Precision Steel Detailing for a Modern Medical Office Building

Key Challenges

• One of the primary challenges was integrating structural steel elements- beams, columns, and connections with a dense and complex HVAC system, typical in medical infrastructure.

• Ensuring clash-free layouts required careful coordination to avoid interference between ductwork, piping, and structural components.

• Additionally, the project had to meet stringent healthcare safety and durability standards, which demanded a higher level of precision and code compliance.

• Tight timelines and multiple consultant teams added another layer of complexity to the detailing and coordination efforts.

Approaches and Solutions

• Gsource utilized architectural and structural plans to develop a complete steel detailing package using industry-standard BIM tools.

• Detailed shop and erection drawings were created for all structural members, factoring in spacing, load-bearing requirements, and fabrication constraints.

• Advanced coordination techniques were applied to overlay HVAC and MEP layouts, with proactive adjustments to steel framing to prevent clashes.

• Adherence to AISC 360-16 and local healthcare codes was ensured at every stage, and regular coordination meetings with stakeholders helped keep the project on track.