Phase 3 Abatement and Remediation, Building 10 E-Wing Project at NIH
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
Client
National Institutes of Health
Duration
Starting January 2017
Project Overview
The E-Wing renovation at NIH’s Building 10 represented a significant undertaking, involving extensive abatement and remediation of hazardous materials in a highly sensitive healthcare and research environment.
Project Details
Challenge
Safe Management of Hazardous Materials in an Active Hospital Setting
The renovation required meticulous planning to handle hazardous materials within an operational hospital building. Key challenges included:
Complex Abatement Needs: Identifying and remediating materials such as mercury, lead, asbestos, and PCBs.
Operational Continuity: Ensuring that hospital operations and critical research activities continued uninterrupted during renovations.
Impact
Specific Initiatives and Achievements
Window Unit Replacement: Devised and executed a plan to remove approximately 400 exterior window units that contained asbestos glazing and PCB caulking. The plan, approved by the EPA, involved meticulous procedures for removal and disposal to minimize exposure and environmental impact.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards: Managed utility shutdowns and remediation schedules to comply with fire, construction, and radiation safety protocols, ensuring a safe environment for both construction workers and NIH staff.
Solution
Strategic Abatement and Comprehensive Project Management
3D Enviro developed and implemented a strategic approach to address these challenges:
Hazardous Material Assessment and Abatement: Conducted thorough assessments to identify hazardous materials and devised a plan for their safe removal.
Collaborative Project Execution: Worked closely with NIH stakeholders and subcontractors to coordinate lab decommissions and space relocations, adhering to stringent safety and regulatory standards.
Project Results
Results
Enhanced Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The project successfully:
Minimized Disruptions: Enabled continuous operation of NIH’s critical facilities by effectively managing the renovation schedule and hazardous material abatement.
Ensured Environmental Safety: All hazardous materials were safely removed and disposed of, with spaces returned to NIH fully compliant and safe for ongoing use.
Conclusion
The Phase 3 Abatement and Remediation for Building 10’s E-Wing at NIH highlights 3D Enviro’s expertise in handling complex environmental challenges within sensitive settings. Our proactive management and technical proficiency ensured the project’s success, demonstrating our commitment to safety and excellence in environmental remediation.
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