Featured Projects
Education Projects
Category: Education
Project Title: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Project Designation: CMR, Higher Education
Owner: University of Arizona
General Contractor: DPR
Architect: Smith Group
Engineer: Smith Group
Project Description:
Midstate Mechanical was awarded the CM at Risk University of Arizona, College of Medicine project with DPR. The College of Medicine is housed in the historic Phoenix Union High School buildings. The project called for renovating the three historic buildings along with a core addition. The new campus is the result of groundbreaking collaborations between Arizona’s universities, private businesses, state and local governments, local hospitals and non-profit organizations.
The $2.4 million mechanical included HVAC and plumbing. Chilled water for the project was provided by Northwind. The project included underground chilled water piping, new air handlers, VAV systems, fan coils and restroom plumbing.
To preserve the historical building, Midstate brought the chilled water in through the stem wall in the basement. As a historical building, no outside wall penetrations could be made.
Category: Education
Project Title: Camelback High School
Project Designation: CMR, Education
Owner: Phoenix Union High School #3210
General Contractor: D.L. Withers Construction
Architect: Architectural Resource Team, Inc.
Engineer: TMAD Engineers
Project Description:
Midstate Mechanical was selected to provide mechanical services for the new E Building at Camelback High School. The $2.5 million (mechanical), 96,000 square foot high school addition consists of three separate wings that house different grade levels and offices throughout.
The HVAC is a high pressure duct system with variable air volume. The project includes extensive ductwork along with exposed duct. The chilled and heating hot water enter the building underground and the chilled water piping feeds the variable air volume and the fan coil units. There are several plumbing systems: underground sanitary and storm water, roof leader piping, acid waste and vent.
Category: Education
Project Title: Dysart Elementary School
Project Designation: CMR, Education
Owner: Dysart Unified School District #89
General Contractor: Sundt Construction
Architect: Gilleland/Brubaker
Engineer: Durand, Hillis, Mouw, Woods, LLC
Project Description:
Midstate Mechanical was selected to provide mechanical services for the new Dysart Elementary School. This is the fifth elementary school awarded to Midstate in the Dysart School district in last three years. The ability to meet the accelerated schedule and extensive successful history were determining factors in selecting Midstate. The $1.4 million mechanical project included a full central plant. The fast-track 92,000 square foot 2-story project was completed in 6 months.