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Metropolitan Hospital Chempack Room Redesign

1901 First Ave, New York, NY 10029

Healthcare

NYC Health + Hospitals/NYCEDC – FEMA Flood Resiliency Project

600k

Project Overview

The Chempack Room Redesign project at Metropolitan Hospital involved interior structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical upgrades supporting emergency preparedness infrastructure as part of a FEMA flood resiliency initiative. Working as a subcontractor under Gilbane Building Company, our team performed specialized construction within an active hospital environment requiring strict safety coordination, phased sequencing, and integration with ongoing facility operations.

General Contractor: Gilbane Building Company
Engineer / Designer: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. / JFK&M Engineers LLP
Role: Subcontractor

Key Challenges

Construction within an operational hospital requiring infection control procedures and continuous coordination with hospital staff.
Structural modifications including removal of existing garage openings and installation of reinforced CMU wall assemblies.
Integration of new HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and emergency preparedness equipment within confined interior spaces.
Maintaining safety, access, and emergency egress throughout the construction process.

Detailed Scope of Work

Interior demolition including removal of doors, frames, partitions, ramps, and existing finishes to prepare for new construction.
Construction of reinforced CMU walls, gypsum board partitions, hollow metal frames, and masonry infill panels.
Installation of new concrete ramp and structural modifications including lintels and reinforcement.
HVAC system upgrades including AC units, refrigerant piping, condensate systems, and ventilation improvements.
Electrical upgrades including emergency panel installation, power distribution, and connections for fire suppression equipment.
Installation of security screens, lighting adjustments, and coordination with fire protection and emergency systems.
Final inspections, testing, closeout documentation, and turnover completed in accordance with project specifications and resiliency program requirements.