M cKenney’s installed a full-service HVAC system at Polk Medical Center, a new greenfield critical care facility built in Cedartown, Georgia. THE CHALLENGE Cold, wet winter weather posed significant challenges for installing the facility’s roof and subsequent interior HVAC rough-ins. The roof required certain temperatures before it could be installed, which in turn delayed the installation of interior ductwork and piping. With no flexibility in the predetermined completion date, McKenney’s was forced to adjust its schedule to meet the owner’s requirements. THE SOLUTION The team overcame schedule fluctuations through extensive planning, collaboration and expert logistics. With the aid of Trimble GPS technologies, the team planned and sequenced all work with the general contractor and other trade subcontractors to complete the rough-in as quickly as possible. They prefabricated HVAC system materials and coordinated their delivery based on the shifting roof installation schedule. THE RESULTS McKenney’s completed the HVAC installation on time—despite the domino effect created by inclement weather—which helped the medical center open its doors ahead of the original schedule. Expert Planning Overcomes Weather Delays PROJECT NAME Polk Medical Center Critical Care Facility PROJECT LOCATION Cedartown, Georgia PROJECT TEAM Owner: Polk Medical Center General Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie Architect: Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. Engineer: Phoenix Design Group Contractor: McKenney’s, Inc. SPECIALIZATIONS Design/Assist Pipe Shop Prefab Sheet Metal Shop Prefab MARKETS Healthcare The content of this document is not intended as an endorsement. www.mckenneys.com © 2015 McKenney’s, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. McKenney’s, Inc. and the McKenney’s, Inc. logo are registered trademarks of McKenney’s, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 404-622-5000 [email protected] 1056 Moreland Industrial Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30316 704-357-1200 [email protected] 3601 Performance Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28214 Photo courtesy of Kieran Reynolds Photography