Projects
"Yale-New Haven Hospital and Petra Construction have had a long history together. What may be more important than anything is that when Petra is doing a project for us, we know that it will be done correctly. Petra understands how to work within the confines of a hospital situation."
C. Bradford Bevers, AIA, Director, Facilities Design & Construction
Yale-New Haven Hospital
Bridgeport Hospital, Parking Garage
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Engineer: George Torello Engineers, PC
Built in 1969, this 500-vehicle garage required substantial emergency repairs due to concrete deterioration of the top and lower decks. Reconstruction was completed in multiple phases to maintain partial occupancy. Over 1,150 cubic yards of concrete and forty-two thousand pounds of steel from conduit, railings, rebar and drainage piping were removed and recycled. Improvements included a new lighting control system which shuts off as daylight levels increase and four charging stations for electric vehicles.
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Bridgeport Hospital
Parking Garage
Commerce Park Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics
Westport, Connecticut
Architect: Sellars Lathrop Architects
This 100-year old, one-story commercial masonry building was converted into Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics’ new Westport office. The existing building envelope was in poor structural condition but needed to remain in place. New exterior walls were built inside the old masonry walls with new rafters under the existing rafters. The building received all new HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. A new concrete slab was installed to level the existing floor. Exterior work included a small addition, all new windows, and repaired and patched stucco and trim. An old 1,000 s.f. addition was demolished, graded over and paved for nine additional parking spaces.
Upon entering the building, patients are greeted by a large, colorful reception area complete with a play area and iPad stations. The new space includes both an orthodontics bay and pediatric bays, x-ray imaging room, sterile rooms, break room, offices, and support and storage spaces. Three quiet rooms, complete with sound insulation, accommodate children that need special attention.
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Commerce Park Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics
Greenwich Hospital, CT Simulator Suite
Greenwich, Connecticut
Architect: S/L/A/M Collaborative
The Cohen Pavilion’s CT Simulator Suite was renovated on a fast-track basis to accommodate a new Phillips CT unit complete with new lasers. Work consisted of new walls, floors, ceilings, structural steel equipment supports, MEP system modifications, custom cherry millwork, high end finishes, and an elegant ambient soffit lighting system.
Greenwich Hospital, Elevator Addition
Greenwich, Connecticut
Architect: S/L/A/M Collaborative
A free standing, three-story elevator addition was constructed between the Hospital’s existing off-site medical office building and three-story parking garage on Holly Hill Campus. The work was performed with minimal disruption to the building’s medical staff and patients.
Greenwich Hospital, Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing
Greenwich, Connecticut
Architect: S/L/A/M Collaborative
Existing space on the ground floor of the Hospital’s main campus was renovated for the new Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing. This state-of-the-art outpatient facility consists of treatment rooms, offices, reception and waiting area, and a hyperbaric chamber room.
Greenwich Hospital, Linear Accelerator Suite
Greenwich, Connecticut
Architect: S/L/A/M Collaborative
This fast-track renovation of the existing Linear Accelerator Suite, located on the second floor of the Cohen Pavilion, was completed subsequent to the CT Simulator renovation. The work consisted of new walls, floors, ceilings, structural steel equipment supports, MEP system modifications, custom cherry millwork, high end finishes, and a specialized LED imaging system that can be changed to different views, helping to relax the patient.
Greenwich Hospital, Primary Care Suite
Stamford, Connecticut
Architect: S/L/A/M Collaborative
The Hospital’s West Main Campus medical office building in Stamford was renovated for a new Primary Care Physicians Suite. The fast-track multi-phased project included the complete demolition of the previous office function and complete renovation of the new medical space on the first floor including exam rooms, offices, waiting room, reception area/office and staff lounge.
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Greenwich Hospital
Multiple Projects
Hartford Hospital, LIFE STAR Rooftop Heliport
Hartford, Connecticut
Engineer: George Torello Engineers, PC
The 20-year old LIFE STAR helipad was deteriorating and in need of structural repairs and upgrades. Reconstruction of the landing pad and supporting infrastructure included removal and replacement of the existing concrete, structural upgrades, and a new drainage system. Scaffolding was erected around the perimeter of the flight deck for the full 13 stories for the work on the steel outriggers, brick façade repairs, and installation of new aluminum panels below the outriggers. The eight-foot-wide outriggers surrounding the landing deck were upgraded with stainless steel supports, additional welds and stainless steel hardware and new safety netting. Additional upgrades consisted of replacing the existing hangar doors and new landing beacons and lights. The project was particularly challenging due to the requirements that all loose equipment and materials had to be removed, and all workers had to evacuate the pad within minutes of notification by the flight crew of outgoing or incoming flights.
