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Descriptive:
This
5,000 square foot remodel was especially challenging because
the medical facility was kept fully operational while abating
asbestos, replacing the building's main electrical service,
installing new rooftop air handling equipment and ductwork and
retrofitting new X ray equipment in the building.
In order to minimize disruptions the project was broken down
into two phases. Exam beds and equipment had to be temporarily
relocated in order for the Doctors and Medical staff to continue
to see their patients. The reception area was relocated three
times during the remodel.
Asbestos was present in flooring, wall coverings and insulation.
After material abatement and subsequent demolition, it was discovered
that some bearing walls had previously been removed. Beams and
columns had to be added and modified in order to adequately
support the second floor and roof. This task was complicated
by existing piping, ducts and wiring in the area.
Another challenging aspect of the project was remodeling the
existing X ray rooms. New state of the art X ray equipment replaced
existing equipment. Several walls had to be left out in order
to install the new equipment. After the new, very sensitive
equipment was installed it was protected from dust and the construction
completed around it.
The project was completed on time and within budget with minimal
disruption to the Medical Park's operations.
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