Bay Medical Office Building

Project addressed the restoration of the 67,400 SF, 6-story Bay Medical Center medical office building that was severely damaged during Hurricane Michael.  The building sat vacant and without power for nearly a year prior to the start of design.

• • Location:  Panama City, FL
  • Project Size: 67,400 SF
  • Cost:  $17,000,000
  • Facility Type: Healthcare
  • Owner:  Ventas, LLC
  • Services:  Electrical and Mechanical/ Plumbing Engineer

The restoration effort included replacing / repairing the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunications systems that were damaged directly by Hurricane Michael or degraded due to mold and water damage incurred from a year of vacancy. A special focus was put on removing all exterior envelope components such as storefront/curtainwall glazing systems, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) and galvanized metal stud framing down to the edge of the floor slab.  The goal is to furnish a complete building envelope that provides for moisture and vapor barriers and improved thermal performance which, in turn, provide for higher energy efficiency and reduced life-cycle costs and maintenance requirements and complies with 2017 hurricane code requirements.

Mechanical system restoration included replacing the building’s water-cooled chiller, gas-fired heating hot water boiler, cooling tower PVC fill, hydronic pumps, hydronic specialties, and portions of hydronic piping throughout the building. Three (3) single-zone and six (6) multi-zone variable volume air handling units were restored to original design conditions by rebuilding each air handling unit section. Medium-pressure ductwork was internally cleaned. Variable volume air terminal units, low-pressure ductwork, and air terminal devices were replaced with new. New direct digital controls and a building automation system were provided to remotely monitor and control mechanical systems.