Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Replacement Hospital - LEED SILVER (projected)

VCMC is the first public hospital where Design-Build contract was based solely on project and program performance criteria.

A design competition was used to determine the "Best Value" selection of the Design Build Team. 

The VCMC project began construction in 2013 as permit drawings are developed and submitted to OSHPD. Projected completion: mid 2017.

rggroup has a full-time team on site acting as an extension to the Client's own team and ensuring the right expertise is available at all times during this fast-paced design build project.  

Our team on this project covers the project from concept to closeout. Our role encompasses:

Program and Contract management (performance criteria and program development, development of RFP process)

Design Management (tracking design progress, ensuring alignment with scope and requirements, user group management and overall coordination, providing technical peer reviews for architectural, civil, structural , MEP and specialty disciplines (elevators, pneumatic tubes, waterproofing, acoustics and vibration...))

Permit Management (OSHPD, licensing, and local authorities...)

Construction Management (contract, schedule and cost oversight and review, change management and risk assessment)

Construction Administration (IOR services, field observation documentation, project logistics and coordination with clinical departments, infection control, and facilities management) 

Medical Equipment budgeting, review and coordination

Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel

Located in the northern greenbelt of Tel Aviv's high-technology district, this facility specialized in advanced diagnostic imaging and state-of-the-art surgical procedures. 

Phased completion: 2008 and 2010.

rggroup provided the following services:

Development of project team

Best Practices Assessment

Development of Design Standards that would support level of services client desired

Managed Project Program

Program Analysis of Services Feasibility

Medical Equipment Programming Coordination

Douglas Replacement Hospital - University of California, Irvine

This multi-award-winning project broke new grounds in design-build project delivery with integrated collaboration processes.

Phased completion: 2008 and 2011.

Project developed and managed under the direction and leadership of Rebekah G. Gladson, FAIA while at the University of California.

Awards:

Building Team of the Year – Design Excellence, AIA San Fernando Valley Chapter
Design-Build New Category – Aon Build America Awards, Associated General Contractors of America
Regional Award – Public Sector Building Over $15 Million, DBIA Western Pacific Region
Platinum Award – 13th Annual Building Team Award

UCI Medical Center Clinical Laboratory Building - LEED SILVER

Fast track design build projects can be both award winning in design and cost/schedule effective. This requires the owner to have a clear vision, and commitment to leadership and communication of expectations and excellence.

Project completion: early 2010.

Project developed and managed under the direction and leadership of Rebekah G. Gladson, FAIA while at the University of California.

UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute—Ambulatory Surgery and Clinical Services

This was a fast track Design-Build Project.

Project completion: mid 2013.

Project developed and managed under the direction and leadership of Rebekah G. Gladson, FAIA while at the University of California.

Palomar Medical Center West, Escondido, California

Project completion: mid 2012.

While at CO Architects in California, Fadi Nassar, now of rggroup, was involved in the technical detailing development and coordination of the patient floors and the Diagnostic and treatment wing of the project. 

Some of Mr. Nassar's responsibilities included:

Lead  role in interior details and constructability reviews

Development of complex and custom fire rating and interior framing details.

Coordination and conflict resolution between engineering disciplines, structural, and architectural drawings

Implementation of lessons learned from prior hospital construction projects to ensure maximum efficiency and streamline the resolution of typical issues.

UCLA Orthopaedic Replacement Hospital, Santa Monica, California

Phased completion: 2004, 2008 and 2012.

While at CO Architects in California, Fadi Nassar, now of rggroup, had a lead role in the construction administration and on-site team management of this project. Ray Chandler, now of rggroup, was assistant construction administrator at CO Architects, undertaking all project documentation, field observation, and general coordination. 

Some of Mr. Nassar's responsibilities included:

Lead architectural construction administration.

Overseeing and coordinating with on-site team of engineers, architects and support staff.

Daily Owner meetings and Daily Field Walks with Contractor.

Leading complex (BIM) coordination sessions between all parties.

Managing document preparation schedule & performing QC on Change documents.

Responding to RFIs and reviewing project submittals.

Meeting with OSHPD field staff and reviewing Change orders, Submittals, RFIs…