Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion Expansion
BCER Engineering provided Mechanical and Electrical design for the expansion of the Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, a major addition to the existing hospital that enhanced critical care services across multiple departments.
The project included a 225,000-square-foot, three-level expansion for a new Critical Care Wing, featuring:
- Sixteen new surgery suites
- Radiology and imaging suits
- Clinical laboratories
- Full-service kitchen and cafeteria
- Central supply and clinical pharmacy
- Cardiac catheterization lab
- Endoscopy suite
- Infectious exhaust systems in patient and exam rooms
- Common spaces and other hospital requirements
In addition, BCER supported the development of floors 7 through 12 of the existing pavilion, totaling 202,000 square feet, which provided new facilities for:
- Surgical ICU
- Neonatal ICU
- Oncology and bone marrow transplant units
- Labor and delivery
- Other critical care departments
The completed expansion brought the hospital’s total bed count to 407 beds, significantly increasing its capacity to provide advanced, life-saving care.
Key lessons from Phases I & II included the importance of well-coordinated user group meetings, which ensured that the final design met both clinical and operational needs. Utilizing an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methodology allowed the hospital to fast-track construction, opening critical care services in record time and enabling patients to receive treatment without delay.
Through meticulous engineering and collaboration, BCER helped deliver a state-of-the-art critical care facility that balances technical complexity, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care.
