Renovate Building 223

Contracting Method: Design-Build

Building Use: Medical Facility

Completion Date: December 2023

Project Summary:
We served as the prime contractor for the renovation of Building 223 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Facility. This $5.8 million project, from August 2021 to December 2023, involved transforming the building into a specialized storage facility with precise environmental controls. The renovation highlights our ability to manage complex healthcare projects with stringent requirements, delivering a facility optimized for pandemic preparedness and logistics. For more information or inquiries, please contact us!

Scope of Work:

This project involved the comprehensive renovation of Building 223 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Facility to create a specialized storage facility for pandemic preparedness and logistics. The renovation required precise coordination to meet functional and environmental standards, transforming the building into three distinct areas with specific purposes.

Challenges & Solutions

• Precise environmental controls to meet specific temperature and ventilation requirements
• Comprehensive design and execution to ensure the facility meets the unique demands of pandemic preparedness
• Coordination of multiple trades and systems to maintain the integrity of the storage facility during renovation

Areas Covered:

• Plan West Section: Semi-Conditioned Storage Space for Facilities Engineering
  • Installed a minimal heating system and enhanced ventilation for temperature control, ensuring the space remains above 40°F.
• Plan East Section: Conditioned Storage Space for Logistics
  • Converted into a space with temperatures maintained between 60°F in the winter and below 80°F in the summer, outfitted with pallet racking for efficient storage.