“Our SPW concrete groups worked for almost a year on different recipes to determine the best approach to pouring the concrete and the best mixtures to use to deliver the expected end result.” DPR project manager Jeremy Bartle


The Weill Neurosciences Building brings together top neuroscientists in a variety of programs to drive advances in neurodegenerative disorders. Photos courtesy of Kyle Jeffers


included the construction of hundreds of exposed concrete columns, seven six-story architectural concrete sheer walls and much more. SPW crews made extensive use of mockups and invested substantial time and effort to understand the many nuances of the design to meet the expectations of the owner, architects and donors, and to deliver the highest quality finish work. “Our SPW concrete groups worked for almost a year on different recipes to determine the best approach to pouring the concrete and the best mixtures to use to deliver the expected end result,” commented DPR project manager Jeremy Bartle.


Innovative Solutions Operating in a design-assist capacity, the DPR SPW concrete team played an integral role helping the project fit within the budget, integrating design revisions throughout the entire process, and de- veloping customized and innovative concrete form systems never before used on a DPR project in this region. Architect Mark Cavagnero, who is


widely recognized for his concrete de- sign work, reflected on the high-level of craftsmanship in this marquee facility. “It’s probably the most beautiful concrete work I’ve been involved with over the past 15 or 20 years. Te care, the precision and the quality have been beautiful.” DPR’s drywall group, working in a de- sign-build capacity, developed a strategy to robotically prefabricate over 70% of the interior partitions, and nearly 100% of exterior framing to reduce the project schedule by approximately one month. To leverage this capability even further, DPR collaborated with trade partners to rough- in the MEP in the prefabricated assemblies to further enhance labor savings and reduce site labor constraints. Te weld- ed assemblies, developed from a highly detailed BIM model, also contributed to a high-quality and reliable installation. Some projects by their very nature


leave a lasting impact on all who helped bring them to life. Te Weill Neurosci- ences Building will have a life-changing impact on future patients, who will ben- efit from the important research taking place inside.


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