Health Care Projects

Energy Audit – Performed an energy audit to determine potential energy and water reduction opportunities. Systems included were the central heating and cooling plants, air handling systems, domestic cold and hot water systems, wastewater, and lighting systems.

Chilled Water Plant Study – Chilled water plant study that included documentation of the existing equipment and distribution system, master planning for replacement of aging equipment and expansion of capacity, and modifications to system arrangement to improve distribution and reduce energy use. The electric service was also evaluated to determine required upgrades to support the chilled water plant expansion.

Chilled Water System Upgrade, Phase I – Provided mechanical and electrical design for Phase I of the chilled water plant upgrade including the installation of a 620-ton chiller, cooling tower, primary and secondary pumps, and associated structural and electrical work. It was designed to accommodate a future change from a primary system to a primary/secondary distribution system.

Chilled Water Plant, Phase II – Provided mechanical and electrical design for Phase II of the chilled water plant upgrades including the installation of a second 620-ton chiller, cooling tower, primary and secondary pumps, and associated structural and electrical work. The new chilled water plant now serves all current hospital loads with expansion capability.

Chilled Water System Study – Performed a study of the chilled water system that serves the main operating room air handling unit and implemented recommendations to improve controllability of chilled water temperature.

Chilled Water System Balancing – Audit of existing distribution system to troubleshoot balancing and control issues. Worked with TAB contractor to re-establish terminal chilled water flowrates and control parameters.

AHU-1 Replacement – Provided mechanical and electrical engineering to replace AHU-1 that serves the sterilization lab area at Carroll Hospital Center. The existing unit provided 100% outdoor air, and the capacity of the replacement air handling unit is designed to meet the current demand, plus an allowance for future capacity.

AHU-2 Replacement – Provided mechanical and electrical engineering to replace AHU-2 that serves sterile processing and phlebotomy areas. The replacement air handling unit was designed to meet the current demand, plus an allowance for future capacity.

AHU-4 Replacement – Provided mechanical and electrical engineering to replace AHU-4 that serves Exam Rooms, Rehab Rooms, and C-Section ORs associated with the Outpatient Center and Family Birthplace.

Emergency Generator – Provided engineering services to replace the hospital’s existing 620 kW emergency generator and emergency power distribution switchboard with a new 800 kW generator and emergency power distribution switchboard to provide additional capacity for the hospital’s emergency distribution system.

Emergency Power Distribution Upgrades – Design for providing additional power distribution to serve several areas in the hospital, including the Critical Care Unit and Dietary Services.

Automatic Transfer Switch Replacement – Provided electrical engineering to replace multiple Automatic Transfer Switches that provide emergency power throughout the hospital.

HVAC System Upgrade – Provided design associated with upgrading HVAC systems that serve the Sterilization Lab and the Family Birthplace Operating Rooms, Exam Rooms, and Rehab Rooms.

Exhaust System Study – Performed a study of the exhaust system that serves the Critical Care Unit and made recommendations to improve performance of pressure control.

Sterile Processing Upgrades – Provided full-service design, engineering, and construction management to replace instrument and cart washers in the Sterile Processing Department. Project included utility, HVAC, exhaust and pressure control upgrades, as well as phased construction.

Histology Lab Exhaust – Evaluation and design of exhaust system to mitigate xylene odors.

Fuel Cell Study – Concept design integrating fuel cell technology as a power source for hospital resiliency plan. Concept included combined heat and power options, life cycle cost and return on investment analysis.

Fuel Oil Distribution Study and Upgrade – Risk assessment study of the fuel oil distribution system serving the central heating boilers and emergency generators. Provided design upgrades of pumping and distribution system to improve resiliency during a catastrophic event.

Steam Condensate Study – Evaluation and design to upgrade steam condensate collection and pumping systems throughout the hospital.

Catheterization Lab Humidification – Design of humidification for Cath Labs to meet minimum humidity requirements. Design consisted of steam humidification system within the air distribution system.

Behavioral Health Nurses Station Upgrade – HVAC and electrical engineering to accommodate renovations to the nurses station in the Behavioral Health Unit.

Emergency Department Registration Desk Upgrade – HVAC and electrical engineering to accommodate renovations to the main registration desk in the Emergency Department.

