UT Austin MRI Replacement at Norman Hackerman Building

Location

Austin, TX

Client

The University of Texas at Austin

Delivery Method

CMAR

square footage

2,060 SF
UT Austin MRI Replacement at Norman Hackerman Building

Description

Linbeck successfully completed a replacement and renovation in the Norman Hackerman Building (NHB) at UT Austin. The original MRI within the basement-level suite, a Siemens 3T Skyra MRI, had reached the end of its usable life and needed to be replaced with a Siemens 3.0T Prisma MRI. Following case studies and meetings between Linbeck, UT Austin, and the design team, we determined using a 12’ x 12’ hole (drop zone) at the NHB’s south patio was optimal for performing the MRI swap. This highly complex work required removing portions of the patio floor for the hole/drop zone, performing extensive MEPF reconfigurations, and reinforcing affected areas of the NHB. After the MRI replacement, Linbeck closed the drop zone and structurally reinforced the NHB. Re-routing of existing MEPF systems were designed and installed for future equipment swaps, including a future 7T magnet.

Awards

AGC of America | Construction Risk Partners Build America Merit Award: Renovations Under $20M, 2024

Category
Healthcare, Higher Education, Life Sciences / Research / Lab
Location
Austin, TX
Client
The University of Texas at Austin
Architects
BGK Architects
Delivery Method
CMAR
Square Footage
2,060 SF

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