The 910,000-square-foot healthcare facility will be a milestone in patient care and community health. DAVIS, Calif. , July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
(McCarthy), in collaboration with SmithGroup and UC Davis Health, is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the UC Davis Health California Tower project, a transformative healthcare facility set to redefine patient care and community health in Sacramento . This 910,000 square-foot, $3.7 billion project promises to enhance health outcomes and support the socioeconomic fabric of the region.
The California Tower will feature a 14-story hospital facility and a 5-story pavilion, adding 334 private patient rooms designed to improve recovery and reduce infection rates. This state-of-the-art facility, connected to the existing Surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion, also includes two helicopter landing decks, advanced imaging and support services, and complex procedure rooms, ensuring comprehensive healthcare delivery for the next 50 years. The progressive design-build project has been marked by strategic planning and strong collaboration from the start, allowing the teams to navigate the project's duration and scope more easily.
"We proactively developed a comprehensive staffing rotation strategy from the project's inception, ensuring team well-being and continual growth," said Bryan Anderson , Executive Vice President, Operations at McCarthy. "With such a big team working on a large healthcare project.