LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Construction is complete for med fusion's new global headquarters in Lewisville. The $12 million project consisted of the conversion of the former Convergence Office Center located at 2501 State Highway 121 into a high-tech pathology office and clinical laboratory.
The building was formerly an artillery development and production facility. Its conversion amounted to a complete renovation of the 172,000-square-foot building. New mechanical systems were installed, and the existing plumbing was upgraded to accommodate laboratory systems. Low-temperature, walk-in refrigeration units were installed, as was data room infrastructure. New office space was finished out. Finally, the clinical areas contain a biosafety Level 3 lab, a clean room lab, a biopsy review lab, a research and development lab, and a clinical trial area.
Additional work completed during the 5-month project included the creation of a composite metal panel façade and a glass curtainwall, the development of ADA-approved parking spaces and an entrance, and the installation of water features and new landscaping. Scott + Reid was the project's general contractor. Additional members of the development team included construction manager CB Richard Ellis and RSP Architects.
med fusion is a joint venture between Baylor Health Care System, Texas Oncology PA, Pathologists Biomedical Laboratories and US Oncology. Initially, 150 employees will be housed in the new headquarters, but that number is expected to grow to 900 by 2014.
— Coleman Wood