Leaders announced the development team that will build the new Regional One Health facility set to cost more than $1 billion.
The county-owned healthcare company is set to build a new hospital campus on the site of the former Commercial Appeal building at 495 Union. Shelby County will pay $500 million into the project. The remainder will be raised through philanthropy and other sources.
Covalus Allworld, a Covalus and Allworld Project Management joint venture, was selected to head the project a year ago. Leaders announced other team members Monday.
“It is exciting news that we can announce the firms that were selected to design and construct the first academic medical center in Memphis,” said Regional One Health president and CEO Dr. Reginald Coopwood. “We are pleased that we were able to attract some of the best national talent in healthcare companies specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction.
“These companies have partnered with local firms, ensuring that a significant portion of this investment remains right here in Memphis.”
- HDR – architecture and interior design firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, partnering with local firms Self + Tucker Architects, brg3s, Meticulous, and Cornerstone.
- Memphis Healthcare Builders – construction management firm, Turner Construction, Flintco Construction, Nickson General Contractors, and Fifer & Associates joint venture.
- Magnusson Klemencic Associates – structural engineering firm based in Seattle, Washington.
- Salas O’Brien – mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering firm based in Irvine, California, partnering with local firm Innovative Engineering Services
“I’m thrilled to be celebrating this step in the design of the new Regional One Health,” said Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. “Shelby County’s investment is a historic commitment to the health and future of our community. Together, we’re not just building a hospital, we’re building a healthier future.”
The new facility will feature:
• a bed tower
• trauma and burn units
• women and infants services
• an expanded emergency department
• post-acute services
• oncology
• modernized ancillary service suites