Erie VAMC Ambulatory Surgery Center

Project Summary

Subcontractor to R.B. Vetco (Rocky Bleier Construction Group). New construction of the Ambulatory Surgery Center. Wm. T. Spaeder was the mechanical plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection contractor.

Project Scope

3D Coordination/BIM (WTS Lead)
Plumbing
• Medical gases for two procedure and two operating rooms
• New manifold system (nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide)
• Extended from existing hospital systems (vacuum, medical air, oxygen)
• Plumbing fixtures (31)
• Storm drains
• Sanitary drains
• Domestic water
HVAC
• Relocation of existing air handler unit
• Relocation of existing dry cooler system
• Steam system
• Heating hot water
• Rooftop air handling unit (steam humidifier)
• Air cooled condensing unit
• Refrigeration piping
• Steam to hot water heat exchanger
• Heating hot water pumps
• Steam pressure reducing station
• Duct work
• O.R. ceiling systems
Fire Protection
• Designed and installed NFPA13 sprinkler system