Construction company McCarthy has announced the completion of Houston Methodist Hospital’s expansion project, which started in December 2021 and includes two buildings in Sugar Land, Texas. Despite challenges faced along the way, McCarthy managed to remain focused and finish the project with an aggressive timeline while providing a seamless experience on this complex hospital project.
The project’s location within the operating campus posed some challenges for McCarthy, which had to work within a confined area without disrupting sensitive hospital operations. To overcome this difficulty, the construction firm relied on BIM-coordinated MEP system and mapping technologies to identify the locations of underground utilities. Additionally, the extension of a water main 2,500 feet around the campus presented a major logistical issue, and the firm had to navigate through existing underground utilities to finish it.
McCarthy was able to manage supply chain issues and ensure timely delivery of necessary materials, preventing disruptions to the project’s schedule. Page was the architect, and Jacobs represented the owner.
New Amenities for The Houston Methodist Hospital Expansion Project
The Houston Methodist Hospital expansion project features a new 160,000-square-foot medical office building and a garage with 1,100 spaces. The new six-storey medical office building connects to other existing campus buildings through conditioned pedestrian bridges. The new garage structure also has a vehicle bridge that connects it to an existing adjacent garage.
The medical office building features spacious corridors, a lobby, and an endoscopy surgical center with three endoscopy rooms and one operating room. The surgical center is still under construction, with expected completion by August.
Challenges Faced By McCarthy in The Houston Methodist Hospital Project
- Working within a confined area without disrupting sensitive hospital operations
- Identifying locations of underground utilities
- Extending a water main 2,500 feet around the campus while navigating through existing underground utilities
- Managing supply chain issues to ensure timely delivery of necessary materials
Closing Statements
The completion of the Houston Methodist Hospital expansion project is a significant milestone and marks a new phase in providing quality healthcare services. The features that the expansion project adds to the medical facility will make a significant impact on the hospital’s ability to cater to patients’ needs. The challenges faced by McCarthy during the construction period highlighted the importance of precision, proactive measures and adaptability when working in confined areas such as a hospital.
As a result of the successful completion of the project, the Houston Methodist Hospital expansion project is now open to serve patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Houston Methodist Hospital expansion project?
The Houston Methodist Hospital expansion project is a construction project that includes a 160,000-square-foot medical office building and a garage with 1,100 spaces in Sugar Land, Texas.
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What were the challenges faced by the McCarthy construction company during the project?
McCarthy faced several challenges, including working in a confined area without disrupting sensitive hospital operations, identifying locations of underground utilities, extending a water main, and managing supply chain issues to ensure timely delivery of necessary materials.
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When was the project completed?
The project was completed in January 2022.
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What amenities does the expansion project add to the Houston Methodist Hospital?
The expansion project adds a new medical office building, a garage structure with 1,100 spaces, and an endoscopy surgical center with three endoscopy rooms and one operating room.
