In response to the urgent public health demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, Laland Baptiste was engaged to carry out an accelerated Air Quality Emergency Contract across multiple hospital and healthcare facilities in Queens and Brooklyn, New York. The project delivered vital upgrades in mechanical systems under extremely compressed schedules—serving both safety and continuity of operations.

Scope & Technical Highlights

Working in both mechanical spaces and fully occupied clinical areas, our teams executed complex installations around the clock while maintaining strict infection control protocols. Key work included:

  • Integration of UV-light and bipolar ionization units into existing Air Handling Units
  • Deployment of HEPA filtration systems in dental and clinical suites
  • Replacement of steam coils, humidification systems, and damper units
  • Coordination of electrical and HVAC shutdowns in alignment with operating room schedules

Major facility sites covered under the contract included:

  • Kings County Hospital Center (Buildings A, C, D & S; emergency, operating, long-/short stay, dental) and included integration with Building Management Systems (BMS).
  • Queens Hospital Center (emergency, surgical, long-term, dental)
  • Elmhurst Hospital (various zones)
  • McKinney Community Health Center (long-term care, dental)
  • Cumberland Community Health Center (urgent care, dental, office)

To meet the accelerated timeline, fieldwork in mechanical rooms was performed during standard hours, while active zones and clinical spaces were accessed overnight or on weekends. Throughout, rigorous Infection Control Risk Assessment protocols governed all activity.

Purpose & Impact

The upgrades were designed to mitigate airborne viral transmission risks in some of New York’s busiest medical settings. By enhancing ventilation, filtration, and disinfection in spaces critical to patient care—especially in emergency, operation, and dental suites—this work supported safer environments for staff and patients at a time of heightened urgency.

This contract exemplified Laland Baptiste’s ability to respond swiftly and safely under demanding conditions. Working within occupied buildings, coordinating with facility managers, and executing under strict infection‐control rules reinforced our commitment to delivering solutions when lives are on the line.

Why It Matters

  • Health Crisis Response: This project shows how infrastructure upgrades can play a direct role in public health resilience.
  • Technical & Logistical Complexity: Retrofitting active medical facilities demanded precision in phasing, shutdown planning, and coordination without compromising patient care.
  • Operational Continuity: Maintaining uptime in critical hospital zones meant customizing schedules and work methods to clinical realities.