Emergency Department Expansion

The Brooklyn Hospital Center expanded and modernized its emergency department to accommodate growing patient volumes, increasing capacity by nearly 50% while improving clinical efficiency and workflow.

LF Driscoll managed the complex, three-phase project within the continuously operating ED, coordinating closely with hospital staff to maintain patient care, critical building systems, emergency access, and life safety throughout construction. Improvements included new mechanical, medical gas, nurse call, fire protection, and pneumatic tube systems; new CT and X-ray rooms; and a redesigned main entrance featuring new ambulance bays and a modern glass façade. Extensive ICRA planning, temporary admissions facilities, phased protection barriers, negative air controls, and ongoing coordination allowed construction to progress safely with minimal disruption to patients, visitors, and staff.