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Scaife Hall – Neurology Research Lab

Scaife Hall – Neurology Research Lab

CJL Engineering provided Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering services for Scaife Hall 5A, a renovated 13,000 sq. ft. Neurology Research Laboratory. The project is a collaborative initiative between UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh. The existing animal laboratory was completely gutted, and a new neurology research laboratory installed that includes more than 500 linear feet of usable lab counters, 10 fume exhaust hoods, and several tissue culture rooms. A critical BSL2 Lab for infectious disease control as well as for the avoidance of contaminating tissue samples was also designed for the new laboratory space.
Chevron Science Center

Chevron Science Center

The Chevron Science Center, originally built in 1974, is a 15 story, 200,000 sq. ft facility at the center of the University of Pittsburgh campus. Over the years, many lab areas, and pieces of equipment had been added to the Science Center. These additions had outstripped the original HVAC systems’ capabilities to provide adequate ventilation to insure proper equipment and system operation. CJL Engineering provided the design of significant HVAC upgrades for this landmark scientific tower.
National Cancer Institute at Fort Detrick

National Cancer Institute at Fort Detrick

The National Cancer Institute at Fort Detrick requested an evaluation of technical and financial requirements and the development of a master plan for the potential upgrade of two existing cooling plants. CJL Engineering via its Frederick, Maryland office evaluated the technical feasibility, construct ability issues, potential design approach, additional energy efficiency opportunities, and project phasing to reduce disruption of services, and developed preliminary cost estimates for various alternatives
Pittsburgh Zoo – The Water’s Edge Exhibit

Pittsburgh Zoo – The Water’s Edge Exhibit

CJL Engineering provided the professional mechanical and electrical consulting services for Water’s Edge, an innovative new exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Water’s Edge, a LEED Compliant project, was designed for polar bears, sea otters, and walruses. Each aquatic species has its own indoor holding facility and outdoor pool. A vegetative green roof was installed over the building for aesthetics, as well as additional insulation. There are more than 450,000 gallons of chilled seawater in the outdoor pools, maintained between 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit. Water’s Edge opened in November 2006, and was featured on CNN.