Forensic Science Center » Franklin County » Columbus, OH

Sectors

Healthcare, Government

Method

Construction Manager at Risk (JV)

Type

New Construction

Size

56,575 SF

Value

$30,152,161

Completion

April 2020

Project Description

This project included the construction of a new 56,575 SF forensic science center for Franklin County. The building was designed to include an administrative office, training spaces, and state-of-the-art autopsy, toxicology, and instrument laboratories. This new facility gives the coroner’s office more room for equipment and the toxicology lab. The project achieved LEED Silver Certification. The new facility includes all space as required for a modern, regional type, certified Coroner’s Office including:

Sallyport
Autopsy Site: (8) BSL2 stations
Separate Body Cooler & Freezer (walk-in units)
Imaging
Histology Lab/Tissue Recovery
Investigations
Administrative/staff support
Public lobby/conference
Mass Casualty
Toxicology and Instrument Labs

Our team completed this project 4 weeks ahead of schedule in order to accommodate client request for quicker completion date for essential business due to COVID-19.

The building was designed to include an administrative office, training spaces, and state-of-the-art autopsy, toxicology, and instrument laboratories.

Owner

Franklin County
Darla Reardon

Architect

Moody-Nolan
Jay Boone

"Elford executes the pillars of project delivery extremely well by providing standardized and reliable processes, useful reporting that shows progress over time, consistent communication, responsive follow up and top-notch field level project management and supervision. The project team was a pleasure to work with, from beginning to end. I would welcome the chance to work with the Elford team on any project."

Cigarette Parks

Senior Project Manager| Pizzuti Solutions

Before

Forensic Science Center mid-construction

After

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