NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL - FORSYTH Cumming, Georgia Northside Hospital purchased the former Baptist Hospital in Cumming, Georgia and immediately needed to expand it. The project consisted of a two-level vertical addition to accommodate 48 new patient rooms and renovation of the hospital’s main laboratory. Construction of the vertical expansion was directly above existing patient rooms, so safety and patient privacy issues were paramount in planning efforts. Work in existing patient areas was carefully planned and scheduled in small phases, and a proactive communication program was implemented to minimize disruption and stress to patients and staff. The project was designed and constructed for $500,000 less than the approved budget and was opened as scheduled in July of 2003.

Project Description Two-level, 50,000 sf vertical expansion of the patient tower and renovation of the existing laboratory. Construction Cost: $9 million Total Project Cost: $12 million Status: Construction Completed July 2003 Principal-in-Charge:  Joe Collins Project Manager:  Joe Collins Architect: Howell, Rusk, Dodson Contractor: Batson Cook