Projects
"Petra's organized and disciplined approach to the overall process proved to be valuable for this time compressed project [at Osborn Memorial Laboratories]. Your attention to the details of construction and schedule has resulted in a successful project with the faculty moving into a skillfully crafted laboratory space on time."
Stephen Brown, AIA, Project Manager
Yale University
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
New Haven, Connecticut
Petra Construction has performed multiple renovation projects at Alexion Pharmaceuticals’ global headquarters. Spaces consist of laboratories, private and open offices, conference rooms, main cafeteria, kitchenettes, and storage and utility rooms. Work has included various modifications and reconfigurations, drywall installation, painting, ceramic tile work and ceiling replacements. Petra Construction has also completed renovations at Alexion’s off-site warehouse.
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Arvinas
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Svigals + Partners, LLP
Petra was selected as the Construction Manager for the fast-track tenant fit-out for a new laboratory located within Science Park. The 2,500 square foot renovated space includes a BSL-2 Plus laboratory, open laboratory with six lab benches to accommodate up to twenty-four scientists, cell culture room, anti-chamber, and waste storage. The scope also included the installation of a new vacuum pump system and a new HVAC system. The HVAC was installed in an adjacent occupied tenant space, requiring temporary relocation of the occupants to complete the work without interruption.
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Arvinas
Pharmaceutical Company
Branford, Connecticut
Petra has completed multiple projects for this pharmaceutical company under a Master Services Agreement. A non-penetrating roof railing system was installed to protect site personnel from a potential safety incident while performing maintenance on the roof and to meet OSHA Standards. To accommodate an increase in staff and related equipment, Petra also completed a 2,700 square foot fit-out for a new BSL2 Lab. Additionally, Petra performed work to replace an existing 275kW diesel generator with a 300kW natural gas generator.
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Pharmaceutical Company
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Pharmacy
New London, Connecticut
Architect: Moser Pilon Nelson / Architects
This design-build renovation of the existing pharmacy to meet USP 797 regulations was completed in three phases. USP 797 compliant spaces consist of an IV Hood Room, Ante Rooms, and Chemotherapy Hood Rooms. The scope of work also included renovations for adjacent office, conference and IV Prep rooms. Temporary space had to be constructed to relocate the existing IV and chemo hoods in order to proceed with renovations while the 24-hour pharmacy remained fully occupied.
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Norwalk Hospital, Microbiology Laboratory
Norwalk, Connecticut
Architect: FreemanWhite, Inc.
Renovation of the Hospital's fifth floor Microbiology Laboratory included complete demolition of the existing space and a total interior renovation. The scope consisted of the installation of new drywall, casework, plumbing and electrical fixtures and finishes to create a new, fully functional BSL-3 Laboratory and a fully operational BSL-2 Laboratory. A new HVAC rooftop unit was also installed.
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Norwalk Hospital, Pharmacy
Norwalk, Connecticut
Architect: Westview Architectural
The Hospital’s main, on-site pharmacy was renovated to accommodate USP 797 compliant IV and Chemo Hood Rooms and prep space, private and open offices, conference room, staff lounge, packing area, and expanded receiving area. Maintaining full pharmacy operations throughout demolition and construction was essential. The project was completed in four phases in order to temporarily relocate staff and various spaces efficiently and with minimal disruption.
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Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Pharmacy
Norwalk Hospital
Microbiology Laboratory
Norwalk Hospital
Pharmacy
PepsiCo, Data/IT Room
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Svigals + Partners, LLP
The data center at PepsiCo’s Biology Innovation Research Lab was too small to meet their growing needs and needed to be relocated. Initial pre-construction investigations were performed to help develop the project scope and costs. Construction of the new data center included new finishes, mechanical and electrical infrastructures including a new 30 KVA UPS to supply the new and relocated servers for the data center. Challenging electrical shutdowns were coordinated to allow the project to be completed without causing any downtime to PepsiCo’s Lab or other building tenants.
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Pfizer Inc.
Groton, Connecticut
Petra has completed multiple projects at Pfizer's Groton Campus. An existing vivarium was renovated to create a more flexible laboratory including the installation a new PVC ceiling system and stainless steel protective wall panels as well as a solatube daylighting system. A fast-track office fit-out was completed for the IT Security Department which consisted of open work space, conference rooms, and a renovated elevator lobby. All renovations were completed while adjacent spaces remained occupied and operational.
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Quinnipiac University, Clarice L. Buckman Center
Hamden, Connecticut
Architect: Centerbrook Architects and Planners, LLC
This 31,000 sf circular building was in urgent need of substantial updating. The scope of the work included replacing the air conditioning system in the entire building as well as renovations to classrooms and laboratories. This effort included two parallel upgrades to the mechanical system, four air handling units, make up air units, 22 roof top exhaust fans with variable speed drives with individual controls in each room, maintaining balanced air pressure and individualized temperature control.
Award:
2001 AGCCT Build Connecticut Award - Honorable Mention
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PepsiCo
Data/IT Room
Pfizer
Quinnipiac University
Clarice L. Buckman Center
Rothberg Institute for Childhood Diseases
Guilford, Connecticut
Architect: Noyes Vogt Architects
This extensive design-build renovation project allowed for planned growth at the non-profit cancer research facility. Completed in multiple phases, existing space was converted into laboratory research space as well as new offices. The scope included a complete new HVAC installation, electrical system upgrades, computer cabling, plumbing, finishes, and installation of specialized lab equipment. Fifty percent of the glass was replaced with Firelite Glass and fire rated windows in the corridor, to provide viewing in and out of the lab area. An emergency generator was also installed to maintain power for critical operations and major portion of the existing roof was replaced.
