & RI.

Nat recently has led the design and turnkey construction of Iona Prep’s Chemistry & Biology Labs in New Rochelle (NY), Academy of Holy Angels\’ Chemistry Classroom in Demarest (NJ), and in Bardonia (NY) the Chemistry Lab at Albertus Magnus High School.

Products Available on Southern Westchester BOCES:

1. Wood Laboratory Casework
2. Axis Student Lab Workstations
3. TE II Student Lab Centers
4. Focal Point Teacher Demonstration Desk
5. Trifacial Service Island
6. Wood Laboratory Benches
7. Laboratory Fume Hoods

Related Website Links and Downloads:

Longo Construction Services Brochure Download: Longo School Design & Construction Services

Longo, offers construction and installation services which are unique in our markets. We can provide turnkey contracting services which include general construction, plumbing and electrical trades. Our experience also includes countless renovation and remodeling projects which we carried through to successful completion. As part of our complete service package we assume single-source responsibility for successful project execution and we can accept as much or as little of each project as necessary to meet our customer’s requirements. We can also limit our field services to the installation of only those products we provide. Our installation management will provide the coordination to interface with other trades and contractors.

We take pride in the products and services we offer. The quality standards we established continue to serve as the goals we strive to exceed. It is, after all, what our customers have the right to expect from Longo.

The video below is an example of Longo’s managing a science laboratory construction project from start to finish at Albertus Magnus High School:

Albertus Magnus High School ChemistryLab Renovation Stage 1:  Demolition of Existing Science Lab

Albertus Magnus High School Chemistry Lab Renovation Stage 2:  Preparation of Room for Science Lab Furniture Installation

Albertus Magnus High School Chemistry Lab Renovation Stage 3: Completion

Nat Longo has been designing and building laboratory spaces for over  25 years in both the private school and commercial sectors.  Below is some information extracted from a lab meeting Nat has recently had with a private school administrator considering laboratory space updates/renovations for Summer 2011.  The school’s current science labs were built in 1965.  

In an effort to improve high school science education standards & scores, it is important to have the proper learing environments and training facilities available – all of this requires planning ahead to create educationally-correct teaching spaces for the sciences.

In some instances, changes needed to better support academic programs may just require the purchasing of new equipment, replacing outdated furniture.  However, most changes will require a more in-depth review of the facility and dictate that construction/renovation services are necessary.

In anticipation of renovating a laboratory space or building a new science wing, guidelines must be agreed upon (and followed) to ensure that the end product will deliver satisfactory results. There is rarely a second chance to correct mistakes. The time spent in the planning process is an excellent investment for any lab renovation project, regardless of size.

Getting started, it is recommended that a planning committee be formed representing both teachers and administrators.  This is necessary to define project assumptions – and they should reflect the mission statement of the school, the vision for the future of the school and the goals of the science department.

There are  important questions that must be answered before a lab space can be designed.

1. What do you want your students to learn and your method of teaching them?
2. What teaching & support lab facilities will be required now? In The future?
3. What are the school’s priorities? Does the proposed construction project’s results fall into line with the school’s goals?

Interested to learn more about renovating science lab rooms?  Want to speak to Nat Longo directly about your science lab and the options available to you regarding lab design, purchasing new furniture, etc.? 

Please direct all inquiries with regards to laboratory planning, furniture and construction projects to the marketing department at Longo (info@longoinc.com).  To request a consultant & laboratory space evaluation, email Anthony Stellatos (anthonys@longoinc.com). 

Longo offers laboratory planning, budget and full turnkey services to industrial/commercial clients and private schools in New Jersey (Bergen-Passaic-Essex-Hudson-Morris Counties), New York (Westchester-Rockland-Dutchess-Putnam-Orange Counties) and Connecticut (Fairfield County). Please contact us for your laboratory design and furniture requirements (info@longoinc.com).

Laboratory Furniture Contract: 4400001840
Term: 12/1/2009 – 11/30/2010

Manufacturer: Sheldon Laboratory Systems

Products:  Wood Laboratory Casework, Fume Hoods, TE II Lab Centers, Axis Infinity ® Student Lab Stations, Trifacial Service Islands

Since 1898, design and quality have made Sheldon Laboratory Systems the first name in educational casework and now available on Pennsylvania State Contract.  School districts planning science lab construction projects can now purchase the very best furniture in the business direct from the distributor. Direct purchase eliminates the possibility of inferior and/or unapproved product subsitution.  Secondly, direct from the distributor guarantees the school district & the taxpayers get the science lab furniture they want without having to pay the additional mark-up placed upon the furniture by a general contractor.   

