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New Parasitic Diseases Laboratory

Scope

Design the mechanical systems (HVAC, fire protection, and fuel storage) for a new 27,384 sq. ft. laboratory and support space.

Owner 
Centers for Disease Control

Mechanical Contractor
Meridian Contracting

Prime Consultant
Tippett Clepper & Associates

Construction Cost
$6,200,000 (total)
$1.650,000 (mechanical)

Special Circumstances

• Phasing of the project into two separate construction periods to accommodate existing personnel.

• Two custom 20,000 CFM, variable volume air handling units.

• An above ceiling service corridor required all equipment requiring service (i.e., air valves, HVAC and plumbing control valves, etc.) to be within reach of the corridor.

• Steam-to-hot water heat exchanger utilizing campus steam.

• 120-gallon steam water heater utilizing campus steam.

• Acid resistant waste and vent system.

• A 12,000-gallon underground storage tank provides fuel to a 250kW stand-by generator.

• Integration of the building automation system with HVAC equipment, owner equipment, and the building lighting.