District Veterans Contracting

Scope Of Work

DVC led the design-build expansion of an existing VA medical center hospice. This ground-up construction project increased the number of private resident rooms for veterans while connecting to an existing building and its existing systems.

The new space was designed specifically to enhance the patient experience through patient-centered and evidence-based design. Some noteworthy features included in-room access to medical information, pharmacy support, and ceiling lifts. These new building systems were incorporated into the existing campus’ utility, alarm, public-address and telecommunications infrastructure.

DVC also enhanced the exterior design by using a brick façade crowned by a floor-to-ceiling glass wall front, double-glazed windows, automatic commercial swing doors, a porch roof and a slab on grade foundation. Among the accents of this addition was a “healing garden” in the courtyard with ADA walkways, ponds, foundations, seating, vegetation, a gazebo, security fence, patio area and external lighting.

DVC implemented effective and necessary dust control and infectious disease (ICRA) measures during construction to prevent any contaminations in the adjoining structure. Careful phasing and coordination with the client enabled the project to be completed on time, within budget and without any discernible negative impact on the adjoining building’s function.