CAPE CORAL, Fla.—Stevens Construction, Inc. has been awarded the construction management service of a new 5,200-square-foot building for Kari Mann Dental Studio, located at 3111 Del Prado Blvd. in Cape Coral, announced Daniel F. Adams Jr., executive vice president/partner.

Kari Mann Dental Studio provides comprehensive family and cosmetic dentistry as well as advanced dental implants. Combined with their unique approach to ease dental anxiety, this modern building signifies a step towards elevating patient care and comfort. Slated for completion in early 2025, the facility will feature eight treatment rooms, promises cutting-edge technology and space dedicated to advanced surgical and implant treatments. 

The remaining 2,030 square feet of the Gulf-access building is available for lease via LandQuest Commercial.  

The Stevens Construction team includes Project Manager Logan Holley, Superintendent Matt Aldape and Project Administrator Angie Sugg. Southview Studios, LLC is the architect of record. Quattrone & Associates is the civil engineer. 

With offices in Fort Myers and Orlando, Fla., Stevens Construction specializes in providing construction management, general contracting and consulting services to clients and design professionals. Other services include site and design team selection, budgeting, project scheduling, permitting, cost and quality control and warranty service. The company builds healthcare, commercial and hospitality facilities. 

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MIAMI—Real estate investment and development firm MAS AJP announced in late June a partnership with Flagler Healthcare Solutions, a firm specializing in healthcare real estate investment, asset management, and brokerage.

Led by founding partners Alberto J. Pérez and Juan Carlos “J.C.” Mas of MAS AJP and Chris Coots of Flagler Healthcare Solutions, the joint venture, titled FLAGLER MAS AJP, brings together two of South Florida’s leading healthcare real estate players, united by a shared mission to foster healthier communities and create buildings that enhance wellness.

FLAGLER MAS AJP will expand their portfolio with the development of five Class A medical office buildings in Florida. These buildings will be forthcoming locations for MedSquare®, modern medical office facilities created by MAS AJP.

“MedSquare® will fill a geographical gap for health professionals looking to better serve their patients, and we couldn’t think of a more qualified partner than Flagler Healthcare Solutions to help us grow and expand the MedSquare® brand experience,” stated Alberto J. Pérez, founding partner of FLAGLER MAS AJP and managing principal of MAS AJP.

This strategic alignment aims to bolster FLAGLER MAS AJP’s market position in the healthcare sector, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive and modern real estate solutions to meet the evolving needs of the ever-changing healthcare provider and operator. This partnership combines MAS AJP’s construction and development expertise with Flagler Healthcare Solutions’ innovative, data-driven investment services, and leverages their experience managing more than $1 billion in healthcare assets globally.

“With over two decades in the healthcare real estate industry, Flagler’s principals have owned, developed, and managed various assets across the continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute care facilities,” stated Chris Coots, founding partner of FLAGLER MAS AJP and Flagler Healthcare Solutions. “As owners and advisors of over 5 million square feet transacted, we quickly recognized the obsoleteness of the majority of existing medical properties in the U.S. and realized the dire need for new class A medical buildings in the marketplace. Healthcare is ever-changing, and in today’s world, it is essential to have access to state-of-the-art medical technology and provide a holistic environment where the highest quality of care can be delivered. Partnering with MAS AJP, we truly believe we have realized the final piece in building the best in class real estate solutions for the healthcare industry.”

FLAGLER MAS AJP will provide comprehensive business planning, construction management, leasing, and facility management services to bring its MedSquare® projects from conception to completion.

Boasting a contemporary design and state-of-the-art amenities, the new MedSquare® developments will be meticulously designed and constructed to cater specifically to the needs of healthcare practices. The first three locations are slated to break ground in fall 2024 in the Westchester neighborhood of Miami, Port St. Lucie and Boynton Beach.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Hammes, a national real estate consulting, development, investment and management firm, recently completed the Blue River Surgery Center in Kansas City. The new 22,500-square-foot ambulatory surgery center, which is now open to patients, includes five operating rooms and two specialty procedure rooms for orthopedic, gastroenterology and other multi-specialty cases.

The Blue River Surgery Center was developed on behalf of Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare, in collaboration with more than 20 physician partners. The facility, located at 1350 East 104^th Street, is located in a fast-growing area in south Kansas City and complements HCA’s existing care delivery network in the region.

Hammes is currently developing a second surgery center in the Kansas City area in partnership with Surgery Ventures and physician partners. It is located in the suburb of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and is expected to open in early 2025.

“It has been rewarding to support Surgery Ventures with the rollout of multiple ambulatory surgery centers throughout the country,” said Justin Shea, Principal of Hammes Partners. “We are excited to see the impact these new surgery centers have in terms of greater access to quality outpatient care in the communities they serve.”

