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Ocean Health Initiatives – Healthcare Center Medical Office Building

Wohlsen Construction partnered with Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) to construct the Toms River Health Center, a state-of-the-art medical office building in Toms River, NJ. Designed by NORR Architects, the two-story, 28,000-square-foot facility provides local residents with convenient access to outpatient services. The project included preconstruction and construction management services and was fueled by OHI’s desire to relocate from its previous healthcare center to a larger space. The project team faced several challenges related to a nearby residential neighborhood and the pressure to achieve the highest level of quality. Ultimately, all parties collaborated to successfully deliver an innovative medical office building that meets the needs of the growing local community.

CLIENT

Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.

DELIVERY METHOD

Construction Management at Risk

LOCATION

Toms River, NJ

SQUARE FOOTAGE

28,000

MARKET(S)

Healthcare

COMPLETION DATE

February 2019

“Wohlsen worked diligently and collaboratively to ensure that the project was completed in a professional, successful, and timely manner.”

Theresa Berger, President & CEO of Ocean Health Initiatives

Meeting the Demands of a Growing Population

OHI previously operated a healthcare center at a former location in Toms River. However, the previous facility was not meeting the demands of the area’s growing population. After reflecting on the needs of their patients and the local community, OHI sought to relocate to a new location with increased space. The new facility is just two blocks from its former Lakehurst Road site.

 It is nearly double its previous size and provides additional services and patient access. The relocation highlights OHI’s dedication to providing quality, accessible, and comprehensive primary health care to Ocean County, NJ residents, regardless of economic status.

Expanding Outpatient Space

The new medical office building combines familiar outpatient services with the latest healthcare technology. The project scope included constructing a two-story, 28,000-square-foot medical office building with a partial basement. The healthcare facility has 29 medical examination rooms, five dental suites, an on-site pharmacy, LabCorp Services, a panoramic X-ray, a laboratory, a staff gym, offices, reception areas, and patient waiting rooms.

The construction team built the exterior façade using a CLAD aluminum composite wall panel system, Stone Veneer, and insulated monolithic glass storefronts. Interior finishes included porcelain tile flooring, digital wallcoverings, and custom Corian worktables. The new facility’s design also called for a partial basement. Temporary bracing of basement walls allowed for early backfill and reduced deep excavation hazards. As a result, building access was improved.

Proximity to Surrounding Neighborhood

At the beginning of the project, the construction team identified several potential risks related to the site location and took immediate action to mitigate those risks. The team needed to ensure a clean, safe job site because the newly constructed medical office building was built next to a residential neighborhood. Residents expressed their concerns before the project even began. Wohlsen’s superintendent worked tirelessly to maintain relations with local residents and keep disruptions to an absolute minimum.

Additionally, the team had to remain flexible and adaptive to changes regarding logistics and material deliveries. Early in construction, deliveries were mixed up and directed to a different nearby healthcare center. All project team members collaborated by holding weekly pull planning meetings to solve this obstacle. This allowed the construction team and subcontractors to stay flexible and reactive, making the most available space.

Quality Healthcare Services

The new facility was delivered with OHI’s desire for the highest level of quality. A mock-up was created during the project to show the building’s exterior finishes. Field team members often referenced the mock-up to ensure a well-constructed building. Additionally, the overall quality was maintained on-site by the construction team, who walked subcontractors around the job site and clearly defined expectations for the finished product.

OHI’s vision lies in the elimination of all barriers preventing people from accessing the care they need. The newly constructed facility achieves this vision by offering local residents a broad range of healthcare services. These services include family and internal medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, dentistry, podiatry, chiropractors, behavioral health, social services, nutritional counseling, and on-site pharmacies. The new medical office building’s location, increased size, and array of services will serve the Toms River community and its surrounding areas for future generations.

Key Partners

NORR Design Inc.
Barton Associates
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc.
Cherry, Weber & Associates, PC
O’Donnell, Stanton & Associates, Inc.
Van Cleef Engineering Associates

Project Features

Medical examination rooms
Dental operatories
Panorex X-ray
Pharmacy
Laboratory
Staff gym
Reception areas
Patient waiting rooms

Awards

Award of Excellence – New Jersey Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors

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