New Health Center
University of South Carolina Upstate

Electrical design for a new 4,590 SF Health Center on the USC Upstate campus, including approximately 1,300 SF of renovated space in the adjacent Rampey Building. Scope includes new electrical and telecom service entrances, power distribution for HVAC and lighting, LED lighting with IECC-compliant controls, generator-backed emergency lighting, and a new fire alarm system integrated with the campus Emergency Messaging System.

Renovation
Furman University

Burdette Engineering is providing electrical design for the renovation of approx. 13,000 square feet within Furman University’s Physical Activities Center (PAC). The project transforms a portion of the building’s underused pool area into new spaces for students including an expanded fitness center, a climbing wall, and a relocated Human Performance Lab. Two new classrooms will be created in the former upstairs group fitness studio. Our scope includes new LED lighting, fire alarm device modifications in areas of construction, removal of power to the abandoned pool equipment, and power for new HVAC and plumbing equipment as required. Renovations began December 11, 2025, and are set to continue through early August 2026.

Greenville Technical College

Burdette performed the electrical design for this new, 125,000SF, 3-story building for Greenville Technical College.  Scope included power service entrance to main switchboard and distribution, power for HVAC, labs and other Owner furnished equipment, lighting design, exterior lighting design, battery powered emergency lighting, fire alarm, lighting protection, emergency call stations.

Renovation
Lander University

Providing electrical design and specifications for renovations to Lander University’s Online Academic Support Building, which is being moved to the former Bank of America building in Uptown Greenwood, which will add more than 18,100 square feet of multipurpose space, including first and third floors and basement. Work included power distribution redesign, new LED lighting per IECC, MDP replacement, and coordination with existing fire alarm and HVAC systems to complete the building renovation.

Renovation
Anderson University

Renovations and construction continue at the College of Engineering Building at Anderson University, with Burdette Engineering providing electrical engineering services for the building which will be located in 11,000 SF of the 27,000 existing square foot space on the lower level of the 907 N. Main Street building in Anderson, SC. Services include HVAC power distribution, LED lighting, and a new fire alarm system.

New Press
Bob Jones University

Burdette performed the electrical design so that this state-of-the-art printing press could be implemented at Bob Jones University. The Landa Digital Printing press is a large scale, digital, ink jet, sheet fed printer being used to print textbook covers for the textbooks that the Bob Jones University press produces. The Landa Press is one of only a few in use in the country and one of 40 currently installed world-wide.

Renovation
Clemson University

Burdette performed the electrical design for the lawn area behind Cooper Library and between the new Watt Family Innovation Center and Strom Thurmond Institute. Goals were to improve walkability and accessibility with added benefit of event power. The new hardscape and pedestrian friendly lighting beautifully and functionally connect surrounding buildings.

Renovation / Relocation
Greenville Technical College

After performing the initial feasibility study for the college’s HVAC program relocation to Building 103, Burdette completed the electrical design to relocate the program.  Scope included: power for HVAC instructional equipment, lighting for labs, lighting for new classroom/office spaces, and providing the lighting for new, covered exterior workspaces are part of the scope.
Photos above are pre-existing.

Renovation
Limestone University

Newly renovated, 65,000SF library and student center, Burdette completed the electrical portion of this design in 2021.  The upper-level library features stacks with compact shelving and areas for student study, tutoring and classrooms.  The lower level has a more open floor plan to provide gaming and lounge area, student commons, school store, art gallery, and dining space.

Addition / Renovation
Clemson University

Recently constructed is the 13,000SF Addition/Renovation of Reeves Football Operations building for Clemson University’s Clemson Tigers.  The original 145,000SF building received LEED Silver certification in 2018 and continues to be a hallmark facility for college football operations nationwide.

Renovation
Greenville Technical College

Burdette provided the electrical engineering design for 45,000SF of renovation and 5,500SF of new addition to the existing Building 102 for both the Admissions Resource Center and the Technical Resources Center located on the Barton Campus in Greenville, SC. Burdette’s services began at the schematic phase through construction.  Unique elements of our electrical scope included a lot of coordination with the Owner for IT and AV as well as Green Globes compliance.

Renovation
Anderson University

Burdette recently completed the electrical design for 7,000 SF of remodeled space for the Admissions Suite for Anderson University.  Burdette’s design included unique LED lighting options for the entire space and a fire alarm system that was incorporated into the existing system.

Presbyterian College
Renovation and Addition of Cornelson Hall

Burdette provided the electrical design for the 27,000 SF renovation and 15,000 SF 3-Story addition now completed at this historic hall at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC.  The renovation includes opening up the original 3 story atrium.

Clemson University
Generator Replacement
Provided initial study in 2015 and is now redesigning the service entrance to comply with the findings of the initial generator study of the Biosystems Research Complex building for Clemson University’s main campus:  Four (4) 600KW parallel generators will be used rather than a single generator. This option includes the replacing the existing pad mount transformer with new one and relocating in order to place a new 3,000 Amp automatic transfer switch and paralleling switchgear where the present transformer is located.

Bob Jones University
Renovation

This 13,750 SF renovation included a new coffee shop, expanded student seating/dining areas, new offices and student work rooms and a redesigned book store for student textbooks and school merchandise. Burdette designed the lighting and lighting controls systems, power and fire alarm system as well as provided construction management services to ensure a quality installation.

Photos Provided Courtesy of Bob Jones University.

Clemson University
New Plant

New Energy Facility to include new service delivery at 480/277V, 3 Phase. Transformers to include coordination for sizes and pads, switchgear, motor control centers and panelboard distribution for two (2) 1400-ton chillers and associated pumps and equipment. Also provided LED lighting design, emergency lighting, fire alarm system and provisions for future chillers.

Cleveland Community College
Renovation

In coordination with a specialty theater consulting group and the Owner, Burdette Engineering, Inc. designed the power system required for a complete performance system upgrade to include performance and house lighting, rigging and emergency power.

Clemson University
HVAC & Window Replacement
2013 Excellence in Construction Award

Electrical design for the complete replacement of mechanical systems in Barnett Hall to include first floor HVAC and toilet ventilation.  Demolition and construction were completed in phases in order to accommodate completion during the 2013 summer break period.  Project was fast track and contractor led, requiring intense coordination.

Bob Jones University
Renovation

Burdette Engineering, Inc. provided electrical design services for the renovation of the campus main dining commons.  It was completed in two phases beginning in 2010 and finishing summer of 2013.  Phase I work was implemented to provide a streamlined food delivery in a canteen setting and to prepare the students for the changes to the food delivery coming in Phase II.  The Phase II renovation included electrical infrastructure design, one of the first installations of Hubbell’s new high lumen LED downlights, lighting for the varsity room, power design for new kitchen equipment and hoods, HVAC connections and new fire alarm system for the entire building. Burdette’s Phase II design brought a new concept in food delivery providing students with a wide variety of new choices and a more socially interactive environment.

Photos provided courtesy of Bob Jones University.