Citrus Memorial Hospital

As part of an infrastructure upgrade at Citrus Memorial Hospital, this project supported the installation of new power and mechanical systems essential to maintaining reliable hospital operations. Working in an active healthcare environment, the assignment required designing a new five-story exterior utility shaft to accommodate critical building services while integrating seamlessly with the existing hospital structure.

Our role included the structural design of the utility shaft, which was developed using light-gauge cold-formed metal framing and exterior cladding systems selected for durability, constructability, and long-term performance. In addition to the new shaft structure, we evaluated the existing building to determine its capacity to support new rooftop mechanical and generator equipment associated with the facility upgrades. The scope also included a review of temporary scaffolding systems and construction-phase structural considerations to help ensure safe implementation of the work.

A specialized component of the project involved designing a protective enclosure for new chilled water and gas piping located adjacent to the elevator machine room. This required careful coordination with architectural and mechanical disciplines to provide a solution that protected critical utilities while accommodating the operational constraints of the existing facility.

Through detailed analysis, interdisciplinary coordination, and practical design solutions, the project helped position the hospital for enhanced resiliency and improved infrastructure performance. The completed design provided a clear path for construction while supporting the healthcare system’s commitment to reliable service and uninterrupted patient care.