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08 January 2019
BUILDING BOVEN Holland Hospital - Boven Birth Center Renovation - Construction Update Newsletter
PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL | 1751
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT UPDATE The team is well underway with the second phase of the Boven Birth Center Renovations. We have completed selective demolition of the old space creating an empty shell. Over the past month framing and wall layouts have begun. New HVAC sheet metal and electrical conduits have also been underway. From below new plumbing that will support the new unit has also been in progress. These necessary systems are very challenging for the team to install as they are located on the occupied floor below. However, Allied Mechanical has done an outstanding job in working through these opportunities and ensuring minimal impact to Hospital operations! Stay tuned as Phase 2 continues to come together. Jared Andersen, Project Manager JaredA@elzinga-volkers.com
FUN FACT Modern Hospitals are extremely complex buildings to ensure the healing and safety of all patients and staff. There is an incredible amount of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems in place to accomplish this. It is amazing to look back at some of the first Hospitals in the United States to see just how far we have come in development of these impressive structures. Established in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvania Hospital become the first Hospital in the United States. While an impressive structure at the time it lacked the amenities we take for granted today. The original hospital was not equipped with elevators, medical gases, fire protection, air conditioning and even lacked heating systems in several areas!
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