In hospitals, the investment needs in facility management are always immense. For good healthcare and optimal treatment success, not only well-trained staff and modern equipment are important. The structural condition of the facilities is also of great significance.
Thus, the client of a new hospital – one of the largest private Mexican healthcare companies – launched an expansion and development program unprecedented in the history of healthcare in Mexico. Part of this is the renovation of the hospital in the Mexican area of El Pedregal, located in the Tlalpan district in the south of Mexico City. The project includes two hospital towers with a height of 50 m and a third tower with a height of 27 m. The premises will be expanded by more than 35,000 m² and the complex redesigned. An important part of the project is the redesign and renewal of the facade. The total facade area is approximately 20,000 m².
To anchor the facade substructure system in concrete, the craftsmen use the fischer bolt anchor FWA, which achieves high load capacities with its standard anchorage depth. This results in fewer fastening points and smaller anchor plates being needed, allowing installations to be carried out in less time and with less material. This helps keep costs low. The low anchoring and drill hole depth also reduces assembly time and increases flexibility. When applying the torque, the cone bolt is pulled into the expansion clip and expands it against the drill hole wall. The FWA then fully develops its effectiveness and ensures secure hold.
For fastening lighter loads, the fischer universal plug UX proved to be the right choice. The plastic plug made of high-quality nylon expands in solid materials and knots in hollow and panel materials. The fastening sets with screws, eyes, and hooks offer the optimal solution for almost all applications.
Fire protection in public buildings and hospitals is a topic of outstanding importance. To minimize danger to life and limb, construction materials are required that provide the necessary fire resistance in emergencies. Therefore, during renovation in Mexico, among other things, the fischer Rapid Fire Seal RFS 640 is used. This is a one-component, water-based, fire-resistant sealant that offers protection against smoke and fire at construction joints and penetrations in vertical and horizontal applications. The fischer RFS guarantees up to three hours of fire resistance.
When performing interior and exterior work, the use of silicone is often important. This is also the case here, in this example. The contractors prefer to use the fischer sealant DBSA for the work. The low-odor premium construction silicone based on alkoxy impresses with its broad adhesion spectrum on a variety of substrates. It is also characterized by very low volumetric shrinkage and low odor emission. The construction silicone is suitable for window sealing and for movement and connection joints on walls and roofs. Thanks to its antifungal effect, the fischer DBSA is ideal for the sanitary area.
In addition to the suitable and economical product solutions, we also convinced our clients in the project with our technical support. From planning and on-site installation to successful project completion, we accompany our partners through all construction phases.
