McKenney’s is building a wide range of energy-efficient mechanical systems using green practices for the 325,000-square-foot medical center in Braselton, Georgia.

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cKenney’s is building a wide
range of energy-efficient
mechanical systems using
green practices for the 325,000-square-foot
medical center in Braselton.
THE CHALLENGE
Integrating multiple systems seamlessly
into a new facility can be complex and
challenging. To accomplish this, McKenney’s
assisted the design team by providing
cost-effective mechanical system options
while also helping the center pursue LEED®
for Healthcare Gold certification and meet
LEAN construction requirements.
THE SOLUTION
To support LEED certification, McKenney’s
used a geothermal field with a modular heat
pump chiller instead of traditional chillers and
boilers. It uses the constant temperature of the
earth to regulate building temperatures more
efficiently. The geothermal field will also sup-
port a radiant floor system in the hospital’s
large, open spaces.To promote LEAN construc-
tion, McKenney’s in-house sheet metal and
piping prefabrication shops were used exten-
sively along with prefabricated bathroom pods.
THE RESULTS
Despite one of the wettest, coldest winters on
record, work is being completed on time and
within budget for the Spring 2015 opening.
A Greener Hospital by Design
PROJECT NAME
žž Northeast Georgia
Medical Center Braselton
PROJECT LOCATION
žž Braselton, Georgia
PROJECT TEAM
žž Owner: Northeast Georgia
Health System, Inc.
žž General Contractor: Turner
Construction Company
žž Engineer: PerryCrabb
žž Contractor: McKenney’s, Inc.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Design/Assist
LEED Certification
Pipe Shop Prefab
Sheet Metal Shop Prefab
MARKETS
žž Healthcare
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