Before the approaching winter, it was essential that Salem State University (SSU), in Salem, Mass., enclose its new fitness and recreation center. To remain on the fast track, critical path of construction, the facility had to be enclosed within eight to 10 weeks. Requiring also that the new facility would be state-of-the-art for energy efficiency. To reach those goals, Kingspan KarrierPanel Barrier Wall System was specified to construct the exterior envelope of the 2-story center, located in the O’Keefe Sports Complex on the university campus.
Dedication ceremonies were held on November 2, 2013, for the Harold E. and Marilyn J. Gassett Fitness and Recreation Center. The facility, located on the campus of SSU, added 40,000 square feet of space to the O'Keefe Sports Complex, and now provides top tier exercise equipment, locker rooms, studios, and two recreational basketball/volleyball courts for 10,000 students, faculty, and staff.