3.0T MRI Site Prep
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contracting Method: Design/Bid-Build
Building Use: Medical Facility
Completion Date: February 2023
Project Summary:
We served as the Prime Contractor, with 18% of the work self-performed, to successfully prepare the site for a new GE 3.0T MRI machine at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This $2.21 million project, executed from February 2022 to February 2023, involved extensive renovations and system upgrades to ensure a seamless integration with existing systems while maintaining operational status throughout construction. The project was completed on time and within budget, highlighting our capability to manage complex healthcare renovations with precision, maintaining safety and efficiency throughout the process. For more information or inquiries, please contact us!
We served as the Prime Contractor, with 18% of the work self-performed, to successfully prepare the site for a new GE 3.0T MRI machine at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This $2.21 million project, executed from February 2022 to February 2023, involved extensive renovations and system upgrades to ensure a seamless integration with existing systems while maintaining operational status throughout construction. The project was completed on time and within budget, highlighting our capability to manage complex healthcare renovations with precision, maintaining safety and efficiency throughout the process. For more information or inquiries, please contact us!
Scope of Work:
The project involved the site preparations for a new VA-purchased GE 3.0T MRI machine at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Renovations included a 2,100 sqft MRI Suite comprising a Holding Room, Control Room, MRI Equipment Room, Clean Linen Room, MRI Pen Panel Closet, MRI Medical Gas Closet, and MRI Room. Additional construction scopes included demolition, structural steel framing, rough carpentry, solid surface fabrications, roofing, waterproofing, firestopping, joint sealants, doors/frames/hardware, metal stud framing, drywall, ACT, resilient flooring, painting, manufactured wood casework, RF shielding, fire suppression, plumbing, medical gas, HVAC, TAB, electrical, communications, access control, lighting controls, fire alarm, mass notification, earthwork, decorative metal fence and gates, and plantings.
Challenges & Solutions
- Construction conducted while the facility remained fully operational
- Isolation of construction phases using fire-rated/clean room barriers and negative air environments
- Shift work and temporary acoustic barriers to minimize noise and vibration
- Coordinated phasing and operations with client and staff through weekly meetings
- Implemented Infectious Control Risk Assessment measures
- Managed power outages, transfers, and temporary emergency power provisions
- 24/7 construction operations during shutdowns with careful planning and monitoring
