Exciting Progress on Modoc Medical Center Expansion

Swinerton is advancing the Mountain View Skilled Nursing Facility and hospital addition at Modoc Medical Center, marking our second collaboration with MMC. Leveraging local resources and innovative prefabrication techniques, we are effectively managing Modoc’s unpredictable weather, reducing delays, and ensuring project timelines are met.

This project introduces a pioneering approach with onsite prefabrication of load-bearing walls—a first for Swinerton in a healthcare setting. By creating walls nearby and transporting them to the site, Swinerton minimizes weather-related delays and enhances efficiency. This method also cuts labor and material costs by allowing simultaneous underground utility work and wall fabrication.

The prefabrication process involves meticulous preparation with a 3D printer creating pre-cut, labeled components. These are assembled locally before being transported and installed with a crane. Utilizing a hybrid structural method, Swinerton combines various materials for better fire resistance and durability.