As the project continues, here are some of the interesting facts to date about the construction of the Emory Proton Therapy Center:
# | DETAIL |
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210 | Total Number of Jobs Created To-Date |
14,426 CY | Total Cubic Yards of Concrete Poured To-Date |
134 Miles | Total Miles of Reinforcing Steel Bars Installed To-Date |
4.5 Miles | Total Miles of Electrical Conduit Installed To-Date |
September brought the largest trade show for the radiation oncology industry, ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology), to Atlanta. The project team made sure that the Emory Proton Treatment Center was ready to go, installing a full site wrap that proudly displayed the future center’s logo/name. Many in the industry came by to see the construction progress, giving the center a great boost. Concrete continues to go up quickly, with the pit levels complete, and the walls of the treatment level of the proton therapy equipment area nearing completion this month.
During October, Brasfield & Gorrie will continue this progress, starting to put roofs on the single story areas, and continuing the vertical construction up into the highest level of the multi-story areas. Varian continues to have a strong presence on site, helping to verify key construction elements, and working with the design and construction teams to quickly answer questions and ensure no project delays. The project also continues to be a boon to the local economy, with 210 jobs created to date by the project. We are on track to see the creation of 1,050 jobs by the construction completion, and that does not include the permanent jobs created to staff and operate the Center. So far the entire team has a lot to be proud of in Atlanta, GA.