Project Description

Neal Hall is located on Lake Land Junior College Campus in Mattoon, Illinois. It houses a nursing lab, 2-D and 3-D art labs, a music classroom, a biology lab, a greenhouse, an earth science lab, and general education classrooms. This building is integral to serving a wide range of educational needs.

The nursing lab provides students with hands-on experience in a simulated clinical setting, allowing them to practice skills and gain confidence before entering the workforce. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and resources to support student learning.

In 2020, a fire caused significant damage to the roof, as well as smoke and water damage to common areas, music, and art classrooms. Restoring Neal Hall is vital to the college’s mission of providing high-quality education to students across many disciplines.

The art labs are also noteworthy. The 2-D art lab allows students to explore drawing, painting, printmaking, and other forms of artistic expression, while the 3-D art lab provides access to sculpture, ceramics, and other three-dimensional media.

Proper heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are critical for labs like these. Griswold Controls’ QuickSet CPP forged brass manual balance valves and QuickSet manual balance valves allow the balancing contractor to set design flowrates in the field. These valves optimize heating and cooling flow to each zone, ensuring comfort for students, staff, and faculty.