WHAT: As Worcester State University alumni return to campus for homecoming weekend, there will be a new part of the campus to explore. The Worcester, Massachusetts based university has opened its state-of-the-art Wellness Center. W.T. Rich Company selected Work Zone Cam to document construction of the 101,000-square-foot building from May 2014 to September 2016. See 28 months of progress in 90 seconds with Work Zone Cam’s new professional time-lapse movie!
WHY: The new facility provides a space for both intercollegiate and intramural athletic competition. Amenities include both competition and recreational gymnasiums, walking track, two story fitness center, 3 exercise rooms, and community space. Academic concentrations such as occupational therapy and nursing will also be held in the new facility, along with community events such as athletic camps. The Wellness Center is also the fourth LEED certified building on campus.
HOW: Relive the construction with Work Zone Cam’s new time-lapse movie.
ABOUT WORK ZONE CAM Founded by webcam specialists, Work Zone Cam provides a professional, reliable and easy to use time-lapse camera solution. Backed by award-winning technology that is licensed from EarthCam – the industry leader, Work Zone Cam systems are wireless, all-weather digital SLR cameras that are ideal for documenting projects and producing HD quality time-lapse movies. With applications in the construction, retail, healthcare, education and design-build industries, the rugged construction camera is designed for extended outdoor use.
Some of the projects documented by Work Zone Cam include: Orlando Citrus Bowl, Grace Farms, Chicago O’Hare Modernization Program, Edward Andrews Homes, Petersen Automotive Museum, Provo City Center Temple, T-Mobile Arena and The BIG Maze & The BEACH at the National Building Museum.
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