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FEBRUARY 2019
BUILDING BOVEN Holland Hospital - Boven Birth Center Renovation - Construction Update Newsletter
PHASE 2 PROGRESS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UPDATE Spring has finally arrived in Holland and it is exciting to see that warm weather is within reaching distance. We are also excited to share the progress that has taken place over the past couple months in Phase 2 of the Boven Birthing Unit Renovation. The space is really starting to take shape! A couple months ago this area was just an empty shell. Now you can see where the rooms are and all the door frames are in. The soundwalls are all up and will act as a Julie Cole noise barrier between patient rooms. The south end has drywall up and the Assistant Project Manager mechanical systems are all roughed-in. The challenging task of temporarily JulieC@elzinga-volkers.com running supply ducts and return ducts was successfully completely by FHC. Town & Country efficiently relocated the electrical closet that was right in the middle of this phase. Allied Mechanical has been diligently working to get domestic water and sanitary tie-ins. The past couple months on the project have seen great progress and we look forward to carrying the momentum into the spring and beyond!
FUN FACT Did you know that the arrival of Spring is not just a day on the calendar, but there is an exact time it happens? The March Equinox (commonly known as the start of spring) started at 5:58pm on March 20th here in Holland this year. In the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere, spring starts when the sun crosses the equator moving northward. A common misconception is that the Earth is further from the sun in winter than in summer. Actually, the Earth is closest to the sun in December, which is winter in the Northern hemisphere.
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. Building Boven - Construction Update Newsletter Holland Hospital - Boven Birth Center - March 2019
Looking Ahead Nate Stuart, Field Manager NateS@elzinga-volkers.com | 231.224.3561 We have begun finishing drywall on the south end of the unit which includes the c-section OR, prep/recovery, locker rooms, staff lounge and med supply. Painting and ceilings will start soon in this section. Drywall is being hung in the 8 new labor and delivery rooms. We are also framing the last section at the new nurse station on the north end, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) wall roughins will begin soon. Removal of an existing AHU is underway in the mechanical penthouse on the floor above. In order to get the new unit into the mechanical room, we’ll be installing a larger exterior door opening to accommodate the size and lifting the AHU in by crane.
April 22-25 Elzinga and Volkers will once again host our Alive365 Safety Week programs in April! Kicking off the week, our Safety Symposium will center around accountability at every level in your safety program. From corporate leadership to project managers and those with boots on the ground, how do you ensure each person is following safety protocols day in and day out? Whether a 30 year veteran of the industry or a recent high school graduate, how do you keep employees accountable? Join us Monday, April 22, to discuss how to improve safety in your company with all of your employees. We are also offering complimentary trainings and certifications for any of our trade contracting partners April 22-25. Trainings include lift training, first aid, OSHA 10-Hour, scaffolding, qualified rigger, fall protection, cultivating world class safety and a lunch and learn with MIOSHA. To register for the Safety Symposium or a complimentary training, visit: www.elzinga-volkers.com/safety-week
This month we would like to recognize FHC. We have had some challenging shutdowns and tie-ins with existing HVAC systems which have all gone very smoothly. Thanks to FHC for all the hard work and planning to make sure this work was a success! Photo caption
Track the Project’s Progress as the View Takes Shape! MILESTONE: Phase 1 Complete
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MILESTONE: Phase 2 Complete
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MILESTONE: Project Complete
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