MICHIGAN HOSPITAL CAMPUS
Chicago Construction Company Powers Future of Hospital Care in Michigan
Project Status: In Progress (On Track for Completion in Q4 2025)
Segment: Science & Technology, Healthcare, Government
Purpose
Revolutionize medical campus data infrastructure to support cutting-edge Electronic Health Record capabilities
Transform patient care delivery through lightning-fast data transfer and enhanced staff connectivity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching into the future with a bold modernization of its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system at its Battle Creek Medical Campus. This transformative initiative represents a cornerstone in the VA's nationwide effort to enhance veteran care delivery. The modernization creates a unified Federal EHR that revolutionizes the experience for both Veterans and their healthcare providers, establishing new standards for communication and coordination across the healthcare system.
Challenges
Maintaining Critical Care Operations: Executing complex infrastructure upgrades within an active VA campus requires surgical precision. Richard's team navigates this challenge through meticulous planning and coordination, ensuring uninterrupted patient care while modernizing the facility's digital backbone.
Mastering Century-Old Infrastructure: The historic Battle Creek Campus presents unique complexities with its century-old utility systems. The campus's intricate web of existing utilities demands exceptional planning and precise coordination to seamlessly integrate new technology with legacy systems.
The installation of underground duct banks for fiber optic cables emerges as a particular challenge, requiring navigation through densely packed underground utilities. Richard's team charts optimal pathways through this complex underground landscape while ensuring the new fiber optic system exceeds modern standards for speed and redundancy.
Precision Integration in Active Medical Settings: The implementation of CAT6A cabling throughout operational medical facilities demands extraordinary attention to detail. Richard's team executes this delicate operation while maintaining strict schedules and ensuring zero disruption to critical hospital functions.
Outcome: The project maintains perfect momentum with on-time delivery and budget adherence, achieving zero safety incidents. Current progress showcases remarkable efficiency: 35 of 43 new Telecom Rooms stand complete, alongside 29 of 33 Building infrastructure upgrades. More milestones ahead as we drive toward completion