Award:
2009 American Council of Engineering Companies Engineering Excellence Award
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Hospital of Saint Raphael, PET Scanner
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Kenneth Boroson Architects
The Hospital’s Radiology Department was renovated to accommodate a new state-of-the-art Siemens PET-CT Scanner. The scope also included renovations for an adjacent Support Services Room for patients and a technician station.
Hospital of Saint Raphael, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: AE Design Group
This renovation project created a new cardiac catheterization lab adjacent to an existing one and included upgrades of the surrounding areas to add the necessary support spaces. The scope also consisted of new mechanical work, electrical work, fire protection, and finishes.
Hospital of Saint Raphael, CT Scan Suite
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Kenneth Boroson Architects, LLC
The Hospital’s Radiology Department was renovated on a fast-track basis to accommodate a new Siemens CAT Scan unit. The scope included selective demolition and modifications to the existing concrete floor slab to increase its structural capacity. Work also included electrical, carpeting, and finishing as well as installation of a controlled air system to provide the proper environment for the related computer systems.
Hospital of Saint Raphael, MRI Center
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Mitchell Architectural Group
The MRI Center was renovated on a fast-track basis to accommodate a new MRI unit and an additional exam room with a magnetically shielded enclosure and radio frequency shielding. New mechanical work, electrical work, finishes, a roof top chiller and demolition of an exterior concrete wall to create access for delivery of the new MRI magnet were also included.
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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.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Lab
New London, Connecticut
Architect: Fletcher Thompson Architecture Engineering
The existing Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Suite was renovated to accommodate new diagnostic imaging equipment. The scope included demolition and renovations to the procedure room, control room, stretcher holding room, conference room, and equipment room. Millwork included casework, cabinetry, shelving, counters, and a hemodynamics desk.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Parking Garage
New London, Connecticut
Engineer: Desman Associates
Structural repairs to the top level of the parking garage included precast connection plate repairs, crossover repairs with installation of traffic-bearing waterproofing, crack repairs and tee joint caulk replacement. Repairs were coordinated with the Hospital’s security department to minimize the inconvenience to hospital staff, visitors and patients.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Linear Accelerator C
New London, Connecticut
Architect: Lindsay Liebig Roche Architects
The Hospital’s Community Cancer Center’s existing Linear Accelerator Room was renovated to accommodate new Varian Linear Accelerator equipment. The scope included expanding the Control Room, selective demolition, new finishes, resilient flooring, new suspended acoustical ceilings, painting, counters and cabinets to the Linear Accelerator C and Control rooms.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, MRI Suite
New London, Connecticut
Architect: Quisenberry Arcari Architects
The MRI Suite was renovated and upgraded to support new Siemens equipment. The space includes the MRI exam room, control room, MRI computer room, and adjacent hallway. Completed in 12 weeks, the project was done in conjunction with the Oncology CT Scanner Replacement and SIM Upgrade project.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Nuclear Medicine
New London, Connecticut
Architect: Fletcher Thompson Architecture Engineering
Renovations were completed in two-phases to accommodate new equipment for the Nuclear Medicine Department. The space includes two nuclear medicine rooms and a control room. Work included the removal and replacement of the new equipment, minor ductwork, electrical, plumbing and finishes work.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Oncology CT Scanner/Simulator
New London, Connecticut
Architect: Quisenberry Arcari Architects
Renovations for the removal and replacement of the existing Oncology CT Equipment and upgrades to the existing space were completed to accommodate the new Siemens equipment. The Oncology suite includes the CT Scan room, control room and office space. The project was done in conjunction with the MRI Replacement and Suite Fit-Up project.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Special Procedures Suite
New London, Connecticut
Architect: Friar Associates
The existing Special Procedures Suite was renovated to accommodate a new Angio Diagnostic Unit and related equipment. The scope included x-ray shielding, demolition, electrical, fire protection, plumbing and basic tenant fit-up work to the procedure, control and equipment rooms.