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Schick Wilkinson-Sword, Edge Research & Development
Milford, Connecticut
Architect: Andrew Robinson Architect
Construction for the new Edge Building included a new, pre-engineered steel building and a manufactured can filling building, attached by a covered walkway. Operating as research and development for Schick’s “Edge Gel” shaving products, the facility includes a wet lab with sinks and a mixing tank. Containers are filled with test products, and then with propellants, so new products can be fully evaluated. The scope also included an attached storage shed and parking lot and site improvements.
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Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Pharmacy
Stamford, Connecticut
Architect: Vincent Babak Architect
This two phase, fast-track renovation consisted of relocating the existing Cancer Center pharmacy and converting the existing pharmacy space into two exam rooms, a doctor’s office and a restroom. This substantial renovation was completed in a highly sensitive patient care area while maintaining fully functioning building systems throughout the construction period.
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Rothberg Institute for Childhood Diseases
Schick Wilkinson-Sword
Edge Research & Development
Stamford Hospital
Bennett Cancer Center Pharmacy
University of New Haven, Dodd's Hall Laboratories
West Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Christiaan Dinkeloo Associates
The design-build renovation of the Biology laboratories, located on the third floor, included upgrades to the Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory, Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory and Central Biology Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory. The scope included furnishing and installation of new laboratory casework as well as upgrades to the heating system. The labs remained fully operational, which required temporary protection to keep the students and staff safe during construction. The Forensic Science laboratories and offices, located on the fourth floor, were also renovated to create additional offices and expanded laboratory spaces.
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University of New Haven, Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science
West Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Sasaki Associates
This new three-story facility totals over 15,000 sf and features a premier forensic science learning center, crime scene rooms, teaching labs, classrooms and research labs. Offices for The Henry C. Lee Institute and the UNH Forensic Science program are on the third floor, with a Command Center for nationwide crime scene analysis. Petra served as both the Program Manager and Construction Manager for this project.
Awards:
2011 AGC MA Build New England Award
2010 CT-ABC Excellence in Construction Award - "Best in Show"
2010 CT-ABC Excellence in Construction Award - Institution under $10 million
2010 CT-ABC Excellence in Construction Award - EIC Spirit
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Yale-New Haven Hospital, Surgical Pathology
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Salvatore Associates
Renovations and modifications to the Hospital’s Surgical Pathology Department were completed in five phases while the existing lab remained in full operation. The renovation included demolition, new electrical, heating, plumbing, air conditioning, fire protection, and exhaust hoods. New finishes included floors, walls, and ceiling. Preconstruction planning was also performed to help minimize impact on the day-to-day operations, reduce construction costs, and maximize efficiency.
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University of New Haven
Dodd's Hall Laboratories
University of New Haven
Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science
Yale New Haven Hospital
Surgical Pathology
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Yale-New Haven Hospital, Virology Laboratory
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Salvatore Associates
The Virology Department and Laboratory, located in the Clinic Building, was expanded and renovated in phases while the adjacent lab remained in full operation. Existing office space was converted into scientific lab space. The renovation included demolition, new electrical subpanel, mechanical upgrades, new millwork, paint, wall finishes and seamless welded flooring.
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Yale School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
An interior fit-out for the expansion of the Department of Cell Biology was completed in Sterling Hall of Medicine’s newly constructed C-Wing fourth floor addition. The new 3,000 sf laboratory space consists of sizable research labs, a library, and seminar rooms. The scope also included carefully designed electrical systems, a controlled temperature room, specialized mechanical components, and all of the related general construction. With restricted available space, mini cranes were used to hoist materials and equipment and complex mechanical systems were snugly fit into a tight penthouse mechanical space.
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Yale School of Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: JCJ Architecture
This project required the complete renovation of 6,925 sf of existing laboratory space on the 4th floor of the Yale Clinical Building. Because the project surrounded the “Frisbee Lab,” it had to be maintained as a Class 10,000 clean room during construction. The lab’s primary focus is the development of tissue engineered vascular grafts for implantation into infants with congenital heart disease. The scope included the construction of a new cold room, new equipment room and glass wash room, as well as renovations to labs, offices, and a conference room.
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Yale New Haven Hospital
Virology Laboratory
Yale University, School of Medicine
Department of Cell Biology
Yale University, School of Medicine
Department of Laboratory Medicine
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Yale School of Medicine, W-ISTC B06 Core Facility
West Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Svigals + Partners, LLP
An existing research laboratory, located on the lower level of Yale West Campus’s Integrated Science + Technology Center, was renovated for new microscopy and imaging facilities. The new space includes flexible laboratories and microscope rooms, office space, a core suite, and an adjoining break and meeting room separated by sliding panels to allow for multi-use of the space. Work consisted of demolition, partition modification, fume hood relocation, HVAC, electrical and plumbing modifications, and new finishes.
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Yale University, School of Medicine
W-ISTC B06 Core Facility
The projects highlighted above are a sampling of Petra Construction Corporation's bioscience projects experience. To obtain a full list of experience, relevant brochure, or additional information on any of these projects, please contact Diane Petra.