Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Helipad

Following the helipad's relocation to the roof of the six-story Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion bed tower in the initial phase of Nicklaus Children's Hospital expansion, the old pad had to be demolished to pave the way for a new state-of-the-art surgical tower spanning five stories and covering 127,000 square feet atop the one-story emergency department. Kline Engineering, with its extensive expertise, was responsible for the design demolition, and scaffolding of the existing post-tensioned Helipad area. Our team meticulously prepared demolition drawings and devised a strategic sequencing plan for removing the Post-Tensioned concrete at the Helipad, as well as dismantling the structural steel and two connecting sky bridges. Additionally, our team developed drawings for a robust elevated work platform using scaffolding that was engineered to withstand the substantial weight of the concrete load plus the construction live load to secure the demolition procedure. The existing Helipad consisted of 2 steel bridges providing access to a 20-inch elevated Post-Tensioned concrete slab. The structure was supported by 4 columns approximately 30 feet above the fully operational emergency room

Kline Engineering & Consulting (KLINE) provided peer review services to Clark Construction for the stone and precast building façade. Design of the façade was delegated to the construction team. KLINE served as the 3rd party peer reviewer to ensure that the final design was in conformance with the building code and will stand up to the high design wind force requirements for this site. The KLINE team worked closely with Clark and the façade supplier to ensure successful on-time completion.