Boston Medical Center Yawkey 5 & 6 Inpatient Expansion Project

The Boston Medical Center Yawkey 5 & 6 Inpatient Expansion Project stands as a benchmark for innovation in healthcare construction. Recognized by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) as Project of the Year, the project successfully combined technical complexity, patient safety, and tight timelines. While maintaining full hospital operations and utilizing the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) construction approach, this project method emphasized collaboration and teamwork amongst key stakeholders to optimize project outcomes and cost savings. McDonald Electrical Corporation was a critical partner in this achievement, bringing deep healthcare expertise, precision planning, and advanced prefabrication capabilities to the table.

Project Execution

Working in an active, high-risk healthcare setting, McDonald Electrical led electrical installations from early planning through final commissioning, with a proactive focus on risk mitigation, schedule control, and system quality.

Key contributions included:

• Advanced Prefabrication:  Off-site fabrication of electrical systems minimized on-site congestion and accelerated installation—helping maintain uninterrupted hospital operations.

• Risk & Safety Leadership:  Rigorous safety protocols and logistical planning led to zero OSHA recordables and over 58,000 safe work hours for McDonald Electrical.

• Schedule Performance:  The entire construction effort was completed in just over two years, meeting an aggressive timeline without compromise to safety or quality.

Conclusion

McDonald Electricals’ performance on the BMC Yawkey 5 & 6 Inpatient Expansion Project showcases the company’s ability to excel in complex, mission-critical environments. Their innovative use of prefabrication, coupled with industry-leading healthcare expertise, helped bring a transformative project to life—safely, efficiently, and on schedule.