NIF MRI PET CT FACILITY
Client: University of Western Australia
lOCATION: perkins institute, nedlands
The NIF Human MRI/PET-CT facility includes a radiotracer production laboratory dedicated to human health research. In addition to the PET-CT and MRI, the facility features combined control rooms, a hot lab, preparation suites, patient facilities, and offices. This collocated facility will be shared by local research institutions. The system's specifications ensure it is capable of supporting a variety of research initiatives and will be accessible to all universities and research bodies based in Western Australia.
Shape Management was initially appointed to develop the business case, and our role was later expanded to encompass full project management and superintendency. The contractor was procured through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) methodology.
The project presents several interesting challenges, including operating in a functional environment, executing complex crane lifts to install equipment into a fourth-floor opening, and coordinating the requirements of equipment suppliers/installers with those of the main contractor.
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