UCSF Health Sciences Instruction and Research Improvements Program recent achievement

The HSIR Improvement Program recently achieved a major feat over a couple of weekends when the UCSF Real Estate team directed the mobilization of two cranes – measuring 135- and 250 feet – for seismic improvements needed on the Health Sciences East (HSE) and Health Sciences West (HSW) towers at Parnassus Heights.  

The cranes reached 220 feet in the air and 50 feet over the roofs of the HSIR towers as workers positioned them over the HSE and the Dolby Regeneration Medicine buildings during two weekends from November 22-25 and December 5-10, 2024.

The crane mobilization and damper installation was successfully and safely completed on an active, fully occupied campus. Additionally, they managed the temporary closure of Medical Center Way and rerouted some UCSF shuttle routes without major disruption to the campus and community. This seamless, behind-the-scenes teamwork ensured the project was completed safely and efficiently.