Project Overview

The Building 8 Seismic Retrofit & Modernization project at the San Francisco VA Medical Center is a complex healthcare renovation involving approximately 24,000 square feet of interior modernization, construction of a 1.5-level mechanical penthouse, and a new curtain wall enclosed exterior exit stair. The project integrates significant structural, architectural, and MEP system upgrades within an active medical campus, requiring careful coordination among numerous stakeholders while maintaining ongoing facility operations.

As a member of the Siris Construction Management team supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hank Mei serves as a Construction Manager and Owner’s Representative throughout both the design and construction phases of the project. Acting as an extension of the owner’s team, his role is to safeguard the client’s interests by providing technical leadership, facilitating coordination, and supporting informed project decisions.

Responsibilities include design and constructability reviews, construction administration, evaluation of RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings, QA/QC oversight, schedule review, and multidisciplinary coordination among the owner, design consultants, contractor, and government agencies. In addition, Hank develops strategic recommendations and courses of action to address complex construction challenges, proactively manage project risks, and help maintain alignment with project scope, schedule, quality, and budget objectives.

The project demonstrates experience managing technically demanding institutional and healthcare facilities where successful delivery depends on effective collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and strong technical leadership throughout the design and construction process.

Services Provided

Project Details

• Project Role: Construction Manager
• Client Type: Federal
• Project Type: Seismic retrofit / full renovation
• Building Type: Outpatient Healthcare Office
• Size: 24,000 SF

* This project is currently under construction. The services described reflect the professional experience of Hank Mei (Principal) while serving as Construction Manager/Owner’s Representative with Siris in support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is included to demonstrate the expertise and capability that inform the services provided by ARCHMEI STUDIO.

Responsibilities

• Construction Management
• Owner’s Representative
• Design & Constructability Review
• Construction Administration
• RFI, Submittal & Shop Drawing Review
• QA/QC Oversight
• Schedule Review & Progress Monitoring
• Risk Assessment & Issue Resolution
• Multidisciplinary Stakeholder Coordination
• Construction Strategy & Decision Support

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