Consigli Construction Co. selected to oversee $45 million Central Maine Medical Center expansion of emergency department

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.'s Maine operations in the city have been selected to provide construction management services for Central Maine Medical Center's (CMMC) $45 million, 51,000 s/f expansion and renovation project, which will effectively double the size of the existing emergency department and add over 10,000 s/f to the hospital's laboratory. The project, which is scheduled to break ground in the fall, will incorporate a three-story addition that will provide a new laboratory on the lower level, new and expanded emergency services on the ground floor and a partial build-out of the new first floor. The expansion will also include 11,000 s/f of alterations and updates on the lower level and an additional 25,000 s/f of renovations on the ground floor. Key to the project's success is a complex phasing plan, which will enable CMMC to maintain full, 24/7 operations without interruptions. The team will adopt unique hours, working nights, weekends and during off-hours to ensure minimal interruptions for patients, staff and visitors. The project will also operate on an accelerated, "fast-track" schedule to reach completion as quickly as possible. Also included in the expansion project are numerous sustainable features which offer both patients and staff a healthier workplace environment. The addition will incorporate a large glass curtainwall and numerous windows to bring plenty of natural daylight into the building. Further, a comprehensive waste management plan is targeting a recycling rate of 80% of demolition debris. The team will focus on using locally-sourced materials as well. The expansion will also benefit the Maine economy, as the project is expected to directly employ 120 workers on-site at the height of operations, and will indirectly impact another 500 jobs in the Lewiston area. The project architect is MorrisSwitzer of Portland. Consigli, established in 1905, is a construction manager and general contractor serving academic, corporate, healthcare, and institutional clients throughout New England and New York State. The company, an industry leader in environmentally sound building practices, was recently recognized by Best Companies Group as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. Consigli has offices in Enfield, CT, Portland, ME and Milford, Mass.