Nine-story occupied renovation  
 
"DeMaria transformed a 50-year old building into a beautiful showplace."
- Paul Sheel, Associate Director, V.A. Medical Center
 

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.

Phase Four - Patient Tower Renovation, United States Department of Veteran Affairs

The VA Hospital Ann Arbor campus, originally built in the 1950's, recently underwent a comprehensive upgrade. DeMaria was involved in three out of the four phases to modernize the health system campus.

Phase four was a nine-story renovation of the original patient tower with all utilities updated. Lead and asbestos were also abated. The result was a transformation into a modern, 21st century treatment and diagnostic center.

All floors were occupied during construction. Phasing, cleanliness and isolating work zones from occupants were critical. Demolition was completed using bobcats with air scrubbers on the exhausts to prevent fumes and odors. Uninterrupted utility service to the 10th floor and basement was kept up throughout the project.

 

Project Statistics:

Cost:

$36,000,000

Size:

120,000 sf, Nine-stories

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI

Type:

Renovation

Architect:

Harley Ellis Devereaux

Delivery:

General Contracting

Project Highlights:

Phased, floor-by-floor demolition and new construction

Lead and asbestos abatement

All ventilation, HVAC and electrical systems were upgraded

Entire 4th floor transformed into a new utility floor

New fire rated shafts installed to feed all floors