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Hartford Hospital
Rooftop Heliport
Hospital of Saint Raphael
Multiple Projects
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Multiple Projects
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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Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Svigals + Partners
The new Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut provides a temporary home to families of children with serious illnesses being treated within the Yale New Haven Healthcare system. The need for a larger facility brought this strategically chosen team together to design and build a new warm and welcoming environment.
This 28,000 s.f. home greets families and visitors with its inviting exterior through the use of different colored stucco, playful sculptures and a walkway made of donor bricks. A rear courtyard made up of a large patio and play area provides a peaceful setting for guests. Inside boasts a large commercial kitchen, pantry and dining/lounge area where families can interact and cook side-by-side, a glassed in play room, teen room, meeting and office spaces, reception/lobby, two respite rooms, guest bedrooms with private baths, laundry facilities, and sunrooms. The scope also included preconstruction, demolition of six buildings and custom millwork throughout.
Awards:
2018 AGCCT Build Connecticut Award - New Mid-Size Construction
2018 CBC Project Team Merit Award
2018 CT-ABC Excellence in Construction Award - Commercial
2018 CT-ABC Excellence in Construction Award - EIC Spirit Award
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Shoreline Veterinary Hospital
Shelton, Connecticut
Architect: Mingolello & Associates Architects
A new 14,100 sf veterinary hospital and clinic was constructed for a veterinary group with multiple offices in Connecticut. The building consists of two levels, with the first level being used for “Emergency Pet Care” on a 24 hour 7 day per week basis. The second level contains offices, living quarters for interns, meeting rooms and a library. The project presented a number of challenges, including a substantial amount of rock at the project site.
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Norwalk Hospital
Pharmacy
Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut
Shoreline Veterinary Hospital
Saint Mary’s Hospital, Main Lobby
Waterbury, Connecticut
Architect: Albis Turlington Architects
This design-build renovation of the Hospital’s main entrance lobby updated and enlarged the existing public space. The project included a new information desk and ADA compliant restrooms, improved circulation and seating for the public, gift shop and coffee shop renovations, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and overall improvements to the lobby. The terrazzo floor was replaced, incorporating an exact replica of the original compass rose medallion. New finishes consisted of a limestone accent wall and custom millwork in mahogany and white oak. The original stained glass windows at the Chapel, which were hidden behind a wall, were reintroduced to the space as a historic design element in this unique design-build project.
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St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Hybrid Operating Room #10
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Architect: BAM Studio
Renovations for this new state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room included substantially expanding the existing suite layout, structural reinforcement of the floor from below, and new steel above the ceiling to support new equipment. Construction of this complex medical suite allowed for a new Control Room, a new Decon Room, and the relocation of the Alcove Storage area to a new alcove in the mechanical room. Completed on a fast-track basis, most of the work be performed during normal working hours in a high-risk patient care area.
Awards:
2012 AGCCT Build Connecticut Award
2012 CBC Project Team Award
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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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Saint Mary's Hospital
Main Lobby
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Hybrid Operating Room #10
Stamford Hospital
Pharmacy
The Veterinary Cancer Center
Norwalk, Connecticut
Architect: BDA Architecture
This new 8,000 sf state-of-the-art hospital is the largest stand-alone veterinary comparative oncology center in the United States. It includes two “dog run” rooms with animal cages, six examination rooms, laboratory area, chemo-hood area, x-ray room and a high-end finish waiting room. A special room with concrete walls and ceiling was constructed for linear accelerator equipment. The project was completed in eight months, within an existing facility that remained fully operational during construction.
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Yale New Haven Hospital, Multiple Projects
New Haven, Connecticut
For over forty years Petra has successfully completed numerous projects at the Hospital including Executive Offices, food service, clinical space, dining space, office space, testing facilities and life safety improvements. Work has included demolition, structural systems, electrical work, mechanical systems and custom millwork in occupied spaces and, in some cases, adjacent to critical facilities. Noise, dust and infection control are critical in this healthcare environment. Petra continues to perform work on similar projects at the Hospital based upon a proven track record of successfully completing difficult projects in sensitive, occupied spaces.
