Carolinas Medical Center – Levine Children’s Hospital

From the start, this project was unlike many others for Robins & Morton. Having already poured caissons and other foundational elements, Carolinas HealthCare Systems, now Atrium Health, sought to replace the current contractors for Levine Children’s Hospital. The project consisted of two primary components: the new Levine Children’s Hospital and an Intensive Care Unit tower vertical expansion. Construction began in April 2005 and the combined $115 million project would reach a total 442,500 square feet upon its completion in November 2007.

Robins & Morton was greeted with one of the project’s largest challenges when they were asked to replace the owner’s initial contractors. It was realized early that a special approach was needed to honor the owner’s commitments and keep the project on track. The successful and timely completion of the project was undoubtedly due to great leadership, skilled onsite staff, and a fierce dedication by all those involved with a “do whatever it takes” attitude to please the client.

Upon completion of the project, the Levine Children’s Hospital became a breathtaking part of the Charlotte skyline. It is comprised of 249,500 square feet and 13 stories including a mechanical penthouse floor. With the opening of this hospital, Robins & Morton helped to make a contribution to the half-million children in Charlotte’s 28-county region. The other half of the project, the expansion of the ICU, created 193,000 square feet, 87 new ICU rooms, and a new 13-story tower. Through efficient planning and an all hands on deck mantra, Robins & Morton successfully completed this expansive project on time and under budget.

Owner

Carolinas Medical Center

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina

Architect

Karlsberger Architecture

Size

449,484 SF

Hospital Atrium
Exterior view of Levine Children's Hospital
A patient room at Levine Children's Hospital
Intensive Care Unit at Carolinas Medical Center
Levine Children's Hospital
Levine Children's Hospital
Carolinas Medical Center

From day one, the Robins & Morton team exhibited a keen sense of construction knowledge, maturity, and owner advocacy. The project was extremely challenging and they continued to work positively through the many challenges of this difficult vertical expansion.

Jamie Toler,  Project Director Carolinas HealthCare System

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