Since 1972, Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VHA) has been in the business of warmly welcoming and purposefully serving the healthcare needs of Nevada veterans. Even though there are numerous medical centers and outpatient clinics, VHA has remained busy, and with the decision by the government to begin bringing troops back home, the number of veterans in need of medical service will rise in the coming years.
When the Department of Veterans Administration made the decision to construct the new Southern Nevada Medical Center, Clark/Hunt, A Joint Venture, jumped at the opportunity to build the new hospital and surrounding buildings. In its entirety, the medical center is a 780,000 square-foot facility with four components: Diagnostic and Treatment facility, an Ambulatory Care and Rehab Medicine facility, a Mental Health Clinic and an Administrative wing.
The main tower is seven stories high and houses two floors of beds for patients at the top. The fourth floor is for Mechanical, the third floor houses the Surgical Suites and Cardiology Labs, level two houses the Labs, Central Sterile and Processing plus the Medical Administration, and the first floor is the Pharmacy, Radiology, MRI and Nuclear Medicine departments. The ambulatory facility is a three-story building situated on the west side of the tower, and the Mental Health Clinic is two stories high, located on the east side of the tower. At the North side of the tower is the one-story Administrative and Education wing, where patients will be able to check into the hospital. Continue reading
Ten years ago, the world changed with the events of September 11, 2001. It was a tragedy surrounded by some of the most heroic and selfless acts this nation has seen. A decade later, history has proven an event meant to instill fear has done quite the opposite – it has become a symbol of hope, strength and determination as a free nation. Countless people are improving lives and remembering those lost based on the events of that historic day.
Sam LaForte, a member of the Hunt family, set out on a journey this August to honor the heroes and victims of that September day ten years ago. LaForte, the safety officer on the Barlcays Center arena project in Brooklyn, participated in the America’s 911 Foundation’s 11th Annual Ride.
The event took place from August 19-21 and took a dedicated group by motorcycles from the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset, Pennsylvania onto the Pentagon to the ride’s conclusion at the World Trade Center site. The ride was started to support the first responders and to ensure we never forget the events of 9/11.
For Sam, this ride holds a very personal meaning. He lost his brother, Michael LaForte, in New York City that day. Michael worked for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of the North Tower. He had just turned 39 (this same day) and his wife was seven months pregnant. She named their son Michael after his father.
Sam and the 911 Ride are but one example of the hope, strength, kindness and compassion to come out of that tragic day. It is important to honor those lost and the countless heroes made on September 11, 2001 with these kinds of acts. On behalf of the Hunt family, we thank Sam and the America’s 911 Foundation Ride for honoring the memory of those never to be forgotten.
This week, the Marlins hosted a hard hat media tour as an update on the progress of the new ballpark. CBS Miami was one of the many outlets in attendance. Be sure to watch their video of the tour as well as check out their full story here. New Marlins Ballpark is on schedule to open in April 2012.
Construction for this massive facility is being managed by Holder-Manhattan-C.D. Moody-Hunt, A Joint Venture. Atlanta Gateway Designers serve as the architect for the new terminal structure. For more videos on this project, be sure to check out the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson YouTube page.
Hunt Construction Group has been selected as the construction manager and BSA LifeStructures as the architect and engineer for the $100 million Good Samaritan Hospital expansion and renovation in Vincennes, Indiana. The firms have worked together on nearly a dozen projects.
The project, scheduled for completion in 2016, will add a new patient-care pavilion, renovate key health care service areas and upgrade the hospital’s critical engineering systems.
In awarding the design work to BSA LifeStructures, Good Samaritan officials cited the firm’s healthcare experience, expertise in creating patient-focused nursing environments, focus on measurable outcomes and long relationship with Good Samaritan. Another key factor was BSA LifeStructures’ experience in sustainable design.
“This project is a great match for BSA LifeStructures because it aligns with our vision of facilities that serve the needs of patients today while being prepared to accommodate coming changes in healthcare,” said BSA LifeStructures President Keith Smith. “We look forward to working with Hunt to create a healing environment that serves the Vincennes community and improves the lives of the people who live there.” Continue reading
The future home of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center arena, is moving forward on schedule with roughly half the structure’s steel now in place. The roof system is on schedule to be completed by winter and the seating bowl is in place. The unique steel wrap on the facility will start going up soon giving Barclays Center the one-of-a-kind look that will make it one of the focal points of the Atlantic Yards Development project.
