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Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, Central Utility Plant (CUP)

Tim Kirchoff — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:20:18 +0000

The Mount Sinai South Nassau Communities Hospital Central Utility Plant (CUP) / Emergency/Normal Infrastructure (ENI) Project consists of a new 23,000-square-foot, 2-story building to replace the existing CUP building, serving the Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital campus. This new critical facility provides critical healthcare services without interruption, during and after a storm event, with redundant power and increased capacity electrical emergency generators. It includes a new chilled water plant featuring 3 new ultra-high efficiency variable speed chillers (plus 1 relocated from the existing plant), 4 new cooling towers, variable speed pumps, and a water treatment system.

Chilled water is provided to the hospital through underground double-walled piping connecting to their existing utility tunnel. The steam plant features a SCADA system, 3 new steam boilers, 3 underground 35,000-gallon fuel oil storage tanks, and transfer systems, a deaerator with boiler feed water pumps, a surge tank, and condensate transfer pumps. Within the CUP is a facility control room with SCADA and BMS workstations. Two new passenger elevators will serve a future parking garage connected to the CUP lobbies. Electrical system upgrades include 2 new 3900kW emergency generators with load bank, 3 new 5kV utility switchgear, normal substation, paralleling gear, transformers, redundant battery rooms, and 3 capacitor banks. The ENI portion of the project replaces the existing electrical switch yard with 2 new prefabricated buildings containing normal and emergency double-ended substations, and a separate ATS building.

This project is to provide a resilient structure to protect against stormwater, flooding, and wind. It will provide redundant systems that are highly efficient and resistant to flooding.

The MSSN Central Utility Plant is an ACEC New York Engineering Award winning project, having received a Platinum Award for Building/Technology Systems. It was also recognized at the Long Island Business News 2021 Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards in the Top Commercial Construction Project category.

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Ambulatory Surgery and Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Care Center

Tim Kirchoff — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:43:08 +0000

EW Howell Construction Group is the Construction Manager for the new Ambulatory Surgery and Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Care Center project located on Main Street in Patchogue Village, which was previously the home of various retailers, including Burlington Coat Factory.

The new reuse of the space includes removing the roof structure and mechanical penthouse and constructing new side walls and a roof structure for the new 2-story design, each floor with approximately 27,000 square feet, with ceiling heights of 12 feet on the first floor and 9 feet on the second floor.

The Patchogue Ambulatory project requires new structural work that meets the unique structural and MEP vibration criteria for Article 28 ambulatory surgery programs by any AHJ with jurisdiction. The new foundation work, underpinning, etc., for new footings and elevator pits must also meet these requirements. The north and sound elevations will receive new faces and improvements at the exterior walkways at the building’s front and rear lot lines.

This project is another prime example of the reuse of an existing space in the heart of a downtown district.

The Patchogue Ambulatory project was featured in New York Real Estate Journal’s Developing Long Island Spotlight for 2026.

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Riverhead Radiology

Robert Sutter — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:32:10 +0000

The Riverhead Radiology project for consisted of a 25,000-square-foot fit-out of an existing building on 893 Main Street in Riverhead, NY. 13,000 square feet of the building is dedicated to offering patients the highest-quality imaging methods to diagnose disease including MRI, CT, X-ray, breast cancer screening, and bone density tests to identify osteoporosis. The remaining 12,000 square feet is used for a wide range of clinical specialties such as cardiology, cardiology diagnostics, nuclear medicine, orthopedics, pulmonology, podiatry, rheumatology, pain management, and vascular care.

The Riverhead Radiology project also included waiting and reception areas. Roof mechanical equipment was replaced and new electrical service was brought in as well.

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Good Samaritan University Hospital, Patient Care Pavilion

Tim Kirchoff — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:22:54 +0000

EW Howell provided pre-construction and construction services for the new 300,000-square-foot Good Samaritan University Hospital Patient Care Pavilion.

The scope of work on the project includes the modernization of the emergency department, a state-of-the-art operating suite, a new 75-room emergency department, a new 16-room surgical suite (including perioperative and support space), an inpatient bed floor with up to 36 inpatient beds, a new central sterile supply/sterile processing department, and mechanical space. The new Pavilion addition is located adjacent to the existing North Wing of Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center.

The new Pavilion construction disrupted the function of the Hospital’s main entrance, a new temporary main entrance was designed on the south side of the hospital.

The first major expansion in over 30 years, the Patient Care Pavilion was deemed essential to meet current and future healthcare needs. The state-of-the-art expansion will elevate the hospital to a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing the highest level of trauma care. Seriously injured patients have an increased survival rate of 25% compared to those not treated at a Level 1 center. The facility has been designed with high-quality finishes, hospitality-inspired form and patient-centric services, with ready access to operating rooms, critical care units and in-patient beds within the hospital’s level-two adult and pediatric trauma program.

The Good Samaritan University Hospital Patient Care Pavilion project was recognized by Long Island Business News’ 2023 Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards in the Top Healthcare Project category.

Following the project’s completion in November 2025, the Patient Care Pavilion was featured in New York Real Estate Journal’s Developing Long Island Spotlight for 2026. It was also recognized in the Top Healthcare Project category of that year’s Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards, earning this accolade for the second time.

