Ohio State University Med Gas Vacuum Upgrade - Cancer and Critical Care Tower
Project Overview
Sauer Group was hired in a Joint Venture with another Mechanical Contractor to provide a Design Build upgrade to the medical vacuum system in the new Cancer and Critical Care Tower at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
This project was undertaken to expand the capacity of the vacuum system in order to increase capacity for the growing healthcare facility. The critical nature of this project required exceptional coordination and planning, as all work was performed while the hospital remained in full operation.
Contract value
$400,000
Completion
Feb 2017
Sector
Healthcare
project type
Design-build upgrade
Contract value
GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price)
Construction mgr
Hospital Mechanical Partners
Contract value
Prater Engineering Associates Inc.
6130 Wilcox Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016
Contract value
Paul sherwood, The Ohio State University,
614-292-2165
Project Tour
The Challenge
- Zero Downtime Requirement
The upgrade had to be completed with absolutely no interruptions to patient care and services. This meant working around active medical operations, coordinating with hospital staff, and implementing fail-safe procedures to ensure continuous vacuum service. - System Integration
Connecting new medical vacuum infrastructure to existing systems while maintaining code compliance and operational integrity throughout the facility. - State-Administered Project
Working within the constraints of a State of Ohio administered Design Build Project with Guaranteed Maximum Price requirements, ensuring full compliance with state regulations and documentation standards.
Scope of Work
The comprehensive medical gas upgrade included:
- New medical vacuum risers throughout the tower
- Medical vacuum branch lines to serve expanded areas
- Area alarm systems for monitoring and safety
- Connections to zone valve boxes for system control
- Integration with existing hospital infrastructure
- Testing and commissioning of all systems
The Sauer Group Solution.
Phased Implementation
Our team developed a comprehensive phasing plan that allowed for seamless integration of new systems while maintaining uninterrupted service to all patient care areas.
Joint Venture Coordination
Leveraging the combined expertise of our joint venture partnership to ensure all aspects of the medical gas systems were properly designed, installed, and commissioned.
Design-Build Expertise
Working closely with Prater Engineering Associates Inc., we provided a complete design-build solution that optimized system capacity while minimizing disruption to hospital operations.
Systems Installed
- Plumbing Infrastructure
- Medical Gas Distribution
Key Achievements.
100% Uptime
Successfully maintained hospital operations throughout the entire project with zero interruptions to patient care.
On-Time Delivery
Completed within the established timeline despite the complexity of working in an active healthcare environment.
Code Compliance
Met all State of Ohio requirements and healthcare facility standards for medical gas systems.
Seamless Integration
Successfully expanded system capacity while integrating with existing infrastructure.
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