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New surgical tower is largest addition to UNC Health campus in Chapel Hill

Construction on UNC Health’s North Carolina Surgical Hospital, the largest addition to the Chapel Hill campus since it was built in 1952, was recently completed. The seven-story, 375,000-sf structure houses 26 operating rooms, four of which are hybrid size to accommodate additional equipment and technology for newly developed procedures. 




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Healthcare Facilities

From hospitals to research facilities, healthcare buildings are essential to the health of the world’s population, as well as medical innovation. Designing these structures requires a delicate balance of technical requirements with the needs of doctors and patients, but when done right, these designs can save lives.

Feb 28, 2012

McCarthy completes second phase of San Diego’s Scripps Hospital

Representing the second phase of a four-phased, $41.3 million expansion and remodeling project, the new addition doubles the size of the existing emergency department and trauma center to encompass a combined 27,000 square feet of space. 

Feb 28, 2012

Griffin Electric completes Medical University of South Carolina project

The 210,000-sf complex is comprised of two buildings, and houses research, teaching and office areas, plus conference spaces for the University.

Feb 22, 2012

CISCO recognizes Gilbane for quality construction, design, and safety

The project employed more than 2,000 tradespeople for a total of 2.1 million hours worked – all without a single lost-time accident. 

Feb 14, 2012

The Jackson Laboratory announces Gilbane Building Co. as program manager for Connecticut facility

Gilbane to manage program for new genomic medicine facility that will create 300 jobs in Connecticut.

Feb 13, 2012

WHR Architects renovation of Morristown Memorial Hospital Simon Level 5 awarded LEED Gold

Located in the Simon Building, which serves as the main entrance leading into the Morristown Memorial Hospital campus, the project comprises three patient room wings connected by a centralized nursing station and elevator lobby.

Feb 13, 2012

New medical city unveiled in Abu Dhabi

SOM’s design for the 838-bed, three-million-square foot complex creates a new standard for medical care in the region.

Feb 10, 2012

Mortenson Construction research identifies healthcare industry and facility design trends

The 2012 Mortenson Construction Healthcare Industry Study includes insights and perspectives regarding government program concerns, the importance of lean operations, flexible facility design, project delivery trends, improving patient experience, and evidence-based design. 

Jan 31, 2012

Fusion Facilities: 8 reasons to consolidate multiple functions under one roof

‘Fusing’ multiple functions into a single building can make it greater than the sum of its parts. The first in a series  on the design and construction of university facilities.

Jan 31, 2012

Suffolk Construction to manage Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Cancer Center project in Waterford, Conn.

Leading construction management firm overseeing one of first healthcare projects in the country to utilize innovative IPD process.

Jan 16, 2012

Suffolk completes construction on progressive operating suite

5,700 square-foot operating suite to be test bed for next generation of imaged-guided operating techniques.

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