Domestic Hot Water System – Design for complete replacement/upgrade of the hospital’s two main domestic hot water systems. Project included replacing existing steam-generated heaters with gas-fired heaters.

Cancer Center Linear Accelerator Replacement – Provided mechanical and electrical engineering for the replacement of the Linear Accelerator in the Cancer Center Building. Project included installation of a new Varian Linear Accelerator and removal of the existing Elekta Linear Accelerator.

Lititz, Pennsylvania
Kissel Hill – Mechanical and electrical engineering for approximately 8,900 sq. ft. Urgent Care Facility consisting of Exam Rooms, X-ray, Treatment rooms, and Pharmacy.

Mechanical and electrical engineering for approximately 6,800 sq. ft. outpatient specialty care practices including Specimen Lab, Psychology, Consultation, and Cardiology.

Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Walter Aument Family Health Center – Mechanical and electrical engineering for 9,000 sq. ft. of renovations, including General Administration space, Family Practice, and Physical Therapy.

Columbia, Pennsylvania
HVAC System Masterplan – Analysis and concept design for facility- wide HVAC masterplan. Analysis consisted of an equipment condition assessment based on age, condition, remaining useful life, and applicability with planned facility renovations. Developed phased replacement and upgrade of systems to accommodate continuity of operation and integration with planned facility renovations.

Building Renovations – Mechanical and electrical engineering for multiple-phased building renovations that encompass approximately 21,600 sq. ft. Facility services various general practice Family Medicine and specialty practices including, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Imaging, Blood Lab, Physical Treatment (general and lymphoma treatment). Project consisted of significant infrastructure upgrades that included new central heating hot water system, new electrical service, new HVAC systems, and associated distribution systems.

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
CT Scanner Replacement – Mechanical and electrical engineering to support the installation of a new CT scanner. Project included a new dedicated HVAC system to meet temperature and humidity control requirements.

Willow Lakes, Pennsylvania
X-Ray Replacement – Mechanical and Electrical engineering to support the installation of a new X-Ray.

CT Replacement – Mechanical and electrical engineering to support the replacement of the CT equipment. Scope included replacing the existing CT equipment from a water-cooled unit to an air-cooled machine.

Physical Therapy Renovations – Mechanical and electrical engineering to support expanding the Physical Therapy Unit within the facility.

Leola, Pennsylvania
Facility Condition Assessment – Provide mechanical and electrical equipment condition assessment based on age, condition, remaining useful life, and applicability with planned facility renovations. Prepared systems recommendations to be used as a basis of design in the subsequent planning and design phase.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Wildflower X-Ray Fit-out – Mechanical and electrical engineering in connection with the shell space for a new X-ray room and other imaging equipment located in the Wildflower Office Building.

 

Surgical Center – Renovation and expansion of surgical suite; project encompassed 10,000 sq. ft. and included Operating Rooms, Recovery, Preoperative, Isolation Rooms, and Nurses Stations.

Medical Center Expansion – Engineering design for a 70,000 sq. ft. addition to mall-like medical center including York Hospital Pharmacy and Cancer Treatment Center.

Alzheimer’s & Psychiatric Care – Engineering services for renovations to floors A&B in Building 59 and conversion to long-term psychiatric care and Alzheimer unit which serves the entire Medical Center. Square footage involved is 35,686 sq. ft.

Pharmacy Consolidation & Renovation – Engineering services to consolidate inpatient, outpatient, and pharmacy administrative functions into a single location of approximately 6,000 sq. ft. As part of the renovation process, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, lighting, plumbing, and fire protection systems were upgraded and/or replaced. The campus utilizes a chilled water and steam central plant system, to which the building is connected.

Ambulatory/Infusion Clinic – This project includes the phased renovation of 34,000 sq. ft. of an Ambulatory Procedures Unit and Ambulatory Infusion Clinic at the Navy Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. The renovation provides improved separation of public and clinic spaces, improved staff monitoring of patients, separation of “dirty” and “clean” functions, enhanced public spaces and waiting areas, and renovation of staff support space.

Sterile Processing Upgrade – Design-build team to expand and completely renovate the existing 17,000 SF SPD. Phased construction, interim planning, and task-specific scheduling were utilized to maintain continuity of operations within the SPD.