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Westhampton Physician’s Practice

Robert Sutter — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:04:13 +0000

Spanning 6,400 square feet and 2 stories, the Westhampton Physician’s Practice renovation and fit-out project expands healthcare on Long Island’s east end. This new center features 14 exam rooms and is staffed by five healthcare providers. It offers primary care, cardiology, and endocrinology for patients age 18 or older. Additionally, wellness services, preventive care, annual physical exams, immunizations, vaccinations, and medical clearances are available. The center is equipped to address common summer conditions such as allergies, sunburn, and insect bites.

Designed with the distinctive architectural style of Westhampton in mind, the center boasts light-filled interior spaces, artwork from local artists, and warm earth tones. This design prioritizes the patient experience, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment.

The Westhampton Physician’s Practice opened in May 2025 and complements existing centers in nearby Bridgehampton and Riverhead.

Northwell Health, Plainview Hospital Exterior Modernization

Tim Kirchoff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Northwell Health Plainview Hospital is a 3-phase façade renovation project. The first two phases required removing and replacing the existing façade with a metal panel system. While the exterior work was performed, we provided a permanent/temporary wall to separate the existing hospital spaces (ICU, Telemetry, Physical Therapy, and support offices). The removal and replacement of the façade was phased to minimize the impact on the hospital’s operations.

The final phase of the project includes a new two-story Bendheim Glass enclosed vestibule and reconstruction of the dining café, which will enhance the main entrance to the hospital.

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Northwell Health, Valley Stream Midvale Parking

Robert Sutter — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:10:50 +0000

The Northwell Health Valley Stream Midvale Parking project consisted of the extension of the existing parking lot on a de-mapped portion of Midvale Lane. The extension nearly doubles the size of the lot, to a total of 188 parking spaces.

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Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion

Tim Kirchoff — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 14:15:57 +0000

The 15,400-square-foot Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion is built above the 100-year flood plain and assists in meeting the projected medical needs of the communities on the South Shore of Long Island, including Long Beach and the surrounding areas.

The construction of the building provides 14 exam rooms, 2 procedure rooms, 2 dedicated gastroenterology procedure rooms, 1 ultrasound room, 1 diagnostic X-ray room, and 1 pain management room, for a total of 21 treatment spaces. Site improvements to the MAP include new parking areas, water retention systems, landscaping, and lighting.

The MAP features a hospital-grade air filtration system and space planning guidelines to reduce the spread of potentially infectious disease. Entryways and bathroom facilities are touchless to reduce the possibility of infection spread.

In June 2023, the opening of the Long Beach Medical Arts Pavilion was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Northwell Health, Staten Island University Hospital

Tim Kirchoff — Thu, 02 May 2024 16:52:27 +0000

EW Howell Construction Group has been at the forefront of several Staten Island University Hospital projects for Northwell Health including:

Power Plant/Overbuild

The new Power Plant building is to be constructed on the area adjacent to the existing loading dock/receiving area of the hospital. It will contain two new emergency electrical generators, associated switch gear and transmission lines, three new boilers for heat and hot water, associated steam piping for transmission, and water treatment equipment for the boiler plant. There will also be three new chillers and a cooling tower to produce chilled water for the hospital’s HVAC systems.

The two-story overbuild addition (Core and Shell) will be stationed above the power plant and loading dock of the facility.

The Labor and Delivery Modernization portion of work will include a new entry lobby and stair tower that will tie back into the existing hospital and be tailored to Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and new expanded NICU.

Scope: Addition, Renovation | Size: 90,000 SF

EM Feeder

The EM Feeder project features the replacement of the emergency power supply to vital buildings of the hospital; the emergency department/educational center and the Heart Tower. This project requires the installation of approximately 20 miles mineral insulated (MI) copper conductors across the campus, over new steel utility bridges, and across the campus’ roof to reach the equipment to be served by the generators.

Normal Power & Temp Feeds

This project is an upgrade of the three main electrical services feeding the main building. It is being completed by strengthening the existing concrete deck, construction of new normal and emergency electrical spaces with temperature control, and installation of new primary, secondary, and emergency distribution switchboards.

Scope: Renovation

Hazard Mitigation

The Hazard Mitigation infrastructure upgrade provides redundancy to the hospital’s critical infrastructure to include a new generator, a new electric chiller, chilled water circulation and condenser pumps, new automatic transfer switches, new emergency distribution switchboards, and a new high efficiency boiler. The project is nearing completion, with successful integration and commissioning of the emergency electrical systems as well as the chilled water systems. The boiler has recently successfully completed the high fire output testing for DEP approvals and we are in the final phases to formal turnover of the boiler for permanent operation.

Scope: Renovation | Size: 7,500 SF

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Mercy Hospital Family Care Center

Tim Kirchoff — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:58:19 +0000

Following mobilization in March 2022, the Mercy Hospital Family Care Center project in Rockville Centre consisted of demolition of an existing former convent building. In its place, a 1-story family care center was constructed.

On July 20, 2023, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the opening of the new building.

The 16,000-square-foot state-of-the-art medical office building serves as the home of Mercy’s women’s and children’s services, which are currently located inside the hospital. It is also home to Catholic Health Physician Partners pediatric specialists, which includes allergy/immunology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious disease, nephrology, neurology and pulmonology.

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