CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY UNDERWAY

SAN DIEGO — Bilbro Construction Company Inc. has begun construction on a new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory for UCSD Medical Center, which is located at 200 W. Arbor Dr. in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. The project, which is under OSHPD jurisdiction, involves renovations and new infrastructure to support the university’s Siemens AXIOM ARTIS single-plane cardiac imaging system. Additionally, construction is being performed under level IV infection control requirements. The project includes demolition of existing structures and new improvement, including structural upgrades to support the Siemens imaging equipment, radiation protection consisting of lead-lined walls, floors and ceilings and new casework. The fire protection, HVAC, electrical and fire alarm systems are also being upgraded to meet current codes.