Construction Complete at Grady Hospital in Atlanta

Swinerton Builders recently completed two construction projects for Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, home to one of the largest trauma centers in the nation. With a combined budget of nearly $1 million, the construction scope encompassed the build-out of a new genetics lab, as well as renovation of administration office areas.

A Design-Build renovation on the first floor of the institution adapted an existing office environment to better align with workplace needs. The construction scope converted two shared administration areas into two executive offices and an updated, shared administrative space.

The compact but complex project demolished the existing built-in office equipment and erected a wall, creating two separate spaces. Designed by CDH Partners, the new office environments feature upgraded flooring, ceiling, furniture and finishes. The project team also relocated the fire sprinklers, installed new low-voltage wiring, upgraded electrical services and balanced and redistributed the existing HVAC system. The drywall and acoustical ceiling tiles were installed by the contractor’s self-perform team.

Located on the fourth floor of Grady Hospital’s F wing, the team also completed the Design-Build of a short-term genetics laboratory. An existing office was converted into the laboratory, which is needed to support the hospital’s DNA research while its permanent genetics research facility is under construction. Once the facility is complete, the short-term lab will be added to the hospital’s overall inventory for ongoing testing and research. Swinerton also partnered with architecture firm CDH Partners and design engineers IMEG for this scope of work.