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Building Project Update July 2009
East AdditionFourth floor OB UnitHBE and VVMC completed a successful walk-through on June 22 to identify items that need to be addressed or corrected prior to VVMC taking ownership.VVMC is in the process of obtaining building occupancy which includes...
7/16/09
Building Project Update June 2009
East AdditionHBE and subcontractor work activities on the fourth floor OB unit are almost complete. The contractor punch list is scheduled for June 24-26. HBE and VVMC will complete a walk-through to identify any items that need to be addressed or...
6/18/09
Building Project Update May 2009
East AdditionWork activities on the fourth floor OB unit are nearing completion. Flooring, painting and final finishes are scheduled forJune 5. Air flow testing and balancing work is underway; each room must meet specific guidelines prior to city and...
5/28/09
Building Project Update April 2009
East AdditionWork on the fourth floor OB/Perinatal Services department project is moving along at a steady pace. Sheet rock, electrical work, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), and ceramic tiling in the restrooms and showers have been...
4/17/09
Building Project Update March 2009
East AdditionWorkers on the fourth floor OB/Perinatal Services department project continue to make great progress. Sheet rock, electrical work, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), and ceramic tiling in the restrooms and showers is at 95...
3/27/09
Building Project Update February 2009
East AdditionWorkers on the fourth floor OB/Perinatal Services department project continue to make great progress. Sheet rock and electrical work is at 95 percent completion, and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) is 90 percent done....
2/27/09
Building Project Update January 2009
East AdditionOn Friday, Jan. 23, the Department of Health Services performed an intermediate walk-through of the fourth floor east addition and the Phase 3 construction of the Emergency department, after which HBE and VVMC received a satisfactory...
1/29/09
Building Project Update December 2008
East Addition Fourth floor: Work on the fourth floor OB/Perinatal Services department progresses. All room partitions are standing, and sheet rock installation is at 15 percent completion. Door frames, heating and cooling ducts, and mechanical and...
12/18/08
Building Project Update November 2008
East AdditionAs of the week of Nov. 10, the new Nuclear Medicine camera was completely available for patient care, with all staff members having been oriented and trained in its use. One of the existing cameras from the former unit had been moved as...
11/25/08
Building Project Update October 2008
East AdditionAs previously mentioned, the first floor Medical Imaging Unit is completely relocated and fully functional. The one exception was the Nuclear Imaging area where VVMC had opted not to spend resources to move the existing two cameras from...
10/29/08
Building Project Update Early October 2008
East AdditionThe first floor Medical Imaging Unit is completely relocated and fully functional. The second floor Yavapai Medical/Surgical Unit has been completed. Furniture and equipment arrival and placement is ongoing. New Hill-Rom beds will be...
10/01/08
Building Project Update September 2008
East AdditionSecond Floor: VVMC continues to fit out the Yavapai Med/Surg Unit patient rooms and support areas. This area is scheduled to open for patient care during mid-October. First Floor: The last two weeks have seen a flurry of activities by...
09/05/08
Building Project Update August 2008
East AdditionSecond Floor: The Yavapai Med/Surg Unit was turned over to VVMC (owner) by HBE (general contractor) on July 18. Currently, general cleaning, including floor finishing, is taking place, as well as installation and placement of equipment,...
8/04/08
Building Project Update July 2008
East Addition Second Floor (Yavapai Med/Surg Unit): The final owner (VVMC) punch list review is scheduled for July 10 with turnover of the second floor to VVMC scheduled for July 18. Once VVMC has taken possession of this Med/Surg unit, many owner...
07/10/08
Building Project Update May 2008
East Addition The second floor punch was completed last week. A punch is the walk-through by the general contractor (HBE) and the owner (VVMC) to identify any irregularities or conditions that are not acceptable or suitable to the owner. Each item...
05/28/08
Building Project Update April 2008
East Addition Finish work continues on the first and second floors. Cabinet work and painting is at 75 percent completion on the first floor and fully completed on the second floor. Also on the second floor, ceiling tiles have been installed, and...
04/20/08
Building Project Update March 2008
East Addition Finish work continues on the first and second floors. Within the next 30 days, installation of millwork, flooring, ceramic tile work, and paint finishing will be completed. As work by HBE (the hospital design and build company) winds...
03/05/08
Building Project Update January 2008
East Addition First Floor Now that the building has been climate-controlled, painting has started. Cabinets have been installed in the work areas. Ceiling grid work is in place, but the ceiling acoustical tiles will not be put up until final...
01/05/08
Building Project Update November 2007
East Addition Work has been completed on the new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units. Tie-ins between the existing mechanical system and new building are being finalized. Drywall is being hung on the second floor of the four-story...
11/01/07
Building Project Update October 2007
With 120 workers on site, the project is progressing quickly. Subcontractors involved with the project range from as far away as Idaho, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Texas. Several local contractors involved include Roper Plumbing of Camp Verde, Cottonwood...
10/01/07
Building Project Update September 2007
East Addition Roof installation on the four story tower is complete. The structure is now “dried in,” meaning it is a finished, weatherproof building. Exterior sheeting has been applied and all windows have been installed. Exterior surfacing is...
09/18/07
Building Update Project August 2007
East Addition There are currently 85 workers on site, with a work force of 140 anticipated at peak activity. The external framing and sheeting on the first and second floors have been completed. External sheeting on the third floor has been skipped...
08/01/07
Building Project Update July 2007
All sidewalk and vehicle entry work on Willard Street and the north, middle and south drives has been completed. East AdditionThe erection of the four-story steel structure has been accomplished. Crew members are completing some final work items...
07/15/07