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

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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