A landmark development for a healthcare system that demonstrates commitment to a community
Develop a 137,000 SF new ambulatory care center, the first phase of a community-based, highly specialized, high-tech ambulatory care campus on a 26.7 acre tract of land in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Provide a master plan for site development.
Our team came in $5M under budget for our project. Walker & Associates pointed out opportunities for cost savings that didn’t affect the aesthetics or the functionality of the project.
Richard Howard
VP Development Fairview Health Services
Critical Stats
Scope:
Phase 1: 135,000 SF Ambulatory Care Center
Phase 2: 205,000 SF Hospital, ACC Expansion and Parking Ramp
Phase 3: 330,000 SF Hospital Expansion, ACC Expansion and Parking Ramp Expansion
Budget:
Phase 1 Project Budget: $56.5 M
Schedule:
Phase I October 2004 through March 2007
Leadership
- Multiple organizations had a stake in the project including Fairview Heath System, and the University of Minnesota Physicians. Walker provided a single-source contact throughout the project
- WALKER managed the project team and project communications, developed and maintained the project schedule and budget, coordinated the contractor selection process, facilitated the resolution of contracts, monitored and resolved design/construction issues
Partnership
- Walker’s full-time on-site Project Manager represented the owner by
- assisting with regulatory matters
- resolving field issues
- monitoring the contractors/subcontractors activities and progress
- coordinating medical equipment and IT
- assembling draw packages/reports
- conducting regular team progress meetings
- Worked closely with Owners throughout project to reinforce their vision and commitment to providing the highest quality health services to the community
- WALKER prepared 3-month look-ahead schedules as well as the overall project development schedule
Results
- The owner requested an early construction start, so the team created a phased bid package/IGMP approach to meet that objective
- WALKER was responsible for managing and tracking all project costs
- developed a cost tracking template for the Owners for use throughout project
- prepared and maintained a capital project budget
- prepared quarterly project updates and monthly draw packages for processing by Fairview
- Project was completed on time
- Project was $5M under budget
