Bryn Mawr Hospital

Project Overview

Mainline Health Real Estate invested heavily in expansions and upgrades to their Bryn Mawr Hospital campus in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. GeoStructures was involved in several phases of design and construction for various structures and improvements. This expansion, in particular, includes the development of Medical Office Building B (MOB B) and an eight-story parking structure. GeoStructures provided geotechnical design, construction monitoring, and stormwater management services for the project.

To characterize the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions across the medical campus, GeoStructures completed 65 test borings, 12 piezometers, numerous test pits, infiltration testing, and laboratory testing. For the 8-story parking structure with 2 levels below grade, we designed an innovative temporary-permanent soil nail shoring system. This system minimizes lateral earth pressure against the basement walls to achieve significant savings in the construction of 2 levels of underground parking. For foundation support, we used special settlement mitigating measures below heavily loaded column footings to facilitate the use of cost-effective shallow foundations and slab on grade.

 

 

Geotechnical Laboratory Testing

Construction Inspection and Materials Testing

Foundation Investigation and Design

Drilling Services and Subsurface Investigations

Percolation and Permeability In-Situ Testing

Our Comprehensive Project Workflow: Step-by-Step Guide

01.

Initial Consultation and Client Needs Assessment

Our team responds promptly to your inquiries, ensuring timely communication and immediate attention to your project needs. We work closely with clients to understand all project requirements, ensuring that we capture every detail and objective from the start.

02.

Development of Work Plan

Our expert project managers extend innovative problem-solving to project planning, resulting in technically-sound, cost-effective work plans to better serve our clients.

03.

Project Proposal and Agreement

We provide a detailed project proposal outlining the scope of work, fee schedule, and agreement terms. The project begins once the proposal is approved.

04.

Execution and Quality Assurance

Our highly skilled team of principals, project managers, engineers, and field staff execute the project with precision, maintaining open communication to ensure alignment with client expectations. Each project undergoes a rigorous quality check by our team of licensed professional engineers, ensuring all deliverables meet our high standards of excellence.

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Project Delivery and Invoicing

Upon completion, we deliver the final project and issue an invoice for the completed work, ensuring full transparency and satisfaction.