MTF Biologics Building Expansion

BUILDING EXPANSION

Jessup, PA

Owner

Synthesis Spine Company Paoli, PA

Design Professional

C.E. Hough Associates Paoli, PA, Acker Associates Moscow, PA

Project

L.R. Costanzo (LRC) integrated this distribution expansion seamlessly into MTF Biologic’s existing production and administrative facility, allowing for centralized on-site shipping and receiving operations. This pre-fabricated metal structure, supported by a slab-on grade foundation, utilized structural steel to accommodate the new mechanical mezzanine’s current load, as well as provided the option for future expansion to increase capacity. The team from LRC built packaging and labeling areas, LYO suite, Inventory tracking systems, administrative and break areas, and a new shipping bay.

Challenges

  • Working in a space adjacent to active production areas
  • Maintaining access to existing operations throughout the construction

Solutions

  • Isolation plans were created and implemented; Engineering controls were put into place
  • The team from LRC maintained continuous communication with site engineers to ensure a safe, effective workspace

Construction Details

  • In order to support the expansion, the team from LRC installed two, air handlers
  • The crew also doubled the size of the existing mechanical room and boiler system