E-TEC Project Synopsis

 

Project No:  Howard University Hospital Phase 2

Type of work:

New-Construction Heath Care

 

Location:

Washington, D.C.

                   

Owner:

Howard Univeristy Hospital

General Contractor:

Blake Construction Corporation

Completion Date:

November 1992

Construction Details:

This project consisted of a 6-story hospital expansion and upgrade. This projected contained several unique electrical systems, including critical, emergency and non- emergency circuiting. This project included operation rooms, critical care facilities, educational centers, cancer treatment facility, sickle cell treatment facilities, MRI scanning facility, x-ray evaluation center and several physician specialized treatment facilities. This project included an educational a state of the art medical lecture hall and educational training center. This project included 5 kV primary distribution, 1-1250kW generator, 2000A- Automatic Transfer Switch, 1-3000A utility substation with network protectors, UPS systems, building management system, public address system, stage lighting and theatrical dimming system, 500+ fire alarm system with smoke evacuation, low voltage switching system, 200+ nurse call and code blue system, 30+ panelboards, 1500+ branch circuits, site lighting, telephone and data systems.