Hammes partnered with ACI Boland Architects and JE Dunn Construction on both the Blue River Surgery Center and the future Lee’s Summit Surgery Center.

Founded in 1991, Hammes is a vertically integrated real estate solutions platform specializing in healthcare real estate strategy and planning, project management, development, investment, and property management.

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Solana Beach, Calif.-based WMH Media is excited to announce the acquisition of Emlen Media’s four publications, Correctional News, School Construction News, Healthcare Construction & Operations News and Green Building News, as well as its associated company-sponsored events. Since Emlen’s founding in 1994 the iconic titles have grown to a readership of over 150,000 subscribers, driven by the dynamic in-depth coverage and insightful content from top experts in the business.

Founded by Torrey Sims, former publisher and managing editor of Emlen Media, WMH Media brings her nearly 15 years in the A/E/C marketplace to our valued industry partners, along with a strong understanding of both the changing industry landscape and the company’s niche markets. Sims plans to focus on the media needs of the publications’ trusted clients and readership demand for timely, relevant and accurate news. WMH Media will continue to produce both print and digital publications, shining an industry spotlight on the design, construction, maintenance and operations within its key coverage areas.

“I am honored and eager to build upon the legacy of these publications, while opening up new avenues for increased exposure and added benefits for our advertisers to support their unique products and services,” said Sims. “I am thankful to the clients, partners, subscribers, and thought leaders who have played such a significant role in shaping these publications over the last 30 years, and I will ensure the quality of our publications throughout our markets for decades to come.”

In addition to its main publications and web platforms, WMH will also maintain and grow the related online resources that have helped forge a strong industry presence and market recognition. These include weekly newsletters bringing breaking news to important decision-makers and robust social media feeds further energizing each publication’s established standing. WMH plans to continue to host popular company-sponsored events, including the Corrections Summit, as well as introduce additional opportunities for advertisers and subscribers to participate in valuable knowledge-sharing events in our healthcare, education and green building markets. In the works are increased customer and subscriber perks, dynamic new resources to keep you fully up to date on an ever-changing industry, and much more. With an eye to the future, WMH has a message to our markets—thank you for your support and stay tuned for exciting new media offerings!

Learn more about WMH Media and explore its four publications by clicking on the magazine title below.

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BUCKEYE, Ariz.—Hammes, a national real estate consulting, development, investment and management firm, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in June to celebrate the opening of the new Buckeye Medical Plaza at 865 South Watson Road in Buckeye, Arizona. Located in the fast-growing West Valley, the new multi-tenant, 48,000-square-foot medical office building offers a convenient location for healthcare providers and patients.

Hammes began construction in the summer of 2023 and completed the Buckeye Medical Plaza in April 2024. Upon opening, eight tenants will be practicing out of the new facility, providing a complementary range of healthcare services, including primary care, lab, physical therapy, women’s care, pediatric Autism, podiatry, oral surgery, and dental.

Eric Orsborn, Buckeye Mayor, attended the ribbon-cutting event where he commented on the importance of bringing additional healthcare providers and services to the city. “The Buckeye Medical Plaza fulfills the City Council’s commitment to our community, but most importantly, it is a win for our residents. They now have access to high-quality healthcare right around the corner from their homes. We are thankful this facility is designed to grow with the city of Buckeye.”

“We are honored to be the first full-scale medical office building in Buckeye that will serve the needs of this wonderful community, families and patients,” said Steve Buckeridge, Senior Vice President of Hammes Partners. “We thank the City of Buckeye for their partnership and support.”

Hammes partnered with Cotton Architecture and MJ Harris Construction on the development. The successful integration of building specialties and ancillary services would not have been possible without the leadership and leasing efforts of Melynn Wakeman with Integrity Commercial Real Estate.

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RIVERSIDE, Calif.—Designed by interdisciplinary firm, HGA, and delivered through a design-build partnership with Turner Construction Company, the new Student Health and Counseling Center at the University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) is now providing a holistic approach to wellness for students across the University’s campus. Medical, mental health and wellbeing services are integrated throughout the comprehensive two-story, 39,450-square-foot center that includes a primary care clinic, women’s health services, laboratory services, a pharmacy, counseling offices, and a conference center. The University celebrated the state-of-the-art facility’s opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The new Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) has been carefully situated in the northern residential district of the campus, convenient for student access. It replaces the University’s former Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services, which were located in aging 1960’s era buildings south of the new site. Both departments, Student Health and Counseling and Psychological Services are the largest operators in the new Center, which now includes more than double the number of exam rooms and offers a wide array of upgraded spaces to support student health within walking distance from the residence halls.

