Reliant Building Solutions recently completed a unique project at a hospital requiring creative design and engineering. The hospital had installed a temporary MRI housed in a trailer adjacent to the building. To ensure patients could access the MRI dry and safely, the hospital requested a temporary awning between the hospital's new exit door and the trailer.
Design Challenges and Solutions
The distance between the trailer and the hospital exit door was enough for rain and precipitation to affect patients, but also close enough that construction would be difficult. After reviewing the specific performance requirements with the general contractor, Reliant’s in-house engineer designed a custom framing and decking system. Key aspects included:
· Custom footing placed precisely between the trailer tire and the curb.
· A framing system that avoided obstructing the trailer’s access panels and electrical connections.
· Decking and roof installation that maintained patient access and MRI availability throughout the construction process.
Despite tight space constraints, the Reliant crew successfully fabricated and installed the steel framing and roof decking. The hospital’s MRI remained operational and accessible for patient care during the project. The solution delivered both function and reliability, tailored to the site’s unique limitations.
This project marks RBS’ third successful job at this same hospital. A previous project involved fabricating and installing structural steel for a new Interventional Radiology Room inside the facility. The temporary MRI awning project highlights Reliant Building Solutions’ ability to innovate under challenging site conditions while prioritizing patient safety and facility operations.
