Mission Critical
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Power Plant
The structure is a two-story concrete frame set on 45'-55' deep concrete caissons. Building and utility tie-ins were made to both the existing power plant building and the piping distribution system. A new 100,000 PPH Babcox Wilcox Boiler and a 1750 kw Generator were installed in the initial construction and space for an additional boiler is available. As a part of the project, the main oxygen tank storage facility was relocated to the current location.
Work in the existing power consisted of adding a new 750 kw Generator and associated gear and a new 1600 Ton Carrier Chiller.
Due to the location of the building and the necessary services tie-ins to the main Hospital's electrical, oxygen, heating and cooling systems, careful attention had to be paid to the when and how long shut downs were accomplished.
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| I am pleased in looking back over my 22 years at Wake Forest to see how important Frank L. Blum Construction Company has been for us. Whenever the job is especially difficult and time intensive, both I and my Director of Facilities, Bill Sides, turn to your firm.
Examples of your excellent work abound; the gatehouses which protect the campus at night, which were done on an extremely tight time schedule; Kirby Wing of Calloway Center, perhaps our most beautiful new space; and the new and renovated Pit, which was delivered 2 1/2 weeks early and under budget. The amount your firm saved us on the Kirby Wing was sufficient to finish all of the planned-to-be-vacant space in the basement! Of course, your signature building is the Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing at Reynolda House, a superb structure built on schedule and on budget. It is a magnificant addition to the museum.
You and your people have exhibited the kind of professional, competent, and helpful spirit a client would want. I can and do recommend you most highly and without reservation. |
John Anderson
Vice President, Finance and Administration
Wake Forest University |
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