Representing a model for future military hospital development, the Clark/McCarthy-led design-build team planned, procured and installed all of the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton's medical equipment and furniture, in addition to training hospital staff on how to use the medical devices. This was the first time the Navy had relied on the contracting strategy, which helped the team deliver the $455-million facility $100 million under budget and six months ahead of schedule.
Best Projects judges appreciated the integrated project delivery-type strategy, which they said showed strong results in schedule, spending and safety. "It was a fabulous accomplishment," one judge said.