The new facility offers additional health services in a single location for the first time to complete a seamless wellness experience, including Case Management Services and the Student Well-being, Intervention, and Follow-up Team (SWIFT) that handles crisis response. The Well—UC Riverside’s health promotion and education department—and Basic Needs, which assists students with essential needs and provides for students with food insecurity issues, also have satellite spaces at the new facility. The increased space for medical services results in increased appointment availability for more efficient treatment. To support this, the space also includes a significant technology upgrade, which is being accompanied by a redesigned website where students can easily manage their healthcare.

HGA’s design of the Student Health and Counseling Center relied on evidence-based practices to ensure all departments can work together synergistically within the new healthcare environment. Laboratory services were relocated to be directly adjacent to the clinics for improved connectivity and communication between the clinicians and lab staff and to ensure patients could provide their specimen collection as part of their appointments.

The design also focused on the student experience, providing a modern healing atmosphere for those who are ill and a welcoming space to promote ongoing services and preventative care for students campus wide. Soothing, biophilic design elements contribute to the overall environment with large windows that allow natural light and take advantage of views of the Box Springs Mountains to the east and the Wellness Court and green belt to the south. A custom wood art wall design accents the main lobby reception area and the counseling center features specialty wood ceilings. A spectrum of soft blue, yellow and green pastel colors decorate walls in the first and second floor lobbies, a nod to the calming effects of nature.

The building’s multiple entries provide enhanced accessibility for students, staff, and visitors that arrive at the Center. The main entrance, located on the front of the facility and highly visible from the main thoroughfare of West Linden Street, provides vehicular access and drop-offs. A second entry, located off of the central courtyard, provides easy access for students walking to the Center from the dining and residence halls to the south. A third key entry is provided on the west side of the building, allowing for discreet ambulance access to the facility, for students requiring transport to a local hospital.

The design of the new center achieves the University’s sustainability goals anticipating a LEED Silver certification while addressing environmental concerns through embodied carbon reduction; human health concerns through nutrition programs, improved air quality, acoustics, and the incorporation of biophilic design strategies.

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PHILADELPHIA—CosciaMoos Architecture and BBLM Architects announced on June 12 they have joined forces, combining their complementary strengths in an effort to offer unparalleled healthcare design solutions.

This merger mixes diverse expertise with unrivaled technical prowess. CosciaMoos’ strengths in outpatient healthcare, commercial, science, and interior design perfectly complement BBLM’s 50-year legacy of specialized healthcare architecture. Together, the merged firm is well-positioned to provide integrated solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs and take on projects of any scale or complexity.

“We’ve long admired BBLM’s specialized healthcare expertise and are thrilled to welcome them into the CosciaMoos family,” said David Moos, Principal at CosciaMoos. “Uniting our design vision with their technical precision in complex medical facilities like ORs and imaging suites – it just makes sense.”

For BBLM’s clients, it’s the best of both worlds. They’ll still benefit from the firm’s signature client-centric approach and the familiar faces they trust, now bolstered by CosciaMoos’ expanded capabilities. BBLM principals Brandon Sargent and Laura Strychalski will continue their dedicated healthcare work.

“Joining forces with CosciaMoos allows us to amplify our impact while staying true to our roots,” noted Brandon Sargent, Principal at BBLM Architects. “It’s about harnessing our combined strengths to deliver next-level healthcare design with a personal touch.”

The merger reportedly is not about size, but synergy. Both firms are said to be committed to a smooth transition, ensuring clients continue to receive the responsive, personalized service they expect. Integration will be carefully managed to preserve each firm’s unique strengths while leveraging their combined resources to offer a broader spectrum of innovative design solutions.

The combined firm will operate under the CosciaMoos Architecture name. Clients should see a an easy transition, with familiar personnel and processes remaining in place for ongoing engagements.

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SUN PRAIRIE, Wis.—On June 4, SSM Health celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new outpatient center in Sun Prairie. The approximately 90,000-square-foot facility will allow the health care provider to better meet the needs of the growing Madison metro.

“Sun Prairie is a thriving city that attracts people from a number of surrounding communities. We are invested in growing with it,” says Sue Anderson, Regional President of SSM Health in Wisconsin. “This new outpatient center will alleviate some of the growing constraints we face at our SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison campus and allow us to open access for more timely care when and where our patients need it.”

The project is more than just a new building, it is a long-standing commitment to Sun Prairie and the surrounding communities, bringing additional health care access, as well as stable and secure employment to the area.

“This is a great day for Sun Prairie. What you are undertaking today will benefit our community for years to come.  We appreciate the confidence you have in our community as demonstrated by this new facility,” said Paul Esser, Mayor of the City of Sun Prairie. “Thank you for choosing Sun Prairie for this expansion.”

While the core vision of the Sun Prairie Outpatient Center is to expand convenient access to key surgical and eye care services for patients, the project also puts sustainability at the forefront. Architectural partners Kahler Slater include leading edge environmentally focused features, while also honoring the legacy of the site.

