West Palm Beach, Florida DPR Projects

Ecoplex Tenant Buildouts

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:36 GMT

Since moving into this LEED for New Construction Gold certified facility in 2008, DPR has performed over 70,000 sq. ft. of tenant improvements and buildouts including raised-access flooring, passive under-floor air conditioning and demountable partition systems including a LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold certified space. DPR self performed much of the work including installation of drywall and other items such a doors and ceiling tile to ensure high standards of quality and strict schedule control, completing suites in as fast as 45 days.

Max Planck Florida Institute

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:05 GMT

Max Planck is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious research organizations with programs in many areas of the natural sciences and humanities. Research at the MPFI will focus on bioimaging, using the most advanced techniques to visualize microscopic molecular processes. Bioimaging provides a critical opportunity to translate discoveries of basic research into clinical and patient-oriented applications, which can ultimately be used to help improve medical diagnostics and the quality of care. The Florida-based institute plans to collaborate closely with Scripps Florida by translating basic research discoveries from the molecular level to patient-oriented applications in order to ultimately help improve and save lives.

The project was awarded in April 2009 to the joint-venture partnership of DPR Construction and The Weitz Company as construction manager to build the Max Planck Florida Institute at Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) MacArthur Campus in Jupiter, the same team responsible for construction of Scripps Florida. The facility consists of approximately 101,000-sq.-ft. of wet and dry bench research, instrumentation labs, computational research, core imaging and microscopy facilities, information technology services, vivarium, researcher offices, and support shops.

"The Max Planck Florida Institute will be a world-class facility for bio-imaging research in Palm Beach County, and we feel this team had the specific experience and knowledge plus profound capabilities to deliver on this promise," said Claudia Hillinger, VP of Institute Development for Max Planck.

Westside Regional Medical Center Cath Laboratory

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:33 GMT

The project consisted of a 3,000-sq.-ft. renovation and expansion of an existing Cardiac Cath Lab at Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Florida. Work included 3-phases at the ground floor and involved renovation of MEP systems, a new nurse’s station, doctor’s viewing areas, changing rooms, break areas, and a fully renovated lab space for new larger equipment. The job schedule was a maximum 90 days and is the first HCA win for DPR in Florida.

Florida International University Academic Health Center 4

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:31 GMT

This 137,000-sq.-ft. Lab/Classroom Complex will provide the University with advanced research labs, a 10,000 sq. ft. transgenic space, BSL2 labs, flexible research space, study rooms for graduate students, offices, and faculty/student gathering spaces that will promote collaborative work.

The project is a 6-story, cast-in-place concrete frame with PSI joist system; exterior skin consisting of architectural precast, curtainwall, punched openings, metal panels; and stucco/paint or other architectural finish system. The interior consists of classrooms, common areas and built-out wet and dry lab space. Other trades including miscellaneous metals, architectural woodwork and cabinetry, caulking and waterproofing, roofing, doors/frames/hardware, overhead doors, interior glazing assemblies and storefront, drywall assemblies and insulation, tile, carpet, resilient and sheet vinyl flooring, epoxy coatings, terrazzo flooring, acoustical ceilings, paint, acoustical wall panels, Division 10 Specialties, laboratory equipment and casework, elevators, and MEP/FP systems.

Catalyst Rx Call Center

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:30 GMT

Catalyst Rx is one of the fastest-growing pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) in the United States. The project consists of a 50,000-sq.-ft. build-out of a first generation shell space into a call center in Orlando, FL.

The project includes an emergency generator and a UPS system to support the facilities' 24 hour operation. A VRF (Variable Refrigerent Flow) System was also added to the space to supplement the cooling of the building's base system. The project was completed in 8 weeks, thanks to the team and subcontractors' commitment to the last planner system. Catalyst Rx began full operations at the facility as originally scheduled and is thrilled with their new space.

This project received a Zero Defects letter.

Scripps Florida

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:17 GMT

DPR Construction and The Weitz Company joined together as a joint venture to build The Scripps Florida Project. This state-of-the-art biomedical research facility and corporate campus sits adjacent to Florida Atlantic University on 30 acres of previously undeveloped land just east of I-95 in Jupiter, Florida.

The project is comprised of three buildings totaling 351,803 sq. ft. of biomedical research facilities and associated sitework, conference, administrative and ancillary components. All three buildings have an abundance of laboratory casework, fume hoods, cold rooms, and glassware washing equipment for basic biomedical science, drug discovery and technology development.

The research buildings are three-story concrete structures with a cladding of stucco, metal panels, and window systems. The administrative building has a four-story office element and a single story auditorium. The campus includes both BSL-2 and BSL-3 lab spaces, along with a small animal vivarium. As Construction Manager, Weitz-DPR worked closely with other team members during the preconstruction planning phases, which spanned two years, prior to commencing work in the field in October 2006.

The team turned over the first building 45 days early, and the second two buildings in November, also ahead of the December completion date.