Overview
ACES at Chase | Division 27 Communications Contractor
Building a Connected Campus Through a Multi-Phase Technology Infrastructure Renovation
Waterbury, Connecticut | 565 Chase Parkway | Ongoing | Completion: September 2028
Project Snapshot
Project Type: Multi-Building Education Renovation
SystemOne Contract: BP 27.1 Communications
General Contractor: Downes Construction Co.
Architect: Silver Petrucelli Associates
Engineer: D’Agostino Associates
Completion: September 2028
Project Overview
ACES at Chase is a multi-building education project at 565 Chase Parkway in Waterbury, Connecticut. The project involves renovating multiple existing buildings to provide modernized educational facilities and infrastructure.
SystemOne was awarded the BP 27.1 Communications contract by Downes Construction Co. to deliver the technology and communications infrastructure throughout the campus.
The project includes new telecommunications infrastructure across each building, supported by a campus-wide redundant fiber network designed to connect the facilities into a resilient communications environment.
The Challenge
Renovating multiple existing buildings over a two-year construction period creates a very different set of challenges than a ground-up construction project.
SystemOne must coordinate new technology infrastructure while working around existing building systems and construction activities.
Key challenges include:
- Selective demolition
- Maintaining existing technology systems in active construction areas
- Coordinating new infrastructure with existing conditions
- Coordination with other construction trades
- Phased installation across multiple buildings
- Workflow and schedule coordination
- Maintaining connectivity as construction progresses
The phased nature of the project requires careful planning so that construction can move forward without unnecessarily disrupting existing systems.
SystemOne’s Scope
SystemOne is providing comprehensive telecommunications and technology infrastructure across the ACES at Chase campus, including:
- Cat6A structured cabling
- MDF telecommunications closets
- IDF telecommunications closets
- Fiber optic backbone infrastructure
- Copper backbone infrastructure
- Wireless infrastructure
- Campus-wide redundant fiber loop
- Technology infrastructure coordination
- Selective demolition
- Existing-system coordination
- Testing and project documentation
The Technology Solution
A key component of the project is the installation of a campus-wide redundant fiber loop connecting the multiple buildings.
This infrastructure is designed to provide a resilient backbone between buildings while supporting the communications and technology systems required throughout the campus.
Within each building, new Cat6A structured cabling, MDF/IDF telecommunications spaces, fiber and copper backbone infrastructure and wireless systems will establish the foundation for modern connectivity.
Construction Coordination
Because ACES at Chase involves multiple buildings and phased construction over approximately two years, coordination is critical.
SystemOne is working closely with Downes Construction, the design team and other trades to coordinate telecommunications pathways, equipment locations, existing systems and installation sequencing.
Selective demolition and the need to maintain existing systems within active construction areas require the team to carefully plan each phase of work before new infrastructure can be installed.
Building the Infrastructure While Maintaining the Existing Campus
One of the defining aspects of the ACES at Chase project is the need to modernize technology infrastructure without treating the campus like a blank slate.
SystemOne’s role requires balancing new construction requirements with existing infrastructure, coordinating installation schedules and maintaining operational systems throughout the phased renovation.
This type of work requires more than technical installation expertise—it requires construction coordination, planning and communication.
Project Status
Ongoing — Completion anticipated September 2028.
As construction progresses, SystemOne will continue installing and coordinating the communications infrastructure across the campus.
Additional project updates and completed milestones can be added to this case study as the project moves through construction.
Why This Project Matters
ACES at Chase demonstrates SystemOne’s ability to support complex, multi-building education renovations where technology infrastructure must be installed alongside existing systems and coordinated across multiple construction phases.
The project combines:
Division 27 Communications + Structured Cabling + Fiber + Wireless + Multi-Building Infrastructure + Phased Renovation
Related Services
Division 27 Communications
Structured Cabling
Cat6A Infrastructure
Fiber Optic Infrastructure
MDF/IDF Buildouts
Wireless Infrastructure
Campus Fiber Networks
