NPA Coatings

Full-Service Metal Lab Casework Furnish & Install

Explosion Proof Fume Hoods

Stainless Steel Countertops

Painted Metal Casework

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Time Lapse Construction Process

What Were the Clients Needs?

Cary Construction needed a full-service company to furnish and install metal laboratory casework with stainless steel countertops, fume hoods and millwork.

Services & Solutions Provided by CFI

CFI expert installation included painted metal laboratory cabinets with custom stainless steel countertops, and TRESPA countertops in the QA Lab. Explosion proof fume hoods were specified in this project as this room was a Class 2, Div 2 room. This requires much collaboration with the other trades to make sure all areas of the project were accounted for to ensure the clients safety.

Project Challenges & Solutions

Initially, the room’s walls and columns were not level or square, and would have left gaps and unsightly conditions. CFI’s Installation Manager developed a solution by compiling an expert team of tradesman and trusted collaborators to rectify this issue. The end result were walls that were completely flat, and squared columns that supported the aesthetic nature and design of the laboratory space. CFI worked with the HVAC and plumbing trades to help design the islands to have all the services connected and still be user friendly for the lab technicians.

The drawings originally were specified with minimal information so our design-build team worked together with the GC and architect to come up with options based on our previous experience. One small detail was since the class 2, Div 2 specification was a requirement the CFI team to use a special silicone for the stainless tops as this needed to be fire retardant.

Collaborations

Carey Construction

Cary Construction was the General Contractor on this project and worked hand in hand with the CFI team throughout the whole installation. The Field Superintendent was on site everyday to ensure the columns/walls were framed correctly to work with the painted metal casework and stainless steel tops.

NPA Coatings

Collaborated with NPA Coatings to do site walk throughs and make sure every detail was accounted for. CFI provided extra shelves in the cabinets after installed as the lab technicians needed extra storage.

CFI Suppliers

As always CFI depends on our supply chain to be communicative with any issues at the factory and provide updates on lead time and expected ship dates. This enables the team to have proper planning when it comes to installation and finishing the job on time.