Mortenson and Abbott Northwestern Hospital have worked together for more than 50 years, so it's no surprise that the healthcare provider turned to Mortenson again for its Heart Hospital, home to the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, which offers a full range of cardiovascular services at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The history of trust between the two organizations was particularly important given the delicate nature of construction. The 419,000 square foot addition was built directly on top of an already occupied ICU department and joined to the existing hospital at five levels, a hallmark of occupied hospital construction performed without interrupting critical care. It also incorporated unique patient-centered design features developed through consultation with physicians, nurses, staff, families, and patients. Mortenson rose to the challenge, providing Abbott Northwestern with the comprehensive cardiovascular facility construction it needed.
- New expanded cardiovascular services
- Strict infection control and disruption avoidance procedures were developed
- A healing environment designed around patient-centered care
Mortenson has continued this Abbott Northwestern partnership at the Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center, and applied this same occupied-hospital construction approach at Fairview UMMC West Bank. Learn more about Mortenson's healthcare construction experience.
- Completion Date
January 2005
- Delivery Method
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Construction Manager at Risk
- Additional Project Facts
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Abbott Northwester Hospital/Allina Hospitals & Clinics
$69,500,000
419,000 Square Feet
This is a great example of why Abbott Northwestern Hospital hires Mortenson to do our big projects. If it was easy, anyone could do it.
