Southridge Behavioral Hospital

EV partnered with Universal Health Services (UHS) and Trinity Health on complete preconstruction and construction services for a new, 96-bed behavioral health hospital. The roughly 73,500-SF facility is built on 8.3 acres off 64th Street in Byron Center, Michigan. The facility also includes dining, administration areas and offices, a dedicated kitchen, patient activity courtyard and indoor gymnasium.

Site-Development

Site work encompassed the creation of 170 parking spaces, exterior lighting, landscaping, two enclosed activity yards, visual screening, and miscellaneous paving. The project involved digging footings and piers for a 53,900-SF building foundation and loading docks, along with the installation of 2,193 feet of underground piping. All site development was executed to meet high safety and quality standards, ensuring a functional and aesthetically pleasing facility.

Self-Performed Trades

Our in-house Firestop team successfully executed Firestopping for the Behavioral Hospital project. The Firestopping scope included the complete installation of UL-approved firestop systems, with professional labeling and documentation of all UL systems and engineered judgments used onsite. Our team ensured penetrations by other trade contractors were prepped with adequate annular space to meet UL system requirements. All fire-resistance-rated barriers were constructed in compliance with state-adopted codes and the provided construction documents.

EV’s in-house General Trades team successfully installed 440 doors and door frames, intricate door hardware, wall protection, casework, countertops, and grab bars with precision and efficiency. The team’s dedication and high-quality craftsmanship were evident throughout their time onsite, contributing significantly to the project’s overall success. Quality was paramount to our General Trades team.

Finishing Touches

These final installations enhanced the building’s aesthetics and usability, creating a safe and welcoming environment for staff and patients. The meticulous attention to detail in these finishing touches reflects our commitment to delivering a high-quality, fully realized project.

Fun Facts

  • This project took over 135,000 labor hours to construct, which equates to an average of 45 tradespeople per day onsite from start to finish of construction.
  • Over 40,000 cubic yards of sandfill, or just over 3,000 full sized dump truck loads, were brought in to bring the site to grade before construction of the building could start.
  • The facility has 444 total doors. These openings contain 105 total maglocks and over 25,000 total tamper-resistant fasteners.
  • 92,215 feet of electrical conduit – which is over 17 miles.
  • 425,766 feet of wire pulled – that’s over 80 miles of wire!

The People

  • Dan Jenema

    Senior Field Manager
  • Chad Kiester

    Field Manager
  • Garret Veenstra

    Assistant Field Manager
  • Jared Andersen

    Senior Project Manager
  • Julie Cole-Bouwens

    Assistant Project Manager
  • Dan Behler

    Director of Healthcare & Senior Living