Andrew Tarvin

 Michael D. Roberts, PE, SASHE, CHFM,  SrHE

NCHEA Energy to Care & Sustainability

ASHE Region 3 Representative

Greg Turner, PE, Charlotte Engineers LLP

Jackson Stocksdale PE, Charlotte Engineers LLP

David Noakes PE, Climate Systems LLC 

Jimmy Peebles, PE - Atrium Health

This presentation will cover major considerations and issues faced when replacing air handling equipment within active hospital settings. Hospitals are rather unique in that most portions of the building are rarely unoccupied, and operations must be maintained 24/7. However, there are strategies that can be implemented to minimize disruption, maintain operations and ensure patient safety.

During this presentation we plan to present strategies used on previous and current projects to accomplish a successful air handling unit replacement with an occupied hospital. We plan to highlight various types of air handling construction that can each lend themselves to replacement options. Use of temporary air handling units and their need for specialty air filtration also plans to be covered.

Collaboration of the project team is essential to a successful project. We plan to discuss the roles of each team member (design team, contractors and owner) to make these projects progress without issue. In this portion of the presentation, we’ll also discuss inclusion of regulatory authorities (AHJ and DHSR) to make sure they are in step with the replacement schedule.

Patient, staff and visitor safety are of paramount importance. A risk assessment (including an ICRA plan) for the project will need to be completed with input from all parties to ensure a safe project.

Infection prevention will be a key component for the project and examples of key points to consider will be discussed.

Finally, the presentation will close with examples of projects where these components have been implemented to successfully replace air handling units within hospital settings. We plan to highlight the different air handling construction methods stated previously, examples of the types of spaces these units served and what measures were implemented to ensure safety.

Four Measurable Learning Outcomes-

1) Ideas of what types of strategies can be implemented to maintain airflow to patient care areas and to minimize downtime for an air handling unit replacement project.

2) Knowing what steps are required to plan a successful air handling unit replacement project.

3) The safety measures that need to be considered to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety.

4) Seeing real world examples of these processes in place to show that these processes can be successful.

Josh Andersen, PE, CHC, Sr. PM Dewberry, 

Neil Winland, PE, VP Danis Construction, 

Ralph Stingo, PE, Pres. InServ

There are many components for successfully planning and implementing Central Energy Plant Upgrades and Replacements. This expert multi-discipline panel discussion will share valuable lessons learned in executing multiple projects of this type. 

Items covered include these 4 measurable learning outcomes: 

1. System Design: Safety, Initial Study and Planning, Key Areas of Importance, Long Lead Items, Planning for Future Expansion, etc. 

2. Signs of Trouble: When it is time to replace 

3. Planning, Implementation and coordination, coordination, coordination! 

4. Closeout: System checks and turnover to the owner

Jean Lee Pirkey AIA NCARB LEED GA, HCM

Brian Kuebler AIA, HCM

Lee Ann Vogel PE LEED AP BD+C, Syska Hennessy Group

The presentation will explore a comprehensive list of variables impacting the cost, schedule, and performance of imaging projects. We will explain the challenges and opportunities of these imaging projects along with the practical impacts to the built environment and proven project management approaches to achieve project success. Through analysis of past projects, this presentation will analyze imaging locations, classifications, and modalities and explore the impact of each variable on the code requirements, construction conditions, and construction process.

Migena Dilolli

Gep Pond

Jesse Kinsey

Michael Killian

This presentation will speak to the process of integrating prefabricated exterior panels in a collaborative project delivery method. Through case study examination, we will discuss design opportunities and challenges using Roper Saint Francis – Berkeley hospital, a project that is currently utilizing prefab panels as a solution. The presentation will discuss opportunities that allow the AEC industry to be better prepared for a manufacturing future in architecture. To close we will touch on what a more mature prefabricated process looks like in the factory, how prefabrication benefits and challenges Enclosure design, what technology is critical when designing and executing pre-fab exteriors, and overall pre-fabs effect in the construction industry.