Children’s Wisconsin Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

The Children’s Wisconsin Center for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) project led by Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) highlights the multifaceted nature of hospital construction projects where technical, logistical, and human factors intertwine. Pre-construction design, site investigation, and meticulous electrical planning, including building a temporary electrical room and expanding telecom infrastructure, were involved. This project was executed in two phases to accommodate ongoing hospital patient care, with the team designing phase one with phase two in mind to avoid rework and patient care disruption. The project faced several challenges, including outdated wiring, poor labeling, and safety hazards during demolition, and the team exercised caution to maintain safety and patient care continuity. Telecom room expansion posed similar challenges, requiring maintenance of existing infrastructure while installing new systems. Unexpected changes by the owner introduced coordination challenges, requiring adaptability from the construction team. The PICU includes approximately 24 patient rooms, each with windows for natural light. FTI implemented a lighting system to simulate natural daylight in rooms with undesirable views. The project was completed with exceptional quality, reflected in a low punch list and significant job cost savings. The owner received a refund of about $65,000, and there were zero safety incidents.