Building 245 Radiation Physics Laboratory Expansion and Modernization

NIST initiated a significant modernization to expand the building’s radiation physics research laboratory capacity, to renovate and upgrade existing building spaces to comply with current codes, and to replace aged mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other infrastructure systems throughout the facility. A new 74,000 SF addition provides laboratory research and support space and houses a new mechanical plant, a 14,000 SF addition provides expanded research space, and three existing wings were fully renovated.

RMF designed new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for both additions as well as upgraded infrastructure for the renovated areas. RMF’s designs also included a new reverse osmosis/deionized water (RODI) system for reagent grade water to serve the laboratories, a new reverse osmosis (RO) system dedicated for space humidification, a radioactive drainage waste and storage system, new LED lighting and telecom systems, and new thermal utility services including chilled water supply/return, steam, condensate, and compressed air. In addition, RMF designed temporary HVAC for the E-Wing and provided electrical engineering services for the demolition of the G-Wing.

All work was completed in specifically sequenced phases with limited shutdowns to maintain continued occupancy and allow for uninterrupted research activities throughout the project.