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Project: Cooper-Wilson Center for Life Sciences
Owner: Christian Brothers University
Architect: Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects
Contractor: Montgomery Martin Construction
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Completion: August 2008
Description:New science building housing Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Scope:
- Wood Laboratory Casework
- Fume Hoods
- Equipment & Fixtures
Summary: This project was designed and constructed on a fast track basis. SWA was selected early in the design process as the laboratory consultant and eventually became the supplier of the casework, fume hoods and equipment. The process began with design team meetings which quickly lead to meetings with faculty members from each department. These meetings led to the development of a space plan and then to preliminary casework and equipment layouts. Budgets were prepared at key points along the way to make sure things stayed on track. Once equipment and services were determined, the plumbing, electrical and mechanical consultants were brought in to coordinate their design with the casework and equipment layouts. Coordination of equipment and services with all of the consultants was crucial to things moving along quickly without sacrificing accuracy. After preliminary drawings were competed and approved, SWA’s project management and engineering team took over and prepared detailed drawings complete with elevations and equipment details essential to define and coordinate the scope of work for all trades. Once the final submittals were approved, field dimensions were obtained to ensure rough-in locations were right and that the casework and equipment would properly fit. Adjustments were made as needed an the required products were placed into production. Delivery was scheduled with the construction manager and phased as needed to comply with an aggressive construction schedule. Once the casework and equipment arrived, our professional installation team got their work done on a timely basis and made certain their work was coordinated with other members of the construction team. The project was completed ahead of schedule and within budget.
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