AlfaTech Big Book: SoCal – Healthcare

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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL – SEISMIC RETROFIT

San Diego, CA

Type: Hospital Size: 1.0M SF

Our team provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering for the hospital seismic retrofit. The design team was challenged to implement seismic upgrades to this six-story, one million-square-foot building while keeping the facility fully operational during the process. The team rose to the challenge by creating a cross- bracing system for the building exterior that enabled construction to take place without disrupting operations. Additionally, careful consideration was given to ensure the design was aesthetically pleasing because of its visually prominent location on the hills.

The MEP portion entailed new stairwell pressurization systems, relocation of plumbing mains, and relocation of electrical services to accommodate seismic structural modifications. A new MRI machine was also included in the scope of work.