What's this week's hospital construction project?

Several areas of construction will get attention this week at the Bluffton Hospiltal. Those include:

New Emergency Department

• The installation of roof is underway
• First floor concrete has been poured
• Handrails have been installed on the stairs
• The air handler for the area will be lifted to the roof and set.
• Masonry work on the Harmon Road side of the building continues
• Concrete columns that will support the new Emergency Department canopy are installed
• Work continues on metal studs, exterior eyebrow and dens glass installation

Lot behind the existing hospital

• Preparation work for underground services to the propane and oxygen tanks continues. The concrete will be poured for the pads to hold the propane and oxygen tanks
• Curb and sidewalk work is underway

New Surgery Area

• Ductwork and electrical conduits continue to be installed.
• Metal stud and drywall work continues for interior walls

For your safety and the safety of our contractors, all associates and visitors should refrain from entering the work site at any time without prior authorization and without appropriate safety equipment. Tours of the construction site must be scheduled and must be conducted by a construction team escort.