Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
Expansion Phase II
Houston, TX
The Situation:
This major regional healthcare center needed to undergo a tremendous expansion and renovation project while simultaneously providing its exceptional level of patient care.
Corinne Cheairs’ Role:
Construction Administrator/Project Manager
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Cori managed the construction of the 165,000-square foot patient tower, 21,000-square-foot services building, 850-car parking garage, 8,000-square-foot central plant, bridges connecting these new buildings to existing ones, and the overall $75 million hospital remodel. Steps in this process included planning alternate routes and road closures around the hospital, maintaining the smooth flow of ambulance traffic, keeping noise to a minimum, and assuring that staff, patients, and visitors would remain safe during the construction.
Cori ensured that the contract drawings were built per the specifications, managed all owner-requested changes, reviewed pay applications, created change proposals and reviewed their pricing, and issued field reports and punch lists. In addition, Cori kept the owner apprised of any challenges during the project and easily and skillfully coordinated last-minute changes to the operations building.
The Result:
The project was completed ahead of schedule and the owner was extremely satisfied.
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
The Situation:
More than 13 inches of rain fell in only three hours during Tropical Storm Allison, leaving the Baylor campus flooded. High water in many locations (up to 24 feet in some areas) wiped out electricity, telecommunications, and potable water. Baylor’s medical researchers were dealt an especially devastating blow because many lost lab animals, equipment, and tissue samples.
Corinne Cheairs’ Role:
Construction Administrator/Project Manager
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Cori coordinated the design and construction of a flood barrier to ensure that the facilities were protected to 50 feet above mean sea level. Concrete flood barriers were installed along the front elevations of every building. The barriers included poured-in-place concrete walls, floodgates, floor doors, and a drain, sump, and sump pump system to remove water trapped behind barriers and buildings.
The Result:
During a stressful chapter in the school’s history, Cori served as a highly dependable and skilled anchor in the rebirth of the campus. The entire project was completed within budget and on schedule.
Human Neuroimaging Laboratory
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
The Situation:
Baylor wanted to build a state-of-the-art Human Neuroimaging Laboratory to house powerful, twin 3.0-Tesla Siemens MRI scanners. These scanners simultaneously analyze the brains of two test subjects who are processing the same information—a technique called hyperscanning.
Corinne Cheairs’ Role:
Construction Administrator/Project Manager
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Cori coordinated the programming, lab planning, architecture, interiors, and MEP engineering of this very complex project. Approximately 9,000 square feet of space in the Smith Research Building, in a sensitive location directly above an existing vivarium, was completely gutted and rebuilt. This required the design and construction of a stainless-steel, structural raised floor system to support the MRI suite. An RFI- and magnetically shielded enclosure surrounds each of the scanner rooms, and acoustically designed walls and special sound-control doors provide protection to adjacent offices and workspaces from the very loud operation of the equipment. Offices, conference and educational workspaces, designed in concert with the lab directors and support staff, complement the MRI.
The Result:
Cori worked with the project’s inspectors to gather all concerns to correct issues before the final inspection to gain occupancy on time. The project was also completed within the budget and both the owner and contractor were very satisfied.
University of Texas Medical Branch
Virology Clinic
Galveston, TX
The Situation:
UTMB wanted to construct an outpatient virology clinic for its AIDS Care and Clinical Research Program to treat critically ill patients safely and comfortably. This facility needed to be exhausted directly to the exterior to prevent unsatisfactory air quality from entering the clinic.
Corinne Cheairs’ Role:
Construction Administrator/Project Manager
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Cori managed the construction of the clinic as well as a research lab and library.
The Result:
The project was completed on time and within the budget. Because the university was so satisfied with Cori’s abilities, it requested additional services.
Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital
Jasper, TX
The Situation:
This 48-bed rural healthcare provider needed to maximize capital funds while delivering the best care to patients.
Corinne Cheairs’ Role:
Construction Adminstrator/Project Manager
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Cori managed the construction of a new 10-bed rehab unit, 4-room LDRP suite, renovated surgical facilities, and expanded and upgraded emergency, pharmacy, and laboratory facilities. This 10,000-square-foot project had a $3.2 million budget.
The Result:
The project was closed out and the punch list completed smoothly. The project was completed on schedule and within the proposed budget, and the hospital is now the premier healthcare facility in central Texas.
KSF Orthopedic Surgery Center LLP
United Surgical Partners International
Houston, TX
The Situation:
This medical group needed to manage the construction of their new $2 million, 8,100-square-foot outpatient surgery center specializing in orthopedic procedures. The steel with CMU cladding structure consists of three operating rooms; PACU; pre-op, support, and waiting areas; as well as a business office and a mechanical penthouse.
Corinne Cheairs’ Role:
Construction Administrator/Project Manager
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Cori met with the owner and approved pay applications while also working with the general contractor to ensure the project’s completion to the owner’s satisfaction.
The Result:
The facility was completed on time and within the specified budget.
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, TX
The Situation:
Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-renowned leader in pediatric care. Through the Texas Children’s Pediatric Association (TCPA), numerous Houston-area physicians are affiliated with the hospital via satellite health centers and practices.
Attune's Role:
Project Management
With a total budget of $8.75 million, David managed the programming, design, and construction of 102,000 square feet of pediatric physician space for TCPA.
The Result:
The project resulted in 21 successful components, including a school for autistic children, a nurse training facility, 18 separate pediatric practices, and an expanded audiology clinic. The project’s final cost came in nearly $900K under budget.