Sacred Heart University – College of Health Education Expansion

CES provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and lighting design services for this significant addition to the existing College of Health Education Center (CHE). Designed to support modern teaching methods and immersive learning, the expansion includes large-capacity classrooms (50- and 75-person), hands-on skills labs, and advanced medical simulation suites that replicate real-world healthcare environments.

The building systems were carefully designed to support the dual function of the facility as both a traditional academic environment and a high-tech simulation center. Highlights include LED lighting throughout, gas-fired boilers, rooftop DOAS units, and simulation-grade medical gas infrastructure, complete with air compressors and gas manifolds to support realistic clinical training scenarios. Teaching walls and integrated AV infrastructure were also included to elevate the experience.

A key challenge of the project was the high level of MEP coordination required. The design had to accommodate extensive building systems in a way that supports both general instruction and the rigorous demands of healthcare simulation, all while integrating seamlessly into the existing building infrastructure.