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10 Medical Construction & Design | M AY/ J U N E 2016 | MCDM AG.COM Projects completed & upcoming Dedicated Neuroscience Hospital Unveiled in Texas The Medical Center of Plano (Texas) re- cently unveiled its dedicated Brain and Spine Hospital. With $66 million in capital improve- ments at MCP, the Brain and Spine Hospital can accommodate up to 34 patients suffer- ing from complex neurological injuries and disorders that require special treatment and 24-hour monitoring. An additional 34 spacious rooms for non-critical patients combine a soothing environment with the latest tech- nology. The facility was constructed by The Beck Group and designed by Perkins+Will. It is the fi rst in Collin, Dallas and Denton counties to be named a "Comprehensive (Level I) Stroke Facility" by the Texas Depart- ment of State Health Services. This distinction, along with housing the Texas Stroke Institute, a regional network of 11 hospitals in the Dallas- Fort Worth area, marks it as the most ad- vanced stroke treatment center in the region. MCP recently announced plans to expand its inpatient rehabilitation unit by 20 beds, as part of its commitment to caring for patients with traumatic injuries to the brain and spine. New Heights Patient Tower Opens at Methodist Mansfi eld A grand opening was recently held for Methodist Mansfield Medical Center's Patient Care Tower Two, constructed by The Beck Group and designed by CallisonRTKL Inc. The new $118-million, 214,000-square-foot tower is located in Dallas, Texas at the northwest corner of the medical center's existing site, and will advance healthcare for Mansfield and the surround- ing areas. The tower opened with 86 beds and has shell space for an additional 32. Largest Tilt-Wall Hospital in U.S. Opens Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital recently opened a new 232,700-square- foot patient bed tower, adding capacity for healthcare services in the burgeoning Katy, Texas area. It is the tallest hospital in the United States constructed using stacked concrete tilt-up panels, commonly called tilt-wall construction. The project team included: FKP (architect), Rosen- berger (tilt-wall contractor) Balfour Beatty (build-out contractor). The new six-story tower added 64 total beds in various units, including surgical care, intensive care and neo- natal intensive care. Two pedestrian walkways, a three-story bridge for staf and patients and an all-glass, single- story connector for public circulation, provide access to adjacent facilities. Tilt-wall construction produces a building shell with fewer points of pen- etration, resulting in less possibility of moisture intrusion and higher insulation value. The core and shell subsequently require less maintenance. Such ef cien- cies are estimated to result in a 2 percent lifecycle cost savings over a project build- ing lifespan of 50-60 years. Structurally, the tilt-wall panels eliminate the need for extra internal wind bracing as they provide the necessary lateral stability. Expanded Bethesda Butler Hospital in Cincinnati Opens to Public A 53,512-square-foot expansion of Bethesda Butler Hospital in Cincin- nati, Ohio was recently completed. The general contractor for the project was Duke Realty and the architect was PFB Architects Inc. The expan- sion adds 32 new inpatient rooms, six new intensive care rooms and a full kitchen and dining room. The project also involved remodeling 7,569 square feet of the existing hospital, adding 883 parking spaces and fortifying the structure for possible future third-fl oor expansion.