HINES EMERGENCY GENERATOR CAPACITY
CLIENT: Edward Hines, Jr. Medical Center
LOCATION: Hines, IL
PROJECT STATUS: Completed July 2022
PURPOSE:
House two new 1,250-kW emergency generators to provide backup power to the VA hospital’s chiller plant.
Upgrade critical utilities including; stormwater, water mains, and a 40,000 gallon fuel system to enhance emergency preparedness for the hospital.
Richard completed a design‑bid‑build of a 4,000 sqft addition, adjacent to the existing 100,000 sqft VA hospital to house two new 1,250‑kW emergency generators feeding the existing chiller plant. The scope included stormwater system modifications with a rerouted storm line, new water mains and upgrades to existing lines, and a 40,000 gallon underground fuel tank with delivery system. Structural steel framing with CMU walls, brick‑faced façade, and TPO membrane roofing ensured seamless integration. Inside, HVAC components, LED lighting, grounding, and a new fire alarm/mass notification system were installed. A value‑engineered ductbank redesign saved costs for the VA and avoided main entrance closure, while phased construction and sustainable practices minimized disruptions to hospital operations.
