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PIH Health Celebrates New Whittier Medical Office Building Topping Out Ceremony
PIH Health Whittier Medical Office Building project in Whittier, Calif., celebrated a major milestone with a topping out ceremony, marking completion of the steel portion of the structure.
PIH Health leaders, elected officials, city council members and project partners, including 吃瓜网’s Southern California team and , gathered at the hospital campus project site to celebrate with a beam-signing ceremony.
鈥淭his project has reached several major milestones in a short period of time 鈥� from groundbreaking to structural completion,鈥� said Jameson Henning, Project Manager, 吃瓜网. 鈥淭he progress reflects the strength of the entire team, including our field crews, trade partners, Boulder Associates design team and partners at PIH Health and the City of Whittier.鈥�
Built with tilt-up construction
The new medical office building is being delivered using tilt-up construction, a technique where concrete wall panels are cast on site and lifted into place. The exterior will feature formed recesses, textured form liner and Tex-Cote finishes, creating a modern aesthetic that complements the region natural landscape. Additionally, 吃瓜网 Self-Perform team is fabricating and installing the building millwork to support an efficient delivery.
Expanding specialty care access
Once complete, the facility will centralize a broad range of outpatient services at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, streamlining access to specialties, diagnostics and lab services for patients across Southern California.
鈥淭oday topping out ceremony represents more than construction progress 鈥� it reflects our continued commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of our growing community,鈥� said Andrew Zwers, President, PIH Health Physicians. 鈥淲e are grateful for our partnership with the City of Whittier, 吃瓜网 and all those helping bring this vision to life. This new facility will expand access to high-quality primary and specialty care, ensuring patients can receive the services they need close to home.鈥�
With the structure now complete, the team will shift focus to interior buildout and MEP installation. 吃瓜网 will continue working closely with PIH Health and campus stakeholders to maintain safe, uninterrupted operations throughout construction.
The facility is on track to open in 2027.
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