Egan Company

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.