From the start, relocating and replacing the aging 250,000-sq-ft critical access hospital proved challenging. The team discovered during design that the soil at the 92-acre location—a greenfield site defined by a 150-foot grade change—would not support the 105,200-sq-ft hospital. As a result, the soil was removed and replaced with rock and dirt from an adjacent site.
Using an integrated project delivery process and lean construction techniques to maximize schedule and cost efficiencies, the team was able to save $680,000 on its contract. ZGF Architects, the lead design firm, also says these techniques helped to minimize waste and enhance patient-centered care.