HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION
Jefferson County Health Center
Fairfield, IowaCarl A. Nelson & Co. performed as the Owner’s agent in the role of Program and Construction Manager. As the Owner’s agent, Carl A. Nelson & Co. led in the architect selection, completed pre-bid budget analysis with value engineering, and managed the bidding process. In addition, Carl A. Nelson & Co. managed the construction process, assisted in medical equipment and furniture selection, and collaborated with the hospital to create a detailed schedule of their move to their new critical access hospital.
The replacement hospital includes a 25 bed med/surg, OR, endoscopy procedure room, PACU, emergency department, imaging department, pharmacy, lab, cafeteria, administrative offices, and six medical clinics. The hospital was designed based on the “Green Guide for Heath Care” principals. In fact, the online magazine, GreenBuildingNEWS, wrote an article, Guided by Green on the project.