VA LABORATORY EXPANSION PROJECT – DES MOINES, IA

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The VA Laboratory Expansion Project in Des Moines, Iowa modernized and expanded critical laboratory facilities within the VA Central Iowa Health Care System. This VA Laboratory Expansion Project enhanced diagnostic capacity and improved service delivery for U.S. veterans through upgraded infrastructure and improved lab operations.

Titan Consultants supported the project with experienced field leadership. Additionally, we ensured strict compliance with federal safety and quality standards throughout all phases of construction.

Project Details

Project Name: VA Laboratory Expansion Project
Location: Des Moines, IA
Client: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
General Contractor: Covenant Construction Services LLC
Contract Number: 36C77625C0121
Project Type: Federal Healthcare Construction
Scope: Laboratory expansion and facility renovation

Titan Consultants Role

Titan Consultants delivered dual-role field support to maintain both safety and quality performance on-site. Moreover, our team ensured continuous compliance with federal construction requirements.

Our responsibilities included:

Serving as Quality Control Manager (QCM)
Serving as Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Enforcing EM 385-1-1 safety compliance standards
Conducting quality control inspections and reporting
Managing project documentation and compliance tracking
Identifying and reducing safety hazards on-site
Coordinating daily safety and quality operations

Additionally, our integrated approach improved communication between field teams and project management.

Project Execution

Titan Consultants worked closely with all stakeholders to maintain consistent compliance and project efficiency. Furthermore, we ensured all work aligned with contract specifications and federal guidelines.

As a result, the project maintained strong performance in both safety and quality control. In addition, proactive oversight reduced risks and improved workflow coordination.

Key outcomes included:

Continuous jobsite safety compliance
Accurate quality control documentation
Improved coordination between field and management teams
Strong adherence to federal healthcare construction standards

Project Completion

The VA Laboratory Expansion Project was completed successfully and met all required safety and quality benchmarks. Moreover, Titan Consultants ensured full compliance throughout every phase of construction.

This project demonstrates our ability to provide highly skilled professionals who strengthen project performance through safety, quality, and accountability.

Why This Project Matters

This project supports improved healthcare services for U.S. veterans. Therefore, maintaining strict compliance and high construction standards was essential.

Titan Consultants helped ensure the facility was delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with federal requirements.

AT A GLANCE

Project Type	Infrastructure
TITAN Role	Quality Control (QC) Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer
Client	Covenant Construction
Completion Date	May 2026

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER SCOPE OF WORK

Procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases; control, verification, and acceptance tests including documentation
Coordination of project logistics, materials and equipment
Managing the day-to-day quality control activities
Kept designated personnel and management staff apprised of status of work
Ensured all reports were prepared and submitted in accordance with the QC Plan, including the Daily Quality Control Reports
Maintained all the project quality control files
Reported and logged any work not meeting Spec requirements
Recorded all data in QCS database

SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO) SCOPE OF WORK

Implemented and enforced project-specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) and EM 385-1-1 safety standards
Conducted daily safety inspections to identify and correct hazardous conditions
Led toolbox talks, safety meetings, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
Ensured all personnel were trained and compliant with OSHA and project safety requirements
Monitored all construction activities to prevent unsafe work practices
Coordinated corrective actions for safety violations and identified risks
Maintained accurate safety documentation, reports, and inspection logs
Reported incidents, near misses, and corrective actions to project management and stakeholders
Verified proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) across the jobsite
Maintained ongoing communication with project leadership regarding safety performance and compliance status
Ensured compliance with federal, state, and project-specific safety regulations
Supported safety audits and inspections from government and third-party representatives