A rendering of the new Rush hospital building

As the construction manager responsible for the build-out of the new hospital building on Rush University Medical Center Campus – known simply as the Rush Transformation – we’re going for the gold: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, that is.

Berglund is working with Rush and its general contractor and other construction partners to ensure the construction of the new 14-story hospital building is environmentally conscious.

We’re tasked with:

• Submitting and processing all shop drawings and product data
• Submitting and tracking LEED requirements – both up front and during closeout – as they relate to each product installed on the project (wood backing, drywall, acoustical ceiling, flooring, etc.)
• Developing, submitting and implementing an Indoor Air Quality Management Plan specific to the interior build-out
• Verifying that all materials delivered to the jobsite comply with the information submitted – for example, verifying that at least 50 percent of all wood blocking is Forest Stewardship Council-certified and documenting this with photos of the “FSC” stamp visible on the materials

This tracking is a detailed and time-consuming process – so we’ve got a thorough, organized paperwork system to ensure that LEED certification is achieved. Our subcontractors involved in the project must fulfill these requirements also.

Stay tuned for more information on the project and a future “Lean and Green” post on Berglund’s Indoor Air Quality Management Plan.