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Project Spotlight: The Zayed Bloomberg Building Underwent a Major Upgrade for Next-Gen Healthcare

The Zayed Bloomberg Building, a cornerstone in healthcare, underwent a transformative upgrade focusing on security, modern patient care, and cutting-edge research. The project fortified security measures, adapted to contemporary medical practices, and optimized the patient experience by redefining the Emergency Department’s “entry sequence.” This overhaul empowers healthcare professionals with a modern workspace, not just patient centric. Crucially, the upgrade boosts research initiatives, contributing to medical advancements.

We partnered with SmithGroup on this venture to offer expertise in Telecommunications Cabling and security Systems. We designed a state-of-the-art technological system, ensuring a seamless blend of security, efficiency, and innovation.

As the Zayed Bloomberg Building has evolved to meet the demands of a dynamic healthcare landscape, this upgrade sets new standards in patient care, security, and medical research. We were honored to offer our Telecommunications Cabling Systems w/ Infrastructure and Access Control/Video Surveillance Systems w/ Infrastructure design services.

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Project Highlight: National Institutes of Health – Building 10 E-Wing Renovation

CTDG would like to take a moment to highlight the incredible work being done on the National Institutes of Health Building 10 E-Wing Renovation project under the leadership of Perkins + Will. This is a complex $322 million dollar project aiming to renovate 250,000 square feet of lab and administrative spaces. The newly improved space will be home to more than 1,500 research and administrative staff from 11 institutes and other organizations. These include the Clinical Center’s department of transfusion medicine, NIAID’s Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases, NIDDK’s Genetics of Development and Diseases, Kidney Diseases and Molecular Medicine branches and NIMH’s Human Brain Collection Core and the section of neuroadaptation and protein metabolism will also be housed in the refurbished space, along with staff from NHLBI, NHGRI and NINDS. The project includes new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, new supply/exhaust fans and mechanical equipment rooms, new vertical building and laboratory service distribution risers, new fire protection and addressable fire alarm systems, and fully automated building controls and specialized laboratory equipment controls and monitoring systems. The goal is to achieve a Silver certification following the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system.

We are providing Audiovisual Systems with Infrastructure, Access Control/Video Surveillance Systems with Infrastructure, and Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control design services. We are always happy to consult on projects with Perkins + Will.

Project Spotlight: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital Grand Opening

The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, the first public hospital to open in the city in 40 years, had its grand opening on May 2nd, 2023.

Coney Island Hospital suffered extensive flood damage due to Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Southern Brooklyn’s only major medical center’s critical services were off-line for months following. With a $923 million grant from FEMA, Coney Island Hospital is slated to construct a new, resilient building, as well as a planned 1,720-foot flood wall, to house life saving services for over 900,000 South Brooklyn residents.
The 350,000 square-foot tower will include a new elevated Emergency Department, a surgical suite with eight operating rooms, a full-suite of diagnostic and imaging services, including CT scanner, MRI, and interventional radiology, a labor-and-delivery suite, 64 behavioral health beds, and a clinical laboratory equipped with the latest technology.

Convergent Technologies designed all of the low voltage systems including Telecommunications Cabling Systems with Infrastructure, Audiovisual Systems (Infrastructure Only), and Access Control/Video Surveillance Systems with Infrastructure.

It was a joy to work on this project with BR+A Consulting Engineers.

https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/pressrelease/south-brooklyn-community-celebrates-future-opening-of-new-ruth-bader-ginsburg-hospital/

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital
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Spring Fertility, New York City

Spring Fertility in New York City is a world-first class fertility center that puts patient care first. With origins on the west coast, the Manhattan office is now a first of its kind on the east coast. Ajinkya Patil, CTS-I, DMC-D/E from Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. was the architect who designed low voltage systems and infrastructure as well as acoustics, noise, and vibration control designs for this project. 

We had the chance to ask Ajinkya, a few questions about the project; this is what he had to say:

Were there any important considerations when designing this project? 

“The project being an IVF center, had its unique challenges with a lot of Telecom and AV coordination required for the Medical equipment.

It was also a fast burn project where we went from kickoff to bid documents in the span of a couple of months.”

Are there any aspects of the project that you find exciting and would like to share?

“This was a developer-led project, so there were a lot of peer reviews/owner comments/developer comments, etc. 

The design coordination was really iterative and eventually led the client to get a great system as per their expectations. “

Do you place more emphasis on functional or aesthetic design?

“For any project, it needs to be a good balance of both. While the priority is always to make our design functionally as correct as possible, it needs to fit within the architectural setting of the space.

The effort we put in to ensure things don’t look out of place while still functioning as required is what makes our clients appreciate us. “

Was there a philosophy behind the creation of this project? 

“E4H is an important client for us. Even though this project was challenging, we were willing to go over and above to support our client.

This ensures we maintain a good relationship with them and opens doors for repeat follow-up business.”

 

Spring Fertility officially opened to the public in the fall of 2021.

