Projects
McMaster University-Biomedical Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing (BEAM)
Completion: July 27, 2018
Location: Hamilton
Kelson was the mechanical contractor for the McMaster University Fraunhofer Project Centre for Biomedical Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (BEAM) project. This project consisted of a fit-out of the existing building to accommodate new biomedical lab facility.
Mechanical Systems
A modular design was used in the laboratory zones with open-concept island benches with top down servicing, which allows for maximum utilization of floor space. This allows more usable space for equipment and lab-work, and poses unique challenges for installation of mechanical services (to be coordinated with lab equipment/benches). Kelson was instrumental in the installation of services in a congested space; review and development of CAD cross-sections to identify routing of major services through corridor and identifying interferences prior to construction. Implementation of pre-fabrication; due to tight schedule constraints, Kelson incorporated prefabrication of mechanical room equipment. Logistic of hoisting and setting into position, as building is enclosed, needs to be carefully orchestrated. Coordinate requirements for seismic restraints. Due to congestion of overhead services, unique methods need to be reviewed to seismically restrain mechanical services in corridor. Due to type of equipment and type of floor being poured for mechanical room, seismic restraints for mechanical equipment and installation of curbs needed to be closely coordinated. Other mechanical highlights include: Reverse Osmosis, nitrogen, compressed air, specialty air-monitoring equipment, and tie-in to future district energy system