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Closer Look:
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
It takes a lot of different construction trades working together to complete a complex project like the new Bayhealth Hospital in Sussex County. Here’s a look at some of the Delaware companies involved in the project, and what they contributed.
Photos and information on this page courtesy of Delaware Contractors Association.
Infrastructure: George & Lynch, Inc.
The infrastructure component of the project encompassed more than 1,100 parking spots and all the infrastructure needed to connect to local roadways. The hospital has parking and other storage below grade, and there was a concern that excessive rain or an unusually high water table could cause damage. A stormwater pump station was built and is currently pumping nearly daily to help control the groundwater surrounding the building.
Electrical: Battaglia Electric, Inc.
Battaglia Electric assisted with design and construction of all electrical systems for the hospital facility. Embracing the ongoing typical challenges through construction, the electrical service, controls and devices were successfully implemented on time and on budget.
Fire Protection: Wayman Fire Protection
The Bayhealth project involved the installation of a fire suppression system with over 4,856 sprinkler heads. The construction and design team agreed to use flexible sprinkler drops instead of traditional steel pipe. This innovation enabled flexibility in the installation, resulting in manpower and schedule efficiencies.
Photo courtesy of Crystal Steel Fabricators
Metal Fabrication: Crystal Steel Fabricators
Crystal Steel Fabricators supplied steel and other miscellaneous metals for the building's structure, as well as assisting with the design process before construction began. Steel components of the hospital facility include a staircase with glass rails, an exterior bench system, a large grating platform with stairs and rails, and exposed structural steel columns. Crystal Steel employed Side Plate® in the structural steel design, which reduced overall tonnage, minimized required connections and accelerated erector time, ensuring the team met the very aggressive construction schedule.
Construction Management:
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Whiting-Turner managed this project through an “Integrated Project Delivery” (IPD) agreement, which emphasizes collaboration between all participants to stay on schedule and budget. The quality of construction and challenges of coordination were overcome with attention to detail and on-site design management. The enormous HVAC, medical gas and emergency electrical components were woven into the schedule to achieve completion on time and on budget.
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