Project Profile: BIDMC Klarman

Engineering firm: BR+A
2024 MEP Giants rank: 23
Project: BIDMC Klarman
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Building type: Hospital/health care facility
Project type: New construction
Engineering services: Automation, controls; electrical, power; energy, sustainability; fire, life safety; HVAC, mechanical; lighting; plumbing, piping
Project timeline: August 2017 to March 2023
MEP/FP engineering budget: $5,900,000

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), nighttime exterior outside view. Courtesy: BR+A

Challenges

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), daytime exterior outside view. Courtesy: BR+A

Our firm is grappled with several key challenges. Firstly, the project site is confined, presenting logistical constraints that demand meticulous planning. Moreover, the existing emergency department (ED) must be preserved throughout construction, adding a layer of complexity to the process. Additionally, establishing seamless connections to the operating rooms and imaging facilities within the current hospital infrastructure is imperative. Addressing these issues requires a strategic approach that prioritizes efficiency, adaptability, and seamless integration to ensure the success of this project.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), outside green spaces. Courtesy: BR+A

Solutions

Our approach involves collaborating closely with BIDMC, the architect, Payette, and the OM, Turner Construction, to strategize phased construction and facilitate enabling project completion. Collaboration was key in solving our unique challenges.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), daytime ariel exterior view. Courtesy: BR+A

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