Arizona State Medical Laboratory Building
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
In 2004, a new larger State Medical Laboratory Building was built, leaving no use for the existing 27,100 square foot building built in 1976. Through a RElifing® study, including an inspection of the current condition of various building components and their life expectancies, Rider Levett Bucknall determined that investment of approximately $4.9 million would allow continued use of the building for another 35 years.
Additionally, during field investigation it was noted that the external facade of the building comprised pre-cast windowless concrete panels which were bolted to the slab edges. Rider Levett Bucknall recommended removing these already-failing panels and converting this existing laboratory into an office building for the adjoining technology facility, which was overcrowded and in need of additional office space.
Cost savings through this exercise and nearly 80 others conducted during a six month period for the Arizona Department of Administration, the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, Arizona State Hospitals, and the Arizona School Facilities Board, resulted in a more sustainable approach to development for the state and saved Arizona taxpayers over $26 million.
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