Upgrading to Meet Corporate Standards
THE CHALLENGE To meet GM franchise requirements, this local automotive dealership embarked on extensive building expansion and remodel—adding service bays and revamping its sales office. Completing the improvements without inconveniencing customers or jeopardizing service revenues required a phased approach. KED SOLUTION In phase one, we installed several sophisticated, fully automated solutions—including an oil delivery system […]
Bringing Students & Staff Together in One Facility
THE CHALLENGE Following years of master planning and cost analysis, the board of education decided to consolidate all K-8 students and staff into one facility—adding 12 air-conditioned classrooms, a multipurpose gym, a science lab, restrooms and expanded administrative offices. These renovations were the building’s first major upgrades since the 1970s. KED SOLUTION In addition […]
Converting Existing Space Into a High-Tech Suite
THE CHALLENGE To meet growing demand for less-invasive procedures to diagnose and treat diseases, the hospital decided to convert an existing space into a new interventional radiology suite. The design included a large medical equipment room with tight environmental requirements. KED SOLUTION We designed a dedicated cooling system for the medical equipment room to […]
Improving Air Quality for Band Students
THE CHALLENGE An old, failing HVAC system in the high school’s band room led to excess humidity and poor air quality for instructors and students. The project began in December, and the band director wanted the upgrade complete before warm weather hit in April and May. KED SOLUTION We replaced the existing stand-alone HVAC […]
Enhancing the Environment Leads to Enhanced Learning
THE CHALLENGE What began as a normal HVAC upgrade for this 1940s-era school turned into a more comprehensive solution when asbestos was discovered in the piping routed through the building’s tunnels. Even with the addition of abatement work, the project still needed to be completed during the eight-week summer break. KED SOLUTION We brought […]
Improving Air Quality, Efficiency & Building Security
THE CHALLENGE The air-handling unit serving the nursing school failed in the fall of 2017. Fixing it was cost-prohibitive, and the university was forced to rent a temporary unit to maintain air conditioning. Another problem with the failed system was the lack of a return fan, which led to over-pressurization in the building — keeping […]
Showcasing a Hospital’s New Front Door
THE CHALLENGE Demolition of a parking deck on UnityPoint Methodist’s downtown campus created the opportunity for a new outpatient surgery entryway with easier access for the helipad landing. The owners concept included a grand entrance design, and improving patient safety was a key focus. KED SOLUTION To reduce costs, we incorporated the parking deck’s […]
Adding Specialized Therapy & Convenient Services
THE CHALLENGE To increase outpatient services and convenience, Graham added two stories to its existing clinic. A new warm water therapy pool presented unique plumbing, HVAC and electrical challenges, and both the pool and the new pharmacy/IV prep area had to meet special building codes. Despite major space constraints, all work had to be done […]
Simplifying HVAC Installation, Service & Maintenance
THE CHALLENGE The two air-handling units serving this eight-story patient building have reached the end of their lives. They’re housed in a crowded basement mechanical room with other HVAC infrastructure, making it challenging for service personnel to perform troubleshooting and routine maintenance. KED SOLUTION : AHU Replacement with MEP Building Upgrades Our design calls […]
Upgrading a Surgical Floor with No Interruptions to Service
THE CHALLENGE Built in 1977, the surgical floor of this community hospital hadn’t been touched since. Looking to expand the size of five existing operating rooms to accommodate more equipment and people, administrators embarked on a complete upgrade of the 17,000-square-foot space but required that all surgical services remain fully operational during the renovations. […]
