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SCL Health Hospital

Project Overview

FMW is excited to announce its involvement in the construction of the new Lutheran Medical Center for SCL Health in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This $650 million replacement hospital addresses the growing need for high-quality healthcare in Jefferson County and surrounding communities. Slated for full operation in 2024, the new 28-acre site, located just west of the current hospital, promises to deliver advanced, patient-centered care more efficiently.


Project Scope

FMW was tasked with providing essential structural and miscellaneous metal fabrication services for the new Lutheran Medical Center. Our contributions include:


  • Six custom-designed shot-crete stair cores

  • Two custom-designed platforms and staircases

  • One gorgeous grand staircase

  • 13 compliant access ladders

  • 19 elevator pit ladders and sump pit grates

  • 3 central utility plant stairs

  • Loading dock stair, guardrails and embedded angles

  • Site rails and FMW professional field measurements

  • Support Structures: Robust support structures tailored to accommodate medical equipment and improve overall functionality.


FMW's Expertise

Through our expertise in structural and miscellaneous metal fabrication, FMW delivered high-quality solutions that align with the hospital’s vision of a flexible and patient-centered facility. Our team's dedication to precision and excellence ensured that all components were crafted to the highest standards, supporting SCL Health's mission to provide advanced care efficiently.


Key Highlights

  • Advanced Design: The hospital's design features decentralized nursing pods, floor-to-ceiling glass for natural light, and rooms that can be converted to intensive care unit standards, enhancing both patient care and workplace efficiency.

  • Strategic Expansion: The new facility will replace the existing 338-bed hospital with a more appropriately sized 210-bed hospital, reflecting actual usage and optimizing resource allocation.

  • Community Impact: Lutheran Medical Center is the largest employer in Wheat Ridge, and the new facility will continue to support the local economy while providing state-of-the-art medical care.


Conclusion

FMW's involvement in the construction of the new Lutheran Medical Center underscores our commitment to supporting healthcare infrastructure with innovative and reliable structural solutions. We are proud to contribute to a project that will elevate healthcare services in Jefferson County and the West Denver suburbs, meeting the community's needs for the next 100 years.

Project Location

Wheat Ridge, CO, USA

Project Details

Industry

Healthcare

Services

Structural Steel, Stairs, Railing

Stair Count

25

Year Completed

2024

Contractor

FMW | Miscellaneous Metal Fabricators
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