New construction: Springfield Regional Medical Center; Dynamix Engineering Ltd.
Project name: Springfield Regional Medical Center
Location: Springfield, Ohio
Firm name: Dynamix Engineering Ltd.
Project type, building type: New construction, hospital
Project duration: 2.5 years
Project completion date: Dec. 7, 2011
Project budget for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection engineering only: $67.5 million
Engineering challenges
The firm had to complete the project utilizing an accelerated schedule, without change orders, and on budget. We had to design a sustainable and energy-efficient environment.
Solutions
The firm completed the project two months ahead of schedule with zero infectious control issues. The project was completed with 0.3% mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology change orders. The project also was completed under budget. The firm implemented a sustainable and energy-efficient environment, and used the ASHE Green Guide as a checklist.
