Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (Dublin, GA)
Contract #VA247-15-C-0107 (Awarded 9/30/2016)
Size: 16,852 (Addition) 1,158 SF (Renovation)
Estimate: $6,500,000 Bid: 6,487,000 (Δ -0.20%)
| DAE led the Design Team on the addition to a Community Living Center (CLC). This required the renovation of adjoining areas, allowing the new space to flow seamlessly. The addition comprised of 15 Single-Occupancy Beds and Restrooms, allowing the decompression of previous Double-Occupancy units . This improves patient dignity, privacy, and comfort.
An outdoor recreation area adjoining the Indoor Recreation area Dining Areas includes several amenities that create a home-like environment for residents. This includes a garden, a dedicated outdoor restroom, as well as a picnic shed. A laundry area, medication storage, and a new elevator were also included in the design. 29 additional surface parking spots were added to support visitor and employee needs, requiring extensive site work. DAE teamed with a third-party consultant to perform GIS Topographical Survey(s), as well as all other required geotechnical work. When Industrial Hygiene/Abatement assessment was necessary, the DAE appointed a Certified Industrial Hygienist to verify that all Abatement Design incorporated VA requirements; as well as all federal, state, and local laws. All design was in accordance with any applicable VA Design Guides, including the Barrier-Free Design Guide; and met NFPA, ASHRAE/SMACNA standards for these types of systems. The project achieved an energy consumption level 30% below ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004. s.
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