Highland Hospital - Acute Tower Replacement Project
The Acute Tower Replacement Project rebuilt the nine-story acute care unit in Highland Hospital, making it the most significant part of the hospital’s $668 million renovation. In addition, the 169-bed, 250,000-square-foot building has upgraded amenities for employees, patients, and family members, creating a more comfortable and convenient experience for everyone.
Site Square Footage: 250,000 sq. ft.
Date Completed: 2018
Construction Cost: $668 million
Client: Highland Hospital (Alameda County)
Architect: SmithGroup
Structural Engineer: Degenkolb
General Contractor: Clark Construction
Alameda County’s Acute Tower Replacement (ATR) rebuilds the Highland Hospital acute care tower. The ATR project includes the construction of a new satellite building, an acute care tower, a hospital use building, and a service building. Rockridge Geotechnical (RG) provided observation and testing services during the construction of the ATR project.
Rockridge Geotechnical’s services included observing and performing field density tests during the following construction activities:
- Installation of soldier piles, wood lagging, and tiebacks for the temporary shoring system to support excavations up to 21 feet in depth
- Performance and proof load tests of tiebacks
- Soil subgrade preparation for mat foundations
- Footing excavations
- Drilled pier installations
- Placement and compaction of engineered fill, utility trench backfill, and backfill behind retaining walls
- Subgrade preparation and compaction of aggregate base for pavements
After construction, the project won the 2021 Design-Build Institute of America – Western Pacific Region Award of Merit.