New York 1 Brooklyn ran a feature on the progress of the facility last week. Be sure to check it out here for more information on the project and what future projects will going into the space surrounding the arena. Barclays Center arena is scheduled to open next summer.
As work moves forward on the Barclays Center Arena job in Brooklyn, NY, those passing by are starting to get a glimpse of the exciting arena coming next year. Earlier this month, Coach Avery Johnson returned to visit the site and take a first look at the new concourse levels. He had visited the site before while visiting the Prospect heights neighborhood for appearances but this was his first official tour.
Led by officials from Forest City Ratner Companies and Hunt Construction Group, Johnson was among the first to walk various concourse levels, getting the view from the future practice court that resides below ground-level, the main concourse on street level and Suite Level One, where he looked out from the likely location of owner Mikhail Prokhorov’s personal suite.
Barclays Center is on schedule to open in September 2012 for the Nets to begin the season in their new home. For more on Avery’s tour, be sure to check out the photo gallery on nba.com.
Hunt, along with design firm Populous, have been selected for the construction of the $99 million Chicago Cubs spring training complex in Mesa, Arizona. Both Hunt and Populous have extensive experience locally in designing and building sports venues.
Populous is one of the nation’s most experienced stadium designers having designed 118 new ballparks, including 22 Major League Baseball spring training facilities. Hunt has also left a strong imprint on the Valley’s sports landscape. Local projects include Chase Field and U.S Airways Center in Phoenix, University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale and Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley.
The new complex, approved by Mesa voters last year, is scheduled to open in 2014 for spring training season.
Mesa Mayor Scott Smith said the focus is on building a destination that would give fans a unique experience, combining Cactus League baseball with other attractions at Wrigleyville West, a privately-financed commercial development located nearby. Continue reading
On May 11, Hunt participated in the ACE Mentor Program Scholarship Dinner. Matt Gutwein, President and CEO of the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, gave the keynote address. Angela Cain, WTHR Community Affairs Director, served as Mistress of Ceremonies.
This year’s event marked the sixth annual event and presented $51,000 in scholarships. Bryce Rainey, a senior at North Central High School, received Hunt’s $4,000 scholarship. Rainey will be attending Purdue this fall in the civil engineering program.
The ACE Mentor Program of Indiana is an organization with a commitment to the future of high school students. Through mentoring, ACE encourages students to learn about and pursue careers in architecture, construction and engineering. Over the last six years, the ACE Mentor Program of Indiana has awarded $221,000 in scholarships to deserving Indianapolis area students.
Hunt has been very active with the ACE Mentor Program of Indiana over the years with numerous employees serving as board members and mentors since 2005. The student project this year was the Georgia Street Renovations and numerous project team members were in attendance at this year’s dinner.
The Hunt Team worked with Rebuilding Together Indianapolis to make repairs to a neighborhood sponsor house on Saturday, April 30. Rebuilding Together Indianapolis is an organization that donates materials and labor to preserve and revitalize homes and communities for families.
Hunt sponsored Carol Bledsoe’s home this year. Carol very much appreciated the assistance and became overwhelmed with the kindness of her fellow Indianapolis neighbors.
The Team painted the porch, family room, kitchen and dining room, replaced door thresholds, removed brush and debris, leveled out the stone driveway, repaired a concrete step and built area for gardening.
Additionally, the team purchased a lightweight vacuum after discovering Carol’s old vacuum broke a month ago. Rebuilding Together will replace the roof and add gutters soon to help stop some water leakage issues.
Big thanks to Tom Fifer, Chris Schoettle, Belinda Burke, Chris Hadley, Bryan McHugh, Pam McNealy & Family, Marie Marocco, Suzanne Byrer-Tidrow, Dan Vogel, Granville Singh of GLS, our friends and cosponsors USA Funds and everyone at Rebuilding Together for helping to make our community a better place in which to live and work.
Since 1972, Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VHA) has been in the business of warmly welcoming and purposefully serving the healthcare needs of Nevada veterans. Even though there are numerous medical centers and outpatient clinics, VHA has remained busy, and with the decision by the government to begin bringing troops back home, the number of veterans in need of medical service will rise in the coming years.
