Construction Complete on New Facility for The Center for New Horizons, Inc., Head Injury Association

Racanelli Construction Company, Inc. recently completed a new facility for the Center for New Horizons, Inc., Head Injury Association. The 10,000-square-foot, single-level facility is located in Mineola, New York.

The project involved a complete gut and build-out. Racanelli installed interior foundation walls along with underground plumbing, a ramp to accommodate individuals with disabilities, exterior canopy, aluminum composite material panels, as well as sidewalks, curbs and an asphalt parking lot. A full kitchen, bathrooms and six activity rooms, each with its own sink, cabinets, bathrooms, showers and closets, were built.

Among the materials and components used in the project were: metal studs, 5/8-inch sheetrock, epoxy floor, medal door frames, prefinished wood doors, storefront glass and glass sliding doors, acoustic ceiling tiles and ceiling grid, acoustical soffits, tiles, plumbing, bathroom fixtures and accessories. In addition to electrical components, three new heating, ventilating and air conditioning rooftop units were installed.

Because of its medical use, the project was designed as a medical facility which was in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. The project did require various approvals for the numerous field condition change orders and there were some challenges relating to in-progress changes such as the complete redesign of the facility’s main storefront entrance.