JP Cullen hired Lee Mechanical as an early trade partner for Advocate Aurora Health’s Lakeland Medical Center Emergency Department renovation and expansion.

Following Lean Construction principles and Design-Build strategies, the project includes a 9,500 sq. ft. addition and a renovation of the existing department. Lee Mechanical focused on selecting HVAC equipment to optimize the central utility plant’s efficiency and redundancy, enhancing the hospital’s overall infrastructure. Phase 1 is currently underway, with Phase 2 scheduled to begin in summer 2025 after the addition’s completion.

Facts:

  • 4,000 ft of piping

  • 15,000 pounds of duct

  • 1 Custom Air Handling Unit

  • 6 Exhaust Fans

  • 45 VAV’s

  • 2 HW Air Curtains

  • 4 LPS Unit Heaters