DeMaria's Health Care Group specializes in construction management, design/build, preconstruction and general contracting services for hospital, medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical clients. Projects range in size from $50,000 to $50,000,000.

GE Signa 3.0 Tesla MRI Installation, University of Michigan Hospital System

DeMaria recently installed a new GE Signa 3.0T MRI for the University of Michigan Hospital System. The next generation in neuroimaging, the new MRI features a whole-body magnet and gradient platform system operating at 3.0 Tesla. This system is one of only six in the United States. DeMaria also installed one recently for the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI.

DeMaria's first task was the removal of obsolete equipment and shielding. Next was the installation of the new MRI with virtually no disruption to the surrounding hospital activities. Due to its size, weight, maneuverability and vibration sensitivity of the Magnet, rigging and coordination with hospital traffic required skillful planning, coordination and awareness, especially during the unloading and loading of equipment.