For more information on Spring Fertility please visit https://springfertility.com/locations/newyorkcity/

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University of Maryland, Biopark – Maryland Proton Treatment Center

LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
PROJECT MANGER: Advanced Particle Therapy, LLC, San Diego, California
ARCHITECT/CONSTRUCTION: Haskell Architects & Engineers, P.A., Jacksonville, FL
DEVELOPER: Signet Development, Jacksonville, Florida
CONSTRUCTION COST: $200 MILLION

When finished, the Maryland Proton Treatment Center will bring this leading-edge cancer therapy that uses precision proton beams to the greater Mid-Atlantic region. Located in the University of Maryland BioPark at the university’s Baltimore campus, the treatment center will house five treatment rooms, dedicated research and training spaces, and also feature ground-floor retail space. Advanced Particle Therapy, the center’s parent company, asked Convergent Technology (CTDG) to provide design services and construction administration for audiovisual systems with supporting infrastructure and LAN, PBX, and Wi-Fi Electronics. Also included in the scope of work was a peer review of the access control/ video surveillance systems. The types of spaces receiving CTDG’s technology-design services and review also include a conference room, lobby, staff lounge, patient waiting room, and main telecomm room. Currently the project is in the Construction Administration phase. The center’s construction began in April 2012 and by mid-2015 the center is slated to be open and annually treating 1,900 patients.

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The College of William and Mary – Integrative Wellness Center

LOCATION: Williamsburg, Virginia
ARCHITECT: EYP Architecture & Engineering, Washington, DC

Convergent Technologies Design Group has been asked to provide telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, access control/video surveillance systems, room acoustics, interior sound isolation, and HVAC noise control, design services for the College of William & Mary Integrative Wellness Center to be located in Williamsburg, VA. We have been asked to include deliverables for a design project commencing with the Schematic Design phase and concluding with Construction Administration of the installed systems. Our services will be utilized in such spaces as exam rooms, procedure rooms, recovery rooms, office spaces and other common waiting and multi-purpose spaces.

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Hong Kong Proton Therapy Facility – Proton Treatment Area

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LOCATION:
Hong Kong

ARCHITECT:
Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers, PC
New York, New York

Description
The latest in cancer radiation treatment, the Hong Kong Proton Therapy Facility will be offered as an alternative treatment center for cancer patients, especially children. Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. (CTDG) has been asked to provide telecommunications cabling systems for voice/data/RF video outlets design services for the Hong Kong Proton Therapy Facility. Convergent has been asked to include deliverables for a design project commencing with the Design Development phase and concluding with Construction Administration of installed systems and finishes. The basic
services scope addressing programmed needs includes telecommunications cabling systems, audiovisual systems, LAN/PBX/WiFi Electronics, Intercom/Video Surveillance, and access control with infrastructure design services. This facility will utilize a Hitachi Proton Treatment system and is expected to be opened in 2020.

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University of Texas – MD Anderson Proton IMRT Expansion

K-12 Projects: Owego Apalachin Central School District, Elementary School – Systems by CTDG
K-12 Projects: Owego Apalachin Central School District, Elementary School – Systems by CTDG

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• Audiovisual Systems
• Patient Room Entertainment
• Access Control Security System
• Video Surveillance System
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College Park, Maryland
ARCHITECT:
RCG Architects
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Arizona State University – Student Health Services Center

Description
Arizona State University (ASU) is a public metropolitan research university on five campuses across Phoenix, Arizona area, and four regional learning centers throughout Arizona. ASU has twice been ranked as the #1 for innovation in among American schools by U.S. News & World Report. Staying up to date technologically is imperative to being innovative, so ASU needs to have updated technology systems that help generate student engagement. ASU commissioned Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. (CTDG) to provide telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure, room acoustics, interior sound isolation, and HVAC noise control design services as well as programming for telecommunications cabling systems and audiovisual systems for the Arizona State University Student Health Services Center to be located in Phoenix, Arizona. Convergent Technologies Design Group did acoustical design work for the urgent care area, specialty care area, primary care area, fast-track area and the new women’s health area. The project was finished in 2011.

LOCATION:
Phoenix, Arizona

ARCHITECT:
Orcutt/Winslow
Phoenix, Arizona

ASU Health Services Center

ASU Health Services check-in desk

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Johns Hopkins Hospital Simulation Center

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LOCATION:
Baltimore, MD

ARCHITECT:
BR+A
Washington, DC

Convergent Technologies Design Group New York, Inc. (CTDGNY) has been asked to provide audiovisual system electronics with associated supporting infrastructure, access control/video surveillance systems electronics design services for the Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) Simulation Center Project located in Baltimore, MD. The Simulation Center is designed to support the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine student curriculum as well as the patient safety needs of the faculty and staff of JHH.

Healthcare simulation is used to train for teamwork, to train for emergencies, as a method for skills training for novices, to evaluate competency, and for investigating human performance. It can also be used to test new procedures for safety, for human factors testing, and as a research method. Simulation is becoming increasingly important for novice healthcare trainees, as well as for seasoned clinicians to maintain clinical competency and be trained on new and innovative approaches to patient care.