University of Minnesota – Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center
Protecting MN Lakes and Streams
PROJECT:
University of Minnesota - Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center
LOCATION:
St. Paul, MN
BUILDING TYPE:
Science & Lab
EGAN EXPERTISE:
HVAC // Steam/hot water exchange // Hot water piping // Lab and filtration equipment installation
PROJECT TEAM:
McGough Construction
University of Minnesota
Burns & McDonnell
PROJECT FACTS:
Completed March 2016 // 8,300 square foot new lab
SPECIALTIES FEATURED WITH THIS PROJECT:
Mechanical
- State-of-the-art lab allows researchers to work with more than 20 dedicated, specially filtrated tanks for species like zebra mussels, fungi, and Asian Carp.
- Renovation was funded by state legislature, the Clean Water Fund, and Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
- Egan installed over 13,500 feet of piping, allowing well water to be filtered for iron and other impurities before it reaches the tanks.