On this project, we were contracted by the University of Vermont Medical Center to handle the plumbing and mechanical work for their off-campus location, where they fill medical prescriptions for the hospital. As the plumbing and mechanical contractors, we were tasked with ensuring that the facility was equipped with the necessary infrastructure to support its specialized operations.
We began by installing new underground plumbing for two bathroom groups, including a handicapped bathroom with a shower, and running piping to a sink in the packaging area. Above ground, we provided piping for the bathrooms, a new break area, and various fixtures. We also installed a new wall-hung boiler, coils, and associated piping, as well as an air handler to support the pharmacy area. Our team up-sized the gas piping to support the air handler and boiler and provided a new gas header to supply the building. Additionally, we installed a split system to supply air conditioning to the IT room, an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) for bathroom exhaust, and a new air compressor system to power the pharmacy’s conveyor. We also handled the installation of condensers and evaporators for the cooler and freezer.
One of the challenges we faced was working in phases while UVM employees continued their operations. This required careful scheduling to perform shutdowns, completing one area before transitioning staff to that space so we could start the next phase. Despite the complexity, with the collaboration of our plumbers, sheet metal workers, and service technicians, along with our subcontractors TCV and Demag, we successfully completed the project on time and with minimal disruption.
