Portland, Maine – The 42,000 square foot state-of-the-art primary care health center is situated on picturesque Martin’s Point in Portland, Maine, only seventy-five feet from the Atlantic Ocean. After careful negotiations regarding the site and building footprint, the LEED-Registered building design received approval from the Historic Preservation Board of Portland and the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. That process was aided through the use of BIM (Building Information Modeling) to ensure minimal environmental impact, while upgrading the water, drainage, sewer, and teledata infrastructure of the entire campus.
The design of the $17 million facility began in November of 2007. Once the building began to take shape and the 3-D model was developed, virtual tours of the building were held for user groups. As a result of their valuable feedback and input, the design and construction phasing was strengthened, allowing construction to remain on schedule and on budget. Martin’s Point Health Care anticipates they will begin seeing patients in the new facility this fall.
In addition to the patient-centered exam rooms needed to deliver primary care, the health center will house pharmacy, radiology, surgery, lab services, health education, mental health, cardiology, and IV therapy. The two lower levels will provide 412 covered parking spaces to enhance patient access, comfort, and convenience
Ann Tucker, Director of Support Services for Martin’s Point Health Care, commented, “It’s been very satisfying to see this project progress from concepts on paper to the spectacular building we can see today. The team approach to problem solving, planning and construction management has strengthened the project and will enhance the quality of care we deliver to our patients for many years to come.”