“Kahler Slater partnered with SSM Health to design a building with future resilience, a focus on staff wellbeing and patient experience leveraging WELL principles and an operationally efficient care team model,” says Melinda Pogwizd, AIA, Kahler Slater Project Designer. “The project site includes a robust solar array, a half-mile walking path and 100+ year old legacy trees were maintained in the planning. We are proud to work with a client that has invested wholeheartedly in exceptional patient care and has sustainability top of mind.”

Long-time construction partners J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., were selected as the project’s contractor. The new facility will build upon the success SSM Health and Findorff have seen on past projects like the SSM Health South Madison Campus project.

“We’re honored to continue our long-standing relationship with SSM Health on this exciting new project. Many of our team, including myself, are proud to call Sun Prairie home and look forward to enhancing our community and building a new resource for the people who need it,” notes Jeff Tubbs, Executive Vice President at J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.

Opening in 2025, the Sun Prairie Outpatient Center will offer surgical orthopedics care, as well as comprehensive eye care services.

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GILBERT, Ariz.—HealthyU Clinics, a provider of integrated primary and specialty care services, has announced the acquisition of Ma’am Exams in Gilbert. The medical office will retain all 20 staff members, including five nurse practitioners, and welcome additional medical professionals who are committed to women’s health services. Patients will benefit by having convenient access to primary care providers and specialty care services in one location, including same-day care and medical spa services.

“This strategic integration with Ma’am Exams is rooted in our shared values that prioritize whole body health and preventive care, such as early detection for breast and cervical cancer through regular screenings,” said Dr. Shane Speirs, Chief Medical Officer of HealthyU Clinics. “Together, our teams will have more resources to empower and guide women with comprehensive, tailored treatment plans that incorporate medical and wellness needs.”

Under the new ownership, Ma’am Exams at 1760 E. Pecos Road will now offer appointments with primary care physicians focused on patient-centric care. New patients and HealthyU Clinic patients from its nearby office on Val Vista Road will also benefit from specialized services such as thyroid treatment, bio-identical hormone replacement, vitamin deficiencies, and weight loss.

“Integrating our services allows for a holistic approach to promote overall well-being. Our health professionals will be aligned to ensure women have the best treatment outcomes, from adolescence to menopause,” said Dr. Michael Dunn, President of Ma’am Exams. “Together we are committed to ensuring women have a stable, supportive environment where they feel valued, heard, and cared for.”

HealthyU Clinics’ acquisition marks its 11th primary care medical office in the Valley. Since launching in late 2021, the Arizona healthcare provider has expanded locations and services. HealthyU Clinics now has 130 medical professionals and support staff in Arizona.

“By expanding our services to include women’s health, we aim to reduce some of the fragmentation that exists in the healthcare system and provide next generation value-based-care to patients.,” said Varesh Chaurasia, HealthyU Clinics Chief Executive Officer. “We believe so strongly in this partnership that we are already considering a sister location under the Ma’am Exams brand in the West Valley.”

HealthyU Clinics has five West Valley offices in Glendale, Avondale, Surprise, and Phoenix. It also has primary care facilities in Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler, as well as six specialty offices in California.

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PHILADELPHIA—FCA, this year commemorating its 70th anniversary, is one of the oldest established design firms in continuous operation in Philadelphia. Originally a regional practice, FCA has grown over the past seven decades into a nationally recognized design firm, spearheading work on thousands of projects for clients across the United States and internationally.

Initially conceived with a focus on institutional and lab design, the firm has become a sought-after practice with an established reputation across such sectors as healthcare, medical equipment planning, workplace, higher education and design sectors. The milestone reflects the company’s steadfast dedication to embracing adaptability and collaboration as core principles in shaping the built environment.

Dovetailing with FCA’s strategic expansion into new markets, including the establishment of offices in New York City in 2007 and Orlando in 2019, the firm rebranded in 2022, refining its existing processes and identity while honoring the initials of the firm’s founders. Working diligently to expand its expertise, FCA plans to continue to strengthen and diversify its portfolio, with an existing suite of strong relationships forming the basis to pursue thoughtful growth and acquisition strategies over the next several years.

In 2023, FCA unveiled its renovated Philadelphia headquarters. The reimagined Philadelphia workplace holistically embodies the firm’s strategy in practice, serving as a springboard for future workplaces across the country while celebrating FCA’s established culture.

Further underscoring their emphasis on future-forward design thinking and solutions for the built environment, the team brought on a Sustainability Director and signed AIA’s 2030 Agreement, pledging to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.

Looking ahead to the 75th and 100th anniversaries, this milestone stands as a testament to the organization’s enduring influence within the architecture and design industry. Moving forward, FCA has stated it will aim to keep pushing the boundaries of design, while upholding its guiding principles of People, Place, Planet, Process, and Prosperity.

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