Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, DNA Forensics Biology Laboratory
New York, NY
Steel answered the challenges posed by this high-rise laboratory because of its ideal weight, flexibility for future adaptation and cost-effectiveness. To minimize floor vibration, unusually deep steel girders and W18 and W24 shapes offer rigidity to accommodate the versatile floor plans.
Owner: NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner New York, NY
Architect: Perkins Eastman Architects New York, NY
Structural Engineer: Severud Associates Consulting Engineers New York, NY
Curtain Wall Consultant: Gilsanz Murray Steficek New York, NY
Construction Manager: Gilbane/TDX J.V. New York, NY
General Contractor: T.A. Ahern Contractors Corp. Woodside, NY
Structural Steel Fabricator: Kline Iron and Steel Corp. Columbia, SC
Structural Steel Erector: A.J. McNulty & Co. Inc. Maspeth, NY
Curtain Wall Fabricator: Sota Glazing, Inc. Brampton, Ontario, CA
Curtain Wall Erector: W&W Glass Systems, Inc. Nanuet, NY
Precast Erector: A.J. McNulty & Co., Inc. Maspeth, NY
Metal Deck Erector: Solera Construction, Inc. New York, NY
