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Constructing a healthcare facility means paying careful attention to strict industry and governmental regulations, while also giving special considerations to the spatial demands for cutting-edge equipment, and the proper storage and disposal of biohazard material. Only experienced, detail-oriented professionals are right for these critical projects.

The union construction industry is frequently tapped for healthcare projects, because union contractors and craftsmen excel at meeting any building or renovation requirements. Safety, staying on time and within budget, and staffing a site with the highest-skilled craftsmen are top priorities. And, union professionals know how to get the job done without interrupting or compromising ongoing operations.

West Penn Hospital Library/Conference Center
A two-story conference center and medical library now stands within the existing courtyard of West Penn Hospital. Work was completed with minimal inconvenience to hospital staff, which allowed daily activities to continue, uninterrupted. An extremely tight workspace forced intricate coordination and a 300-ton crane to deliver steel over a 70-foot wing of the hospital to the worksite. Special measures were employed to contain fumes and minimize noise within the hospital enviornment.

Some other healthcare projects include: • Hillman Cancer Center • Highmark Primary Care Center • UPMC Sports Performance Complex • Allegheny General Hospital • Mercy Hospital • Washington Hospital Nursing Unit Renovation • Mercy SmartHealth Wellness Center and Medical Office • West Penn Hospital Office Building • St. Francis Cranberry Hospital Expansion • UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Renovations/Additions • Allegheny General Hospital Orthopedics Department (Fit-out at Federal North)

UPMC Presbyterian O.R. West Wing Renovation
One of the greatest challenges of this project - which included renovations to three high-tech operating rooms, as well as an O.R. storage area, restrooms, a laboratory and a lounge - was coordinating construction in an area of the hospital that remains fully operational 24 hours a day. An additional challenge was keeping dust and noise to a minimum. This O.R. West Wing renovation project was completed on schedule and did not disrupt the critical daily activities of the hospital. In fact, union professionals completed this project with no complaints, despite having to transport all construction materials through highly active corridors.

West Penn Hospital Library/Conference Center

UPMC Bethel Medical Center

"The construction reflects excellence in design, craftsmanship and project teamwork. Our patients feel they are special and receive the highest quality care when they come in for their appointments."

Dr. Anthony DiGioia
Director, Institute for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery
West Penn Hospital

"UPMC has come to expect that our projects will be built on time, within budget and to a superior quality level that MBA contractors and the building trades unions consistently deliver."

Tony Detre
Vice President of Business Development
UPMC Bethel Medical Center