High Profile
- Barbara Hicks
- Nov 13, 2024
- 2 min read
HEALTHCARE | RESTORATION/RENOVATION
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Reconstruction Project Nears Completion of Final Phase
Brockton, MA – The construction project to rebuild Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is substantially complete and open to the public following a fire in early 2023, the project’s construction management team announced. The hospital reopened its doors in August.
The project, led by the collaborative efforts of Auburn Construction, SmithGroup, Liro Group, Peregrine Group, Anania Plumbing, and J&M Brown Company included a full restoration of the 341,000sf building’s infrastructure, along with significant improvements to several of its facilities. Behind the ceilings and walls, Brockton Hospital has undergone a complete infrastructure overhaul including new electrical, plumbing, medical gas and air handling systems spanning the entire footprint of the building. A new 2,700sf addition at the north end of the hospital houses new switchgear, separating daily and emergency systems and providing new generators and transformers on site. The reconstruction meets today’s more stringent code standards and will help to prevent disruption to services if a future disaster were to occur.
The fire closure enabled other developments to move forward as well. SmithGroup designed a modernization of the main lobby. Other major developments, which were designed by Liro Group and completed while the hospital was closed, are a brand-new Outpatient Surgical facility, a redesigned and more efficient Emergency Department, updated Radiology, a behavioral health facility, and an improved compounding pharmacy.
“The journey to rebuild Brockton Hospital has been a testament to resilience, collaboration, and efficient project management. Starting with Signature Healthcare, Peregrine Group and SmithGroup to name a few, every one of these dedicated teams has worked tirelessly together with the single goal of reviving this staple of the Brockton community.”
David Kelliher, president of Auburn Construction
“Renovating a 100-year-old hospital poses unique challenges not found in new construction. Meticulous coordination, planning, flexibility, and execution by all involved was absolutely crucial to navigating century-old infrastructure and ensuring compliance with modern safety and operational standards.”
Andrew Brumbach, senior principal at SmithGroup
“Everyone involved worked tirelessly to create a welcoming environment that would welcome the community to the hospital while maintaining optimal conditions for current patients. While the fire was devastating for the hospital and the community, we embraced the opportunity to transform this community pillar into a more modern and efficient facility. We know the community will enjoy the notable changes.”
Jordan Stone of Peregrine Group, Signature Healthcare’s real estate advisory group
The final phase of hospital reconstruction has been focused on completing the Maternity, Pediatric, and Behavioral Health units. These departments are expected to be finished in the coming months.