Some of Petra’s experience at the Hospital’s main campus as well as off-site medical office buildings includes:
- Adult Cardiac Swing Laboratory
- Adult and Pediatric Psychiatric Unit Renovations
- Bone Marrow Transplant Treatment Suite
- Brioche Dorée Atrium Café
- Center for Musculoskeletal Care
- Dental Clinic
- EP Basement Backfill
- EP Cafeteria and Servery
- EPS Laboratory/Hybrid Operating Room
- Executive Offices
- General Imaging
- Interventional Radiology Suite
- Labor and Birth Unit
- Main Kitchen
- Pediatric Catheterization Laboratory
- Pediatric Imaging
- Physician Work Space
- Radiation Therapy Clinic
- Surgical Pathology
- Temple Surgical Center
- Virology Laboratory
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Yale New Haven Hospital, Emergency Department Annex
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: BAM Studio
Yale New Haven Hospital was in need of additional space for their emergency department due to overflow. Located at the hospital’s West Pavilion entrance, the flash-track construction of this 10,000 square foot temporary building was completed in three months. The new annex includes 35 patient bays and 9 nursing stations, bathrooms, and support spaces. An enclosed hallway connects the annex to the existing main entrance.
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The Veterinary Cancer Center
Yale New Haven Hospital
Multiple Projects
Yale New Haven Hospital
Emergency Department Annex
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Yale New Haven Hospital, EPS Laboratory/Hybrid Operating Room
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: BAM Studio
Construction of this new state-of-the-art hybrid operating room and laboratory that performs cardio electrophysiological studies was completed on a fast-track basis. The seven room suite includes a Class C OR procedure room, control room, anteroom, gowning/scrub room, clean utility room, and equipment and supply area. Work consisted of the complete demolition of the existing space, installation of new high-end operating room finishes surrounding a new Siemens Artis Zee Biplane Cardio unit, medical booms and gas columns.
Award:
2010 CBC Project Team Award
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Yale New Haven Hospital, Interventional Radiology Suite
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Salvatore Associates
Renovations and modifications to the Diagnostic Radiology Department included two new angiography laboratories and a neuro-angiography laboratory as well as control rooms and support spaces. The scope consisted of structural reinforcement of the floors, a new partition layout, millwork, a new shielding system, finishes and the installation of three state-of-the-art IR imaging machines. Work was performed in two phases while the adjacent operating rooms were in use. Special care and constant coordination was required with the operating room staff on the floor and with Hospital staff members on the floors above and below the work.
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Yale New Haven Hospital, Pediatric Catheterization Laboratory
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: BAM Studio
The construction of this new state-of-the-art imaging, treatment and hybrid operating room was completed on a fast-track basis. It was designed as work progressed and was performed in two ten-week phases, requiring considerable coordination by the design, construction and owner teams. The project included structural reinforcement of the floors, a new partition layout, millwork, a new shielding system, a steel strut system above the ceiling, new finishes, and the installation of an advanced Philips interventional radiology imaging system.
Award:
2010 AGCCT Build Connecticut Award
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Yale New Haven Hospital
EPS Laboratory/Hybrid OR
Yale New Haven Hospital
Interventional Radiology Suite
Yale New Haven Hospital
Pediatric Catheterization Laboratory
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Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center,
Ambulatory Surgery and Endoscopy Unit
Guilford, Connecticut
Architect: Salvatore Associates
The Surgery Center on the first floor of the Hospital’s off-site ambulatory center was renovated to allow for department separation between the Ambulatory Surgery and Endoscopy Recovery Rooms. The renovation and relocation of 4,100 sf of space included endoscopy procedure rooms, exam and pre-procedure rooms, recovery spaces, nurse stations, clinical support areas, offices, and locker and storage rooms. Due to its adjacency to another still-active endoscopy suite and operating room, the construction space was carefully segregated from the active treatment spaces and completed in three phases. The work required ongoing dust control, and Type D, Class 4 infection control.
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Yale University, School of Medicine, Center for Medical Simulation
New Haven, Connecticut
Architect: Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc.
A new state-of-the-art medical simulation center was constructed for the Department of Emergency Medicine. Located in the Seamco Building, the existing space was completely gutted and rebuilt with new mechanical systems, skylights and structural support for the open space design which was a 20’ piece of steel installed past power lines and through windows. High-end finishes consist of curved acid glass, curved soffits, cherry wood veneer walls, tile flooring and soffit lighting.
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Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
Outpatient Surgery Center
Yale University, School of Medicine
Center for Medical Simulation
The projects highlighted above are a sampling of Petra Construction Corporation's healthcare projects experience. To obtain a full list of experience, relevant brochure, or additional information on any of these projects, please contact Diane Petra.