Clark/Hunt, A Joint Venture proudly celebrated the topping out of the San Antonio Military Medical Center on February 25 alongside the U.S Army Corps of Engineers. Speakers included Col. Richard Muraski with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sid Jordan, CEO of the Northern/Southern Region of Clark Construction. Thomas White, Sr. Safety Manager with Hunt Construction Group also presented safety awards at the end of the ceremony.

In July 2008, the United States Army, Corps of Engineers chose Clark/Hunt, A Joint Venture as the Integrated Design-Bid-Builder (IDBB) for the San Antonio Military Medical Center – North. IDBB is an acquisition methodology that allows the constructor to interface with the Architect of record, The USACE, and End-User groups during the period from Design Development through 100% completion of each Work Package.

This project marks a new day in many respects for the United States military. The Clark/Hunt IDBB contract is one of the first of its kind for the Army; as well, this project will forever mark the City of San Antonio history pages, as one of the single-largest construction projects in the City’s history. This project includes nearly 700,000 square feet of new hospital space, renovation of existing medical space in excess of 280,000 square feet, a new Central Energy Plant, and a new parking structure with a total of nearly 5,000 new parking spots. Total project costs are estimated at nearly $557 million.

The Clark/Hunt team is made up of two distinguished and diverse companies with unparalleled experience in building large-scale projects. If you combine the experience of the two firms, together they make up over 220 healthcare facilities built around the nation.

Clark/Hunt is excited to be part of this monumental effort and we all look forward to providing the United States Army with a beautiful, new state-of-the-art medical facility, as well as a San Antonio landmark that its military and civilian residents are proud of. Something visitors will remember for a lifetime.

SAMMC-North truly is a special gateway to a very special military community. All of us involved in these various projects are proud to be a part of the Army’s future.