Houston Medical Expansion Project to Accommodate New Patient Surge

The project site presented a few challenges throughout the duration of the project. This is common for medical expansion projects. First, the work area was located between Level 11, a Neurological ICU, and Level 14, a Bone Marrow Transplant unit. Both levels remained operational throughout the project. Disruption to any of the units could compromise care operations, damage medical equipment, and threaten the patients’ well-being. Kilgore’s experienced medical crew worked safely and diligently while performing the work.

Authorized access to the project site was a challenge. The intricate route began through a basement, leading to a designated construction elevator. Storage space in the area was limited. As a result, Kilgore’s medical crew members had to strategically coordinate the supply and transportation of materials and specialized tools throughout the different stages of the project. In addition, crew members had to adhere to strict security and health protocols that involved multiple security screenings and temperature checks while following hospital COVID precautions.

Construction in the medical field can be complex and hard to manage, primarily if the additions are performed around fully operational care units. It takes a skilled crew with vast experience dealing with intricate spaces to complete the job without interruptions.