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Matthews Medical Center Bed Tower Addition

New four-story addition and vertical expansion providing 150,000 sf of new space, 50,000 sf of renovations, and major mechanical and electrical infrastructure upgrades. The vertical expansion includes upgrades to the existing structure from the basement through the second floor including new concrete shear walls constructed in occupied areas of the hospital. The expansion will provide new operating rooms and support services, endoscopy and procedure rooms, patient rooms, ICU rooms as well as cath and vascular labs. Programming includes:
 

• Eight (8) New Operating Rooms
• New PACU, Pre/Post, SPD, Waiting & Locker Rooms
• Three (3) Endoscopy Rooms
• Two (2) Procedure Rooms
• 24 Patient Rooms
• 16 ICU Rooms
• New Sterile Processing Department
• Non-clinical – replacement of all existing generators, one (1) additional chiller, one (1) additional boiler, an upsized chilled water, a steam piping, and three (3) additional air handling units.

 
Additional enabling projects will also be completed throughout the hospital in order to support the additional services.

Millennium Ambulatory Surgery Center

Construction of a new 24,375 sf Ambulatory Surgery Center with 82 parking spaces, located on the Bon Secours Millennium Campus. The building program consists of six (6) operating rooms, 24 pre-op/post-op bays, a sterile processing department, and clinical-staff-public support spaces.

A major challenge on the BSSF Millennium ASC project was addressing inaccuracies in the geotechnical report. The report indicated only 2 to 4 inches of topsoil across the site; however, field conditions revealed an average of over 15 inches. To resolve this, we collaborated closely with the geotechnical engineer, civil engineer, and owner to identify areas on-site where we could borrow suitable soil for the building pad and bury the excess topsoil. This approach eliminated the need for costly imported soil, ultimately saving the owner $300,000.

MUSC – Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion

Once built, the innovative new MUSC Health Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion will occupy 100,000 sf and include 56 inpatient beds, a Crisis Stabilization Unit with nine (9) adult beds, four (4) adolescent beds, and Outpatient Treatment facilities. Vannoy Construction was brought on board early with an Integrated Project Delivery (IDP) approach to assist in preconstruction and design efforts. Through the course of five (5) Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMP), the project construction was able to commence before design completion and maintain MUSC’s desired schedule. Before construction could begin, eight (8) buildings totaling over 350,00 sf of space were demolished. The project is 100% on schedule for a 6/17/25 DPH inspection and a 6/27/25 substantial completion.

Management of long-lead items selection and procurement to include RTUs, electrical switchgear, generators, and automatic transfer switches. Manufacturers were selected utilizing design assist partners selected at DD, and Early Release Packages were assembled as a project team. The level of asbestos materials varied by building to be demolished. A separate abatement schedule was produced as the surveys were completed, allowing the demo to flow systematically with the flow of future construction.