Redevelopment, Hamilton Health Sciences, Henderson Site

Group Eight was responsible for structural, mechanical and electrical preliminary design, design development, contract documents, contract administration and construction review.

The redevelopment of the existing Cancer Centre includes expansion to 12 radiation treatment bunkers, professional staff offices, research labs and outpatient & systemic oncology clinics.

Structurally, the additions were founded on the existing bedrock and the design included for post-disaster earthquake requirements. The treatment bunkers were constructed of mass concrete using both regular and high-density concrete, and whose temperature, placement and properties were strictly controlled per specifications.

Modifications to the existing Cancer Centre included large basement and ground level openings for natural light to enter as dictated by the architectural design.

Mechanical design included HVAC; plumbing and drainage; medical gas systems including new central supply; sprinkler and standpipe equipment; expansion of the chilled water plant; dedicated cooling system for the radiation treatment equipment; and a DDC control system interfaced with the Hospital. Additional life safety measures were designed for the 5-storey atrium including dedicated window sprinklers and smoke control and evacuation systems.

Electrical design included power distribution, exterior/interior illumination, lightning protection, patient/nurse communication, security/CCTV, paging, patient entertainment, structured cabling and addressable fire alarm.

Full mechanical and electrical services were designed for the radiation treatment bunkers and other diagnostic and treatment equipment.