Healthcare

UConn’s Ambulatory Care Center Consolidates Medical Services Under One Roof

UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion

UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion

Farmington, CT – The new 300,000sf Ambulatory Care Center at the University of Connecticut (UConn) in Farmington recently opened its doors, offering a myriad of healthcare services all consolidated within the same facility.

The new facility was designed to host primary care, geriatrics. and gastroenterology services, to oncology and physical therapy, among other specialties. Medical professionals will share 120sf exam rooms and common work areas.

On-site, the Griffin Electric team was tasked with the installation of power and lighting, in addition to systems for fire alarm, video surveillance, and access controls, coordinating their work with other trades through the use of BIM technology.

General contractor Dimeo Construction Company, of Providence, R.I., oversaw the construction and trades on-site, and Perkins Eastman, of Stamford, Conn., was in charge of the building’s tenant. Jacobs, of Pasadena, Cal., served as the owner’s project manager.

With an expected LEED Silver designation, increased natural light, simplified building setup, and consolidated check-in/check-out was worked into the design of the facility, to foster an improved end-user experience.

“Working with veteran contractor, Dimeo Construction Company, created ease in the execution of our on-site contributions,” explained Wayne J. Griffin, president of Griffin Electric. “After working alongside them on countless construction projects, we were familiar with their principles and practices, and were able to execute the job to their expectations.”