(Dallas - June 17, 2010) - Scott + Reid, a
full-service commercial construction company specializing in
interior finish and ground-up construction, announced completion of
the med fusion,
llc. global headquarters in Lewisville, Texas. A
highly unique and fast-paced project, the 172,000
square-foot building was converted to a high quality,
state of the art pathology office and clinical laboratory in just
five months.
"We are excited about the partnership we built with med fusion
and to announce the completion of such a needed, revolutionary
facility," said Scott + Reid President Brad
Reid. "This was a truly unique project and Scott +
Reid's experience in reconfiguring existing buildings was critical
to the successful completion of this project for this medical
pioneer."
Baylor Health Care System, Texas
Oncology PA, Pathologists Biomedical Laboratories
LLP and US Oncology joined together to
create med fusion (originally called 'NewCo'), which will integrate
advanced laboratory services and clinical trials services.
Following construction completion, 150 employees moved into
the building, representing 100 new jobs for the area. By
2014, med fusion plans to hire 900 employees.
The $12,000,000 construction project included
new mechanical systems with high tech, automated controls,
low-temperature walk-in refrigeration units, modernization of
existing plumbing to accommodate new laboratory systems, data room
infrastructure, and new office space. The clinical areas were
finished out as a biosafety level 3 lab, clean room lab, biopsy
review lab, research and development lab, and clinical trial
area. In addition, Scott + Reid was responsible for
reconfiguring the building with a distinctive architectural
composite metal panel system façade, additional glass curtainwall
and significant structural modifications. Extensive site
work, development of ADA-compliant parking and entrance, and the
installation of multiple water features and customized landscaping
completed the comprehensive re-model project.
Scott + Reid was hired in November 2009 to convert the
ConVergence Office Center located at
2501 State Highway 121 in Lewisville, which was first
constructed in 1980 and previously served as an artillery
development and production facility.
"From the very beginning of our partnership, we put a great deal
of confidence in Scott + Reid's ability to work with us to ensure a
smooth construction process," said Keith Laughman, med fusion CEO.
"This was a highly technical and complex project, and Scott +
Reid's knowledge and experience were critical to the success of the
project. They delivered timely results and a top quality finished
product."
Prior to construction start, Scott + Reid was instrumental in
assisting with design development, partnering with the client (med
fusion, llc.), construction manager (CB Richard Ellis, Inc.),
architect (RSP Architects) and engineers (Sebesta Blomberg) to
design and finalize construction documents.
"Scott + Reid is excited to have played a part in such a
successful project," Reid added. "med fusion is bringing a new
standard of quality to patient care in North Texas with its
advanced laboratory and clinical trials services."
About Scott + Reid
Dallas-based Scott + Reid, Inc. is a full-service commercial
construction company specializing in interior finish and ground-up
construction. The company creates innovative office space for
companies in the following areas: corporate, healthcare, retail,
industrial, technology and capital improvements, among a number of
others. It has completed projects more than 250,000 square feet in
score to less than 1,000 square feet, treating each client
opportunity as important as the next - from the largest corporation
to the smallest entrepreneur.
About med fusion, llc.
Baylor Health Care System, Texas Oncology PA, Pathologists
Biomedical Laboratories LLP and US Oncology have joined to create a
new patient-focused support model for medicine. The company, med
fusion, offers clinical laboratory services for hospitals including
full service reference lab services such as pathology testing and
molecular diagnostics. The company will also provide pharmaceutical
and biotechnology companies with clinical trial services including
central laboratory services, contract research organization
services and site management services.
Media Contact:
Summer Cook | Scott + Reid | 469.374.3405 | scook@scottandreid.com
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