Longo has been designing & building science labs for over 40 years – whether you require a new school laboratory or the renovation of an existing facility, Longo can take you from initial planning to construction and equipment installation!

Please call Longo’s marketing department at (800) 635-6646 or email info@longoinc.com for more information. If sizes & quantities are provided, we can typically turn around a quote in 24-48 hours.

For more info, please click on the links below the subject line:

Sheldon Wood Laboratory Casework: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/products/wood_casework.html

Sheldon Axis Student Lab Tables: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/axis.asp

Sheldon Fume Hoods: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/fume_hoods.asp

Sheldon Focal Point Demo Desk: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/demo_units.asp

Sheldon Teacher’s Desk: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/demo_units.asp

Sheldon TEII Lab Stations: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/teii.asp

Sheldon Trifacial Lab Service Island: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/trifacial_service_island.asp

Sheldon Lab Pier Tables: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/pier_tables.asp

Sheldon Unicast & Unimix Service Fixtures:  http://www.sheldonlabs.com/fixtures.asp

Sheldon Laboratory Safety Shower: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/safety.asp

Sheldon Lab Sinks: http://www.sheldonlabs.com/sinks.asp

Longo has been a Sheldon Labs distributor for over 50 years. Since 1898, Sheldon has designed and built laboratory furniture products here in the U.S. (first in Michigan, now in Mississippi). We value our long term relationship with an American manufacturer known for their consistent, high quality lab products and their ability to deliver on-time and within budget!

Sheldon is the first name in educational science lab furniture.  Sheldon products have been designed to be an active part of the teaching and learning process. Sheldon equipment is manufactured to the highest standards in the industry to assure long life and full value to the educational system, extending from the elementary grade levels through the middle school, high school, 2-year and 4-year college levels.

To learn more about Sheldon and their laboratory product offerings, please visit them at http://www.sheldonlabs.com.

Please direct all inquiries with regards to laboratory planning, furniture and construction projects to the marketing department at Longo (info@longoinc.com).

Longo offers laboratory planning, budget and full turnkey services to industrial/commercial clients and private schools in New Jersey (Bergen-Passaic-Essex-Hudson-Morris Counties), New York (Westchester-Rockland-Dutchess-Putnam-Orange Counties) and Connecticut (Fairfield County). Please contact us for your laboratory design and furniture requirements (info@longoinc.com).

At Longo, we’ve been providing superior laboratory and educational solutions for 40 years. We design and build state-of-the-art teaching labs for any discipline, any educational level, virtually anywhere in the country.

We understand that the same lab equipment is not conductive to all teaching goals, so our knowledgeable specialists work closely with you to identify specific needs and recommend appropriate products and materials. We also offer turnkey services-from consultation and concept to construction and completion.

Whether you’re planning a new lab space or upgrading an existing one, use our experience to your advantage. Call us today for a free consultation (800-635-6646), or email info@longoinc.com. Because planning and building an educational laboratory is a complicated and costly undertaking – and we can help you get it right the first time.

Longo – from elementary through higher education, laboratories are our business.

• Budgeting
• Planning
• Design
• Drawings
• Project Management
• Construction
• Furnishings & Equipment

At Longo, Inc. we know that laboratories for science education are very unique facilities.

Laboratories are extremely complex. Every aspect of design, operation and maintenance is highly critical with little tolerance for variation. This precise laboratory environment is critical to achieving accurate results. At Longo, Inc. we know the importance of accurate results… and we deliver.

Whether you require a new laboratory or renovation of an existing facility we offer a unique range of services to assist including…

• Turkey Contracting Services – including general contacting, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Installation Services  
• General Construction
• Design & Drawings
• Project Management 

Whatever the laboratory type or function we can assist.

• clinical
• pharmaceutical
• food sciences
• research & development process control
• bio-sciences
• quality assurance
• medical research
• electronics
• clean rooms
• material testing
• microbiology
• chemistry
• animal
• forensic sciences