CHEYENNE CLINICAL SPACES

Jun 26

Purpose

Renovation of 23,000 SF of existing clinical, inpatient, and service areas at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY. The project modernizes aging healthcare infrastructure to meet current codes and clinical standards while restoring dignity, privacy, and healing potential for Veterans. Richard’s scope includes comprehensive MEP upgrades such as headwalls, fixtures, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems while maintaining full hospital operations. Environmental Management Services, Endoscopy, administrative areas, and clinical spaces were renovated under a single, integrated project timeline, ensuring coordinated delivery across multiple departments.

Project Challenges

Phased construction in an active hospital: Renovating 23,000 SF while maintaining daily hospital operations requires meticulous phasing, sequencing, and coordination to ensure uninterrupted patient care and critical services.

Historic preservation requirements: Window replacements on the third floor of the 1934 Cowboy Building must meet modern healthcare performance needs while complying with Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office requirements, balancing preservation with functionality.

Complex system integration: Upgrading interconnected MEP systems across multiple departments demands precise coordination of utilities, system shutdowns, and transitions within the constraints of an existing historic building envelope.

Project OUTCOME

Modernized care environments: The project is delivering updated clinical, inpatient, and service spaces that support dignity, privacy, and healing while meeting current healthcare facility standards.

Preserved historic integrity: Renovations respect the character of the historic Cowboy Building while introducing modern systems that improve safety, performance, and longevity.

Operational continuity: Through careful planning and coordination with VA staff, construction is progressing while maintaining uninterrupted hospital operations and patient services.