FCA provided full A/E services for the renovation of Cardiac Catheterization Labs 2, 5 and 7 on the second floor of Stanford University Medical Center to accommodate new single-plane GE and bi-plane Siemens imaging systems. Each Cath Lab consists of a procedure room, a control room and an equipment room. The key feature of the project was the integration of Siemens bi-plane imaging equipment with a Stereotaxis magnetic navigation system in Cath Lab 5, requiring not only typical lead shielding but also specialized magnetic shielding on all five sides of the procedure room.

Project challenges included supporting heavy ceiling-mounted imaging equipment from structural framing located above an interstitial space filled with crisscrossing catwalks and building utilities. Construction was carefully planned to minimize disruption to the active emergency department and cafeteria directly below, both of which remained fully operational throughout the renovation.