The Surrey Memorial Hospital officially broke ground on its redevelopment
and expansion project in March of 2011.
One of the largest goals of this project was to promote environmental
sustainability; this goal will become a reality upon completion of the project
in 2014. The expanded facility was
designed and constructed to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) Gold status.
In order to achieve this environmentally-sustainable design,
the selection of building materials had to be carefully assessed. Not only that, but the building materials
selected had to be suitable for a hospital environment – an environment in
which infectious control and patient care are at the forefront of design
considerations. It is no surprise, then,
that DuPont™ Corian® was selected for several applications during the
construction planning process.
A total of 337 sheets of Corian® were used in the
construction of integral sink counters, nursing stations, window sills and
other decorative applications. The
company responsible for fabricating and installing the Corian®, Morinwood Mfg. Inc.,
has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the hospital renovation and expansion.
“It is amazing to see the transformation of the entire
hospital,” said Tom Morin, owner of Morinwood Mfg. Inc.
“We cannot wait to see the end product when the project is completed in
2014.”
Given the extent of the Corian® fabrication that needed to
be done, Morin worked closely with both DuPont™ and Willis to ensure the
material was readily available to meet the demanding construction
schedule. “Because of the mutually
supportive relationship that DuPont™ and Willis offered, we were able to
in-turn give the project the best service and value,” said Morin.
When the redevelopment is completed in 2014, the hospital
will be able to meet the demands of its increasing patient base by offering a
larger facility and more patient-friendly attributes – including the hygienic,
durable DuPont™ Corian®. Said Morin, “I
anticipate that Corian® will continue to be a go-to material for healthcare
applications. The Surrey Memorial
Hospital is just one example of how this material provides both form and
function for healthcare environments.”
Since 2007, Morinwood Mfg.
Inc. has been a leader in architectural millwork, finish carpentry and
laboratory casework contracts for commercial and institutional projects. For more information, visit www.morinwood.ca.
