Corrections to O.R. AHU 5, 3rd Floor Bed Tower
Corrections to O.R. AHU 5, 3rd Floor Bed Tower
LOCATION
Illinois – North
SECTOR
Public – Federal
ARCHITECT
Jesse Brown VAMC Planning and Construction
SIZE
sf
CONTRACT VALUE
$0 – $1,000,000
PRACTICE
COMPLEXITY This project scope included the mechanical, temperature and electrical corrections to AHU-5 Air Handler. The corrections shall include removal and replacement of ductwork transition section on the supply side of AHU-5, removal of heat recovery system, installation of volume control dampers, air flow measuring stations, cooling & pre-heat coils, filters, DDC sensors/transmitters on air handler & in the Surgical Suites, and a revision of air handler sequence of operation.
AWESOME SAUCE QUOTE OR STATISTIC
This project was a three shift – 24 hour a day project with a peak of 25 tradespeople. The project was constructed under a compressed timeline while the OR doctors were on 4th of July leave.
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