West Texas A&M University, Veterinary Education, Research, and Outreach Center
Project Details
Client: West Texas A&M University
Architect:
Perkins & Will
Location:
Canyon, TX
Delivery:
Construction Manager-at-Risk
Status: Completed
Project Overview
This new two-story building is used to recruit and train veterinary students to serve the Texas Panhandle livestock industries. It features biosafety level (BSL)-2 research laboratories and BSL-2 teaching laboratories. It also includes waste sterilization, glassware washing, cooler and freezer storage areas, administrative offices, separate client and employee/guest entrances, conference and meeting spaces, and break rooms. VERO is attached to the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, which Vaughn constructed concurrently.
Unique Challenge
During constructability reviews, we discovered a substantial clash between the HVAC trunk lines and a major structural beam. We attacked this major mechanical revision, by re-engineering our air handling unit to have two supply openings. We split the main supply trunk around the beam and re-combined the line. Our creative solution during the design process ensured the project schedule remained on track.
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