The Gateway Center at Westchester Community College is a cornerstone facility supporting the college’s mission to expand workforce development and lifelong learning. This modern, 70,000-square-foot V-shaped building provides extensive instructional and community-focused spaces, including a welcome center, classrooms, conference and seminar rooms, computer and language labs, a lecture hall, offices, an auditorium and a café. STV’s construction management team delivered comprehensive pre‑construction and construction‑phase services, guiding the project from early planning through closeout and commissioning.
What challenges did STV address?
The project required building a large, multi‑use academic facility that could meet LEED® certification goals while coordinating multiple prime contractors and maintaining the college’s active campus environment. Ensuring constructability, maintaining budget and schedule alignment and adhering to strict LEED® construction and administration requirements were critical challenges requiring disciplined management and proactive oversight.
What solutions did STV deliver?
STV provided full construction management services, including constructability reviews, budgeting, scheduling, procurement support, contractor coordination and project closeout. The team played a key role in ensuring the project met LEED® Gold certification requirements, monitoring documentation, materials tracking, and sustainable construction practices. STV’s leadership helped streamline multi‑prime contractor management and ensured that critical milestones were achieved efficiently and collaboratively.
How does this project benefit the community?
The Gateway Center enhances the college’s ability to serve students and area residents through expanded instructional offerings, community programming and workforce training. Its modern, flexible spaces support economic mobility, job readiness and regional workforce needs, strengthening the college’s role as an essential community resource.
Key stats and accolades
- 70,000‑sf V‑shaped academic and community facility
- LEED® Gold certified
- Includes labs, lecture spaces, auditorium, café, and welcome center
- Multi‑prime coordination and phased delivery
