Research and Academic Building at ZSFG
The new Research and Academic Building at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital campus is a five-story, 175,000 sq. ft. facility designed to unite medical education, clinical research, and laboratory experimentation under one roof. Situated on a complex, active hospital campus, the project demanded careful logistical planning and close coordination between trade partners.
Project Details
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Structural Engineer:
Architect:
Steel Tonnage:
1,100 tons
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Project Management, Steel Detailing, Steel Fabrication, Steel Erection, Design Assist
Project Overview
The building features wet and dry research labs, clinical trial space, surgical training areas, and amenities that foster well-being and collaboration, such as shared “town hubs,” a meditation room, and a garden-facing conference center.
Schuff Steel fabricated and erected 1,100 tons of structural steel for this project. Our early involvement through a design assist delivery model helped streamline the structural design process and reduce field issues. Specific contributions included:
- BRB System Optimization: Worked with the design team to evaluate and implement the most cost- and schedule-efficient BRB connections.
- Screen Wall Value Engineering: Partnered with Degenkolb to replace welded screen wall connections with a simplified bolted solution, reducing cost without sacrificing performance.
- Preconstruction Coordination: Provided critical input during early planning to align structural sequencing with site logistics and schedule demands.
This LEED Gold-certified facility establishes a resilient and collaborative research environment at the heart of San Francisco’s healthcare network.
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Research and Academic Building at ZSFG
Project Details
Project Owner:
Contractor:
Structural Engineer:
Architect:
Steel Tonnage:
1,100 tons
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Project Management, Steel Detailing, Steel Fabrication, Steel Erection, Design Assist
The new Research and Academic Building at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital campus is a five-story, 175,000 sq. ft. facility designed to unite medical education, clinical research, and laboratory experimentation under one roof. Situated on a complex, active hospital campus, the project demanded careful logistical planning and close coordination between trade partners. The building features wet and dry research labs, clinical trial space, surgical training areas, and amenities that foster well-being and collaboration, such as shared “town hubs,” a meditation room, and a garden-facing conference center.
Schuff Steel fabricated and erected 1,100 tons of structural steel for this project. Our early involvement through a design assist delivery model helped streamline the structural design process and reduce field issues. Specific contributions included:
- BRB System Optimization: Worked with the design team to evaluate and implement the most cost- and schedule-efficient BRB connections.
- Screen Wall Value Engineering: Partnered with Degenkolb to replace welded screen wall connections with a simplified bolted solution, reducing cost without sacrificing performance.
- Preconstruction Coordination: Provided critical input during early planning to align structural sequencing with site logistics and schedule demands.
This LEED Gold-certified facility establishes a resilient and collaborative research environment at the heart of San Francisco’s healthcare network.
