Bridgeport, CT – Viking Construction has completed a $4 million build-out renovation project for Southwest Community Health Care Center in Bridgeport, located on the second floor of the Wakeman Boys and Girls Club.
The 10,000sf space was created to house medical, dental and behavioral services for the surrounding community. The project includes building exam rooms, check-in and waiting areas, an on-site lab, X-rays, procedure rooms, and meeting and office space.
As the Boys and Girls Club was in full operation during construction, Viking coordinated all work schedules, materials deliveries, and truck and worker access to be minimally disruptive. They also set up safety barriers, secured second-floor access, and put extra communication protocols in place between Viking, Southwest Community Healthcare and the Boys and Girls Club. Additionally, as work was done in close proximity to children, all Viking employees and subs completed background checks and screenings before on-site work began.
The building originally had open spaces throughout which was ideal for Viking to be able to install new electrical, gas lines, fire sprinklers, and overhead HVAC systems. The plumbing and piping that runs in the flooring was more difficult as Viking had to coordinate work with activity taking place at the Boys and Girls Club on the first floor.
“Coordination was the key word for this project,” said Anthonly Gaglio, Jr., vice president at Viking. “We knew families, children, and staff were constantly using the Boys and Girls Club facilities, so we had to minimize our noise and traffic impact, customize our safety procedures, and commit to a higher level of ongoing communication. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility throughout this process as we bring this important health